Why does this section show utter lack of respect for Michael Jackson

Question by beatme: Why does this section show utter lack of respect for Michael Jackson
The above question and the following paragraphs though with a few changes(from memory) was posted yesterday but some insecure people felt it necessary to report it and it was subsequently deleted. That’s a shame because there were some good answers.
The question related to Popular music and I wasn’t abusive so I don’t see why it was deleted. If this is deleted rest assured I won’t post again.

Recently, a question was posted asking who would you rather see live, Led Zeppelin or Michael Jackson and judging from most responses you would think Michael Jackson was some two-bit one hit wonder.
Obviously I’m not saying you’re required to choose Michael Jackson but why do you people act as if he’s a music nobody, not fit enough to lick the shoes of your precious Led Zeppelin, Beatles, Queen, Elvis etc.
Accusations of pedophilia doesn’t suddenly make him a rubbish musician. He was found innocent in a court of law.

I realise this section is dominated by rock enthusiasts but give respect were it’s due.

For you ignorant people, here are some of his records:

.Thriller is the best selling album of all time with more than 104 million copies.

.His halftime performance at Superbowl XXVII drew the largest viewing audience in the history of American television – 133.4 million viewers.

.The “HIStory World Tour” (1996-1997) is the biggest tour ever in terms of international attendance (4.4 million tickets outside of USA).

.On November 14, 1991, his music video, Black or White was broadcast simultaneously in 27 countries with an estimated audience of 500 million people. It is the largest audience ever to view a music video.

.In March 1991, he was awarded a new record-breaking US$ 890 million contract by Sony. It is still the largest recording contract of all time.

.Jointly holds the record for most Grammy Awards won in a single year.

.Has the record for the two best-selling VHS music videos ever released (“Moonwalker” [1988] in first place, and “The Making of Michael Jackson’s Thriller” [1984] in second place).

US chart records and achievements:

.Has nine platinum singles in the United States, a record for a male artist during the Billboard Hot 100 era (since 1958).

.Thriller remained at number one for thirty-seven weeks, the longest stay by a non-soundtrack album to date.

.Thriller spent 80 consecutive weeks, more than a year and a half, in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. It was the first of only three albums to accomplish this feat

.Was the first artist to have four top-ten singles from one album

.Was the first artist to have seven Top 10 singles from one album (Thriller).

.Was the first artist to simultaneously have the number-one album and number-one single on Billboard’s Pop Charts and Black Charts.

In 1983 he became the first artist to simultaneously hold the number one spots on Billboard’s rock albums and rock singles charts, as well as the R&B albums and singles charts.

.Was the first and, to date, only artist to have five number-one hits from one LP, Bad (“Bad”, “The Way You Make Me Feel”, “Man in the Mirror”, “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”, and “Dirty Diana”).

.Was the first artist to ever have a song debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 (“You Are Not Alone”).

.The Bad album remained in the top five of the Billboard 200 for thirty-eight weeks, longer than any other album to date.

.Has had thirteen number-one singles on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles charts, more than any other solo male artist in the Hot 100 era (since 1958).

.Had 29 top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100, more than any other solo male artist in the Hot 100 era (since 1958).

.Thriller is the only album in the United States to have sold more copies than any other in two separate years, topping the sales charts in 1983 and 1984.

United World Chart records and achievements:

.Is the only artist to occupy both the #1 and #2 positions at the same time (“I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” and “Bad”).

.Is the only male artist to replace himself at #1 (“Bad” replaced “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”).

I felt compelled to post and repost this.

In response to Darth maul,

Mike Tyson, Gary Glitter and Wesley snipes come to mind. Sure there are many more.

Maybe you should have looked more diligently into the case to gain a more informed opinion.
You like many others probably let his unusual appearance and media portrayal greatly influence your opinion.
I’m sure if one of the members of led zeppelin was accused of bin a pedophile you wouldn’t be so quick and sure to accuse them of being guilty, basing your opinion on the unobjective and ignorant opinions of others. I’m definitely sure if they were found not guilty in a court of law you would not contest that verdict and the integrity of the American judicial system.

Best answer:

Answer by The Other Mrs. Moony
Actually, I’m kind of convinced he is one of the greatest pop artists of all time.

What do you think? Answer below!