I read that phrase as it noting the change in skin colour only as a sort of co-incidental visual timeline, rather than suggesting theres any link between skin pigmentation (or changes to it) and a persons talent, abilities or lack thereof.

As a preference, I liked the MJ tracks around the time of Billie Jean, Thriller, Beat It, Bad etc... The last few tracks have been a little less anthemic.

As for the court verdict! YIPPEE! he doesnt look it YET, but the poor guy must be relieved - right now, whats showing through is the understandable exhaustion and stress of suffering at the hands and words of those who would, and have told bitter twisted lies about him for so long - its they who should pay the price now. A hammer of justice in the face of those who would gang up on another person, for their own gain.

Michael Jackson is a free man, who may or may not wish to consider a change in his lifestyle, his generousity, his staff vetting procedures, and his attendance and all-day participation at childrens day-trips to his ranch. Being more cautious of his behaviour when holdng babies on balconies would be a good step to take.

I'll be moving that MJ greatest hits CD toward the front of the CD case this Saturday.

Absolutely & he was still black when he recorded the tracks you mention. My remark was just for an indication of timeline as you say.

I think there was always something dodgy about his accusers, but he dosen't seem to have any concept of right or wrong. He has admitted tosharing his bed with children & can see nothing wrong with it

the only way it would do that in mine is if I removed H-A I like my CDs where I know for them without having to look (shame there's no smilie for analy retentive)

Sorry, forgot about Cornwall, d'oh!

I would have thought that any rational person who has been through an experience like this would, indeed, be wise to think "I mustn't put myself in a situation where these allegations can be made again."

However, I heard an interview while driving to work this morning with someone "close to Michael Jackson" who says he will see it as a vindication of his actions; he will feel that people now "understand" his lifestyle and that he will have kids back staying over as early as TOMORROW.

Now, I have no way of knowing whether this "insider" is correct, but if MJ's family don't FORCE him to change his behaviour, then they and he are fools IMHO.

Members of the jury that were interviewed this morning said they brought in the not guilty verdicts because they felt there was not enough evidence to convict "beyond a resonable doubt" - which is as it should be. However, several went on to say that they are deeply uneasy about what he does around children. So if he takes this as a redlight to carry on he will just perpetuate what has happened over the past 2 years (if not longer).

I hope he has better advisors than in the past.

As far as playing his music goes - I think I'll let the dust settle a little. I'm a coward LOL.

Cheers,

Jack.

From what I've read about the case, it seems MJ is completely surrounded by people who are out to make maximum financial benefit from being around him, whether they are a driver, housekeeper, cook, head of security, etc. He is the goose that laid the golden egg. Of course this view could be an extremely clever ruse designed to get him off the charges - "poor Michael - all of these leeches out to bleed him dry." I just don't know. It will be very interesting to see if he comes out with humility thinking "I don't EVER want to go through that again" or comes out gloating is suggested by various statements reportedly made today on his website.

Time will tell.

Cheers,

Jack.

Not sure I would want to see one!

Until the Civil case starts!

I totally agree with Mick's comment 100%, spot on!

i agree just been watching therise and fall of jackson on MTV and the final comment was how the star will end up like other musical greats i.e.

suicide, drug overdose, living out the rest of his in depression rehab etc. no positive comment made

sad really