Here is the second in my series of idols of this decade. Although technically not really an idol of the naughties (because nearly all his great work happened before now) I think that his untimely death warrants Michael Jackon a place in this blog-post series. His life deserves to be truly celebrated. Essentially Michael Jackson was the reason why I ever began to love music, and no other artist has had a bigger influence on the types of music and artists I listen too. Jackson was my original idol, he was my generation's superstar and he will be sorely missed, no doubt about that. I was fascinated to receive messages from friends and family to see if I was okay about his demise, which reminded me once again on the lasting impact he has made on me. I will forever remember the day he died but his music will forever live on like those legends that have left us before him. R.I.P. Michael Jackson, after so much misunderstanding about your genius you do deserve to. You were one of our greats. My favourite MJ tracks: Man in the Mirror Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Thriller Billy Jean You Rock My World