Moonwalker to Moonwalker
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Today was incredible, stunning really. Today I interviewed Buzz Aldrin about his new memoir Magnificent Desolation.
I had an excellent chat with Buzz, who had a great deal to say about space exploration, younger generations, and the future in general. His first steps on the moon certainly solidify him as an American hero.
As I walked out of the room where I was conducting the interview, a colleague told me while I was talking with Buzz, Michael Jackson had died. I was shocked. I hoped the early reports of hospitalization and coma could result in everything somehow being okay.
Sadly, Jackson died at UCLA today. Michael Jackson--the smooth robotic pop sensation who everyone wanted to dance like. Michael Jackson who invented the moonwalk. Michael Jackson whose video 'Thriller' defined the video age.
The Los Angeles Times reported this first. Here is a rundown of today's coverage:
"Pop star Michael Jackson dead at 50"
Music critic Ann Powers:
"A performer who kept transcending boundaries"
Fashion critic Booth Moore:
"Michael Jackson: King of style"
Michael's life in album covers:
"Michael Jackson discography"
Michael Jackson's obituary:
"Michael Jackson's life was infused with fantasy and tragedy"
I had an excellent chat with Buzz, who had a great deal to say about space exploration, younger generations, and the future in general. His first steps on the moon certainly solidify him as an American hero.
As I walked out of the room where I was conducting the interview, a colleague told me while I was talking with Buzz, Michael Jackson had died. I was shocked. I hoped the early reports of hospitalization and coma could result in everything somehow being okay.
Sadly, Jackson died at UCLA today. Michael Jackson--the smooth robotic pop sensation who everyone wanted to dance like. Michael Jackson who invented the moonwalk. Michael Jackson whose video 'Thriller' defined the video age.
The Los Angeles Times reported this first. Here is a rundown of today's coverage:
"Pop star Michael Jackson dead at 50"
Music critic Ann Powers:
"A performer who kept transcending boundaries"
Fashion critic Booth Moore:
"Michael Jackson: King of style"
Michael's life in album covers:
"Michael Jackson discography"
Michael Jackson's obituary:
"Michael Jackson's life was infused with fantasy and tragedy"
posted by Lori Kozlowski # 10:03 PM 
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