During his memorial in Los Angeles, Michael Jackson was called ‘The King,” musical and magical. Here in Houston talk of Michael Jackson lit up the radio waves.
“He’s like a family member that you don’t know, but he was always there because the music was always in the background,” said KRBE radio host Ayana Mack.
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At the University of Houston, some people felt Jackson’s star had lost its shine.
“I think the memories I have are of seeing a very talented young man hitting a peak in his life and sort of falling off a cliff,” said U of H librarian Alexandra Simons.
Others like Loretta Wallace were not thrilled by the media attention Jackson’s death and memorial received.
“Our president’s in Russia and what he’s trying to negotiate now we should be paying more attention to than that (Jackson memorial),” said U of H librarian Loretta Wallace.
At the Breakfast Klub, the focus shifted from the food to the TV screens.
“Everyone in the world has been moved by Michael Jackson’s music,” said Kenneth Singleton.
“I think he’s the best,” said Winter Valery. “...the best singer in the world.”
And it was a world that gathered around their TV screens and radios to say goodbye together.
The University of Houston-University Park is holding a celebration of Michael Jackson’s life from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Lynn Eusan Park which is on campus.
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