While I was sorry to hear of Michael Jackson's untimely death, and even sorrier when I reflect on his unhappy life, I have to say I never was enthused about his style of music. I guess that's because I have a decided preference for more traditional and "old hat" styles.
The best singer among the various African-American traditionalists of all time? For my money it was Tony Williams, lead singer for The Platters, 1953-1960. He left the group in 1961 to pursue a solo career and was never heard from again. He died from emphysema in 1992 at age 64.
What a remarkable talent this man was.
For another and perhaps more jaundiced view of Michael Jackson's career and life, see this week's Kunstler.
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