More Music

I've decided to explore some music performances to supplement my music post from before.

Lately I've enjoyed searching Youtube for interesting music performances that I either remember or had heard about.

First up is this Michael Jackson clip. I remain fascinated by how popular Michael Jackson was during life and how that popularity has inexplicably increased after death. No one in the public eye has ever remained an icon despite charges of sexual abuse of children. No politician, no celebrity, no athlete. No one except Michael Jackson has survived even an allegation of that particular offense. Without comment toward his guilt or innocence, it's just amazing that the accusation didn't ruin his popularity.

I actually remember when MJ was on top of the world. I remember when Beat It was released on video and how that sent shockwaves through the schoolyard. I remember dad showing us his recording of the video for Billie Jean. So, I actually remember when he ruled pop culture above everyone else. Just look at the people in the audience during this clip and you will see it.

No amount of plastic surgery, no allegation and no weird behavior could stand up to the love fans seemed to feel for him (which is just intesting to me). And, he could sure dance.

(As a side note, check out old interviews on Youtube with Michael Jackson and you will see that even in his Thriller days he was "eccentric" and showed the beginnings of a life as a strange recluse. For some reason his story fascinates me).



I remember hearing Fleetwood Mac a lot growing up. I even remember working for a newspaper and noticing how often I typed Rhiannon when entering the accomplishments of local children. The band made its mark on a generation.



... All I have to say is Jimi.



KISS, shown in a trippy live performance on some Halloween special back in the day.



DMB doing Cortez the Killer with Warren Hayes. I love the guitar work in this song. It's long, but I loved every minute.




Good beat with this one from across the pond. Great to dance to even if its a bit dark.



I just love this mix. It's Jay-Z, Eminem, 50-cent, Linkin Park and Dr. Dre all mixed together. I've been really getting into mixed music lately.




I think that covers just about every genre that would be on youtube. Everything but Country, but I hate Country music and its my list.