Michael, Rest in Peace

Top left: Mine, taken in Harlem at the Apollo Theater, June 28, 2009. On Tuesday, June 30th, mourners were allowed in the Apollo Theater - 600 at a time - to pay their respects and lay flowers on the stage where Jackson first performed as a member of the Jackson 5 in 1967.

The rest off the internet as follows:

Top right: With his life before him, an amazing young talent, leading the Jackson 5 to the top of the charts, but losing his chance to be a child and fighting off the effects of an abusive father.

Bottom right: At his peak in a scene from "Thriller" (what great music, choreography and a fantastic, revolutionary video). Probably the most talented - and definitely the world's most popular - pop star. He completed "Thriller" at the age of 24.

Bottom left: An adult dealing with mental and physical health issues, legal and financial problems, and working on a comeback tour. I think his demeanor reflected a difficult life. Nonetheless, he truly loved his fans, as he reminded us in his last press conference.

Rest in Peace, Michael.