Sadly it was the last of these that became the singer's most consistent connection to the outside world for large parts of his solo career, not least in the lead-up to his death.In recent weeks there had been speculation 
about whether the singer would be physically or mentally capable of performing the 50 shows to which he was committed at London's O2 Arena. We were only weeks away from Jackson either proving the doubters wrong and revamping his dwindling career, or from seeing him fall flat on his reconstructed face. It's true that eccentricity ran hand in hand with Jackson's fame. The more eccentric the behaviour, the more readily the media arrived at his door, or under his hotel balcony, or on the steps of a courtroom, hoping for another salivating sliver of Wacko Jacko-ness. Living with a monkey, inviting children to watch movies in your bed and changing the structure and complexion of your face are not crimes, necessarily, but they did Jackson no favours in terms of allowing him to enjoy his fame in public other than as some kind of freak. Raising millions for charity and other gestures are among his more noble contributions to society, but interspersed with landmark concerts, songs and charitable deeds was a trail of questionable activity, dubious business dealings and a catalogue of health problems almost as long as his list of albums. Jackson charmed world leaders, broke sales records and caused worldwide disbelief at some of his actions. His King of Pop crown may have slipped, but there were those who believed his forthcoming concerts would fix it. Now we will never know.
about whether the singer would be physically or mentally capable of performing the 50 shows to which he was committed at London's O2 Arena. We were only weeks away from Jackson either proving the doubters wrong and revamping his dwindling career, or from seeing him fall flat on his reconstructed face. It's true that eccentricity ran hand in hand with Jackson's fame. The more eccentric the behaviour, the more readily the media arrived at his door, or under his hotel balcony, or on the steps of a courtroom, hoping for another salivating sliver of Wacko Jacko-ness. Living with a monkey, inviting children to watch movies in your bed and changing the structure and complexion of your face are not crimes, necessarily, but they did Jackson no favours in terms of allowing him to enjoy his fame in public other than as some kind of freak. Raising millions for charity and other gestures are among his more noble contributions to society, but interspersed with landmark concerts, songs and charitable deeds was a trail of questionable activity, dubious business dealings and a catalogue of health problems almost as long as his list of albums. Jackson charmed world leaders, broke sales records and caused worldwide disbelief at some of his actions. His King of Pop crown may have slipped, but there were those who believed his forthcoming concerts would fix it. Now we will never know.For further details visit at:www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25697094-601,00.html
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