Charles Karel Bouley: The Man Goes Through the Mirror

The King of Pop died the same day as Farrah Fawcett, eclipsing her loss that June 25th and turning the entire music world on its ear. The most famous living Pop star in the world drops of cardiac arrest while rehearsing for the biggest "come back" tour in history, never making it to the stage, tragic timing for a life both extraordinary and horrific all at once. I loved Michael Jackson's music, and still do. Michael was four years older than me, so I grew up with him as a peer. His death makes me feel old, as does Fawcett's, realizing my icons, my stars are starting to die. I first met Jackson on his Bad tour. I was a staff photographer and writer for the R&B; Report in Burbank, CA. Frank DiLeo was managing Jackson and was friends or associates (given DiLeo's history and alleged mob ties most didn't question much) with the publisher of the magazine. So, when the Bad Tour came to Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre the magazine got unprecedented access, the magazine meaning me.  ... (link)