In my real life, I'm a morning radio personality at a station that plays hits from the 70's, 80's 90's and today.  In addition to being a sports addict, I am also a music addict.  Most people who know me say I have a music encyclopedia in my brain and it is true that I can name just about any hit from the 70's or 80's in less than two notes. 

So, this morning, on our morning show, we remembered Michael Jackson, who died yesterday at the age of 50.  If you grew up in the 80's, his music impacted your life one way or another.

I know that it would be easy to take pot shots at him for his general weirdness, but the fact is Michael Jackson defined what a great performer is.  His music made you smile and dance and bob your head.  His concerts made you marvel at how someone could do the things that he did.  He was a great entertainer and that is how I will choose to remember him.  Not as the elephant man or someone that was allegedly abusive to kids, but as one of the greatest entertainers of my lifetime.

In the 50's, it was Elvis. In the 60's, it was the Beatles.  In the 70's, it was Elton. In the 80's, it was Michael Jackson.  RIP, King