I almost hesitated writing about Michael Jackson. There is so much out there on the man: the good, the bad and the ugly. But Michael Jackson was an artist, first and foremost. He was more than an artist; he was one of the most influential pop icons in musical history.

How does Michael Jackson fit into a site called Only Positive News? Because his contributions were enormous. Not only was his singing and dancing groundbreaking and truly exemplerary, but he continued to pave the way for African Americans in the performing arts.

Let’s take a second to look past the media mindlessness and Jacko stigma and simply be thankful that we had the chance to watch one of the most truly amazing performers of this time.

Here’s a video clip of Michael Jackson that reminds you that he’s an artist, an extremely talented artist who made a mark on this world that will never go away.