Beyonce Knowles Quotes

And, it seems like a whole new generation of kids have discovered his genius and are bringing him to life again. I hope that wherever Michael is right now he is smiling about this. Yes, Michael Jackson was a human being but he was a king. Long live the king.

I've loved George Michael for as long as I can remember. He was an absolute inspiration. Always ahead of his time.

Michael Jackson doesn't really belong on this planet. He's the most important figure in the history of music. He'll be remembered far longer than George Bush will. 200 years from now, people will be talking about Michael Jackson, and no one's going to mention George Bush.

I think the reality is Michael Jackson's humanity is so deep, the implications and inferences of his art so monumentally and magnificently global, that nothing American television could do to besmirch his character could ever, if you will, deny the legitimate genius that he represents and America has responded, as indeed has the globe.

When I hear the name Michael Jackson, I think of brilliance, of dazzling stars, lasers and deep emotions. I think he is one of the world's biggest and greatest stars, and it just so happens that he is one of the most gifted music makers the world has ever known. I think he is one of the finest people to hit this planet, and, in my estimation, he is the true King of Pop, Rock, and Soul. I love you Michael.

King of kings, that must be Elvis.

Thank you Prince for all of your inspiration and sharing your increadible talents with the world. You will be incredibly missed.

It was a staggering moment when I first heard the news. Lennon was a most talented man and above all, a gentle soul. John and his colleagues set a high standard by which contemporary music continues to be measured.

Elvis is everywhere. Elvis is everything. Elvis is everybody. Elvis is still The King.

James Brown is the reason I play guitar.

I never got to meet Michael Jackson, and he's gone - so to be on stage with Prince was like if Michael... you know what I'm saying? And Prince, he's just such a warmhearted guy. He's so humble. He's such a spiritual man. I like his style.

I want to write music that will outlive me.

I have tried, in all the ways I can, to make timeless music.

I want to make music that stands the test of time.

I achieved something specially different with Love To Love You Baby and I Feel Love. These songs will endure.

The impact of a conscious artist is necessary, and it ripples through the world.

The Beatles were great, but Beethoven and Mozart were phenomenal. Both will be remembered for centuries, but it will always be clear which were most in touch with the soul of humanity.

M. J. was M. J. His body of work speaks for itself. We've seen his career, we've dissected his career and had the chance to watch it. That's done.

I make a timeless music. I think I've made my mark as a lyricist and as an innovator and as a tastemaker.

How can such a disproportionately large number of people have a definite, and unusually positive relationship to Mozart?

I was seven years old the first time I saw Michael Jackson. That changed everything.

I'm making sure to cover all the bases. Like, I've always wanted a leather jacket like Michael Jackson's in "Thriller" since I was a kid. I'm trying to incorporate a lot of elements of pop culture that I've always revered or was really into when I was young.

I was looking for Quincy Jones, that's who I was obsessed with. Watching Mike [Jackson], I always knew that I had to be a showman on stage, because when people come to you live you always want them to come back. You gotta give them something to remember.

When Michael Jackson sings it is with the voice of angels, and when his feet move, you can see God dancing.

This is just too awful. Such an amazing talent [like George Michael] gone too soon. Wham was part of the soundtrack to my teenage years.