Elizabeth Taylor Quotes

Michael Jackson was the most astonishing person I've ever met on the face of this planet.

Michael Jackson was one of popular culture's greatest artists. Nobody danced better. Few sang more compellingly. No one understood more about stage spectacles or music videos. He was an innovator. His reach was global.

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.

There will never be another Michael Jackson, a huge pop star since (the age of) 7.

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.

You aspire to be as great as Michael Jackson is as an artist. I don't think any artist in pop, rock or hip-hop has ever done it any bigger than him. You know what I mean? He's the man.

I loved him [Prince], the world loved him.Now he's at peace with his Father.Rest in power, Prince , my brother.

However, neither he nor anyone else could have become the star Elvis was. Ain't nobody like Elvis. Never was.

Psy is fantastic. He's shifted the planet. He's got the whole world dancing. And it's a rarity in this world. Only four people made that happen in history - James Brown, Michael Jackson, yours truly and Psy.

People still look at Michael Jackson as being a Motown artist.

Michael Jackson had a stable vision. He had a strong message, not only pop. People just fainted at his concert.

Frank Ocean is our modern-day Marvin Gaye. In our house, we have nothing but respect for him.

There's always a Justin Bieber. Ever since I've been around, there's always been one of him.

He will be beginning a brand new chapter in the Michael Jackson legend.

I think that Michael Jackson, just as an entertainer, as a figure who embodies the contradictions of black identity and the possibilities of R&B music in the '70s and '80s, will continue to be one of the most recognized and formidable human beings that we've ever produced in our tradition.

Elvis was the king. No doubt about it. People like myself, Mick Jagger and all the others only followed in his footsteps.

I couldn't believe I was working with Michael Jackson. I thought, growing up as a kid, I thought Michael was a cartoon.

Michael Jackson is the most awesome person who ever walked onstage. He was just incredible.

Imagine a singer with the virtuosity of Joan Sutherland or Ella Fitzgerald, the public persona of Eleanor Roosevelt, and the audience of Elvis, and you have Umm Kulthum.

When my friends talk about childhood, I've never heard of any cartoons or TV they remember. The only thing we share is Michael Jackson. That's how far his music travelled - to a remote village on the other side of the world.

I feel like the Ryan Giggs of music.

I look up to people like Michael Jackson because he set up pop culture.

I thought I knew Elton John, but then it was like, "Woah, Elton's a pimp! He's really amazing." And since Billy and Elton are homies, I'm finally getting it - the two piano boys.

Pablo Casals is a great musician in all he does: a cellist without equal, and extraordinary conductor and composer with something to say. I have been profoundly impressed by all I have heard of his work, but he is a musician of this stature because he is also a great man.

Michael Jackson was my musical God. He made me believe that all things are possible, and through real and positive music. He can live forever! I love Michael Jackson. God Bless him.