The King of Pop

I honestly have been getting into the most random person ever lately; Michael Jackson. I have one cd by him, Thriller, but have listened to it a lot. It is actually really really great music. I never thought I would hear myself say it, but I really enjoy it. Billie Jean, Thriller, Beat It; all great, classic songs. Billie Jean may be the most fun song on drums I have played in a while. It's such a basic, simple song and beat that you can improvise so easily with the track behind you. I love playing along with it. I am trying to get my band to cover it, but I don't know if that will go over all too well. But still, Thriller and Beat it, are two of the most classic songs ever. Thriller is one of the most danceable songs in my opinion ever to be released. Plus it has an AWESOME trademark dance. Listening to Beat It for awhile, I think it could almost pass off as a good rock song. The guitar riff is extremely catchy and sounds awesome. Drums also are basic, but get the job done. 

The Math of Beat It

Pop song + Michael Jackson + Facemelting Solo = Classic 

Everybody knows his songs, for good reason. Michael Jackson in my opinion is The Beatles of pop music. I know that's a pretty strong statement but I stand behind it fully. I think one of the reasons I like Michael Jackson so much is because lately I have also been so into Justin Timberlake. You can hear Michael so much in Justin, it's incredible.

Now, if you would have told me a couple months ago that I would make a full blog post about Michael Jackson, in which I name drop Justin Timberlake and say that I like him, I would have called you a liar and punched you in the face.

Cory, Le Blog