Even though I am well aware that this “tribute” category can only grow larger over the years, it is nonetheless difficult to write these lines—especially when they concern Tom Bähler. Here is a person who meant a great deal to my journey as an author. In this passion for Michael Jackson that I wished to […]
As the years go by, I realize that tributes following the passing of Michael Jackson’s collaborators will sadly continue in the years ahead. Nonetheless, I never thought Bryan Loren would join this sad list so soon, when he should have been celebrating his 60th birthday next May. With the recent leaks of many unfinished tracks […]
(Trouser Press Books, 2025) Generally speaking, I have always liked to have something to read on my bedside table, with a preference for biographies, whether of politicians or artists. Of course, a book about Michael Jackson might catch my attention, but my knowledge and interest in the character now encourage me to be selective in […]
“Live every day as if it were your last, because one day you’ll be right.” This quote from Quincy Jones has always been one of my favorites, and unfortunately on the morning of Monday, November 4, I learned of his passing. Because of his advanced age, I knew this day would eventually come, but I […]
It was with great emotion that I learned of the death of Bruce Swedien. This sound engineer worked so much in the history of music, especially with Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, that he was an integral part of my passion for them, to the point that I could never separate him from them. It […]
Dear Ndugu, With your passing at the age of 65, the world is going to feel empty but we shall have our heart set on remembering you because your art is immortal. We are far from being done with listening to your groove since you left your mark on the history of music through chopsticks […]