My favorite Michael Jackson song

Geoff Boucher and Elaine Woo also have a good obit at the Times that encompasses much of what made Jackson unique, and what left him so damaged. The Guardian (UK) also has an interesting take.
UPDATE:
More on Michael Jackson’s post-humanity from Annalee Newitz at i09: Michael Jackson’s Science-Fictional Life.

The Death of the First Post-Human

Michael Jackson is dead. Physically. Michael Jackson the media image, Michael Jackson the celebrity… that’s going to be tougher to kill.
Jackson was probably the first person ever to reach the definition of post-human. He started as a child star, was transformed by wealth and celebrity, then used that wealth and celebrity to transform himself and, [...]

Mad Scientists and Super-Villains

Back when I was a reporter, on slow news days I’d say to my colleagues, “We need a super-villain.” That would make a great front page, I’d argue. DR. COLOSSUS THREATENS CITY WITH DEATH RAY. Sub-hed: Mayor, City Council Argue Over $1 Million Ransom Demand.
Then 9/11 happened. Now, I’m not one of those asshats who [...]

Thriller on the Tube

Our English cousins, Jon and Elaine, pointed this video out to us. As they said, it’s a testament to the British ability to ignore almost anything.

Tiny Dancers — “Hannah We Know”

Still raining. We could use a sunny song.

Gray In L.A.

“Yeah, it might feel like fun when you’re sporting sunglasses, but really you’re just one more fool…”
Yeah, that about sums it up.

Exercise Those Choppers

For some reason I woke up with this song in my head. I can’t remember anything from 9th Grade Algebra, but apparently this will rattle around my skull forever.

My Current Favorite Song

I defy you not to tap your toe to this: “Diner” by Martin Sexton.

Remi Nicole — “Rock and Roll”

This is BBC Radio One

Just back from England — cheerio — with what might be the best cover album ever in my grubby American mitts: Radio One Established 1967.
See, back in the dark ages before the iPod, the BBC actually banned rock and/or roll from its airwaves. Which led to pirate radio broadcasting from boats in the English Channel. [...]