So you wouldn't be bummed if your favorite band just died in a freak accident?
I've been a fan of Jackson's music for a very long time.
I remember playing his Moonwalker game for the Sega Genesis when I was just a wee lad, he was a childhood icon for me, I mean, I thought he really could turn into a giant robot, and what's more awesome that that for an 8 year old?
I didn't know anything about the whole child abuse trial thing, and looking back on it that didn't really matter.
I still love his music, some of it connects with me in a rather emotional way. So Yeah, I didn't know him, but his music as with many other artists has given me much joy in life.
So it did kinda have an effect on me, I can't lie.