From Jim to Michael Michael Jackson was the king of the groove. We all know how much influence his music had on Jim.  This is what Jim has said on Michael. On Michael's Music K&M: What artists are you listening to now to help put you in the headspace to write?  Do you find that helpful? Jim: Michael Jackson - Prince - Tears For Fears - 80's pop Exclusive Interview with Jim for our site - June, 2008 ~~~ K&M: If you could to put together a concert with any 5 artists/bands, who would be on the bill? Jim: U2 - Michael Jackson - Tom Petty - Prince - AC/DC  Exclusive Interview with Jim for our site - Jun, 2009 ~~~ RSGH: What's your top five cds of all time? ...here are some of the songs/records that definitely influenced me. Pretty much most bands from England (Stones, Beatles, Kinks, Who - Tears for Fears, Travis, etc.) And, U2 Joshua Tree,Michael Jackson's Thriller, Hall N' Oates were HUGE for me. The Rolling Stone were HUGE also... JIM MCGORMAN TAKES HIS TOP 5 CDS VERY SERIOUSLY! 2006 After Michael's death Michael Jackson was the baddest in the world. THRILLER is one of the best records ever made. Very sad that the King of Pop is gone. If there is any consolation, it is that his music WILL LIVE ON. Facebook, June 25, 2009 ~~~ ... I just came back from Michael Jackson's parents house. They live very close to us and it just felt right to go there tonight. Michael's music was a massive influence on me and it is incredibly sad that he died at such a young age. The music he made still holds up today as some of the freshest, catchiest, funkiest, melodic and overall amazing music that has ever been created. What a talent.... Facebook, June 26, 2009 home