Comment: Wow, I had no idea he was that bad off. I literally grew up with him, I didn't agree with his life, but I loved his music. With nothing new in years he will go down in history as the king of pop- with the angel- Farrah Fawcett how sad from Raymond ME by Susan

Comment: i remember him as being a very mixed up and confused individual certainly someone who left many impressions on very impressional young goods many or most of then not good at all i don't feel as we should immotalized him and get tot the point of where he should be looked up on as a saint from thomaston maine by william

Comment: let the music play on he will always be remembered from Gorham by Beth

Comment: I believe he was a child molester

Comment: PLAAAA-EASE! The guy was a pedophile- and EVERYONE including your station are honoring him. What about Farrah, who had problems, acknowledged them and lived a good life,she did NOT TAKE FROM little children. Honor her for crying out loud! from Sebago,Maine by Cindy

Comment: As a long time viewer of your station, it was upsetting to see the web poll streaming across a prime time show tonight. Mainers are not accustomed to being interrupted on television unless it's an emergency. End of opinion. from South Portland by E

Comment: In his prime, Michael Jackson could not be touch. ( The "Thriller" time period). know one can take away his tallent. He will be missed. from Port Charlotte by Marc

Comment: I think he was an amazing singer and dancer, he made some mistakes in his life but he's only human! People seem to forget that. Rest In Peace Man. from Maine by Azaria

Comment: It feels like a bad nightmare hearing about this. This is such a tragedy. His music Will live on forever from Brunswick, ME by Ben

Comment: Rest In Peace Michael And Farrah. by Kimberly

Comment: I AM VERY MUCH IN SHOCK AND IN DISBELIEF OF THE PASSING OF MICHAEL JACKSON AND HIS MUSIC AND DANCING WILL BE MISSED BY MILLIONS, GOD BLESS YOU MICHAEL AND TO HIS FAMILY. from BIDDEFORD,MAINE by JAMES

Comment: I remember him as a child molester.Did everyone else forget that.Just because he's dead,don't make him a hero.Ask the little boys he molester how they feel. from Brunswick by Rick

Comment: A very strange man. Living a very strange life. If anything he left us with a lot of jokes :) from Houlton by tp

Comment: I'M GOING TO WATCH "THE WIZ" ON DVD. HE PLAYED THE SCARE CROW,Diana Ross Was Dorothy from SACO, ME by Wilhelm Scream

Comment: for getting away with being a child molester. and being able to buy his way out of it. from readfield by rob

Comment: Justice has finally been served, he will not be able to molest any more boys where he is. I apalled that people think he's such a hero. If the average person had done what he did would you still look up to him as a hero? from Rumford by Fred

Comment: Iam very shocked about michael jackson passing away.I will be praying for his family and listening to his songs . I grew up with his music and he is the same age as me. from springvale me by elizabeth

Comment: WOW, I grew up with his music!!! I learned how to dance in my grandparent's basement to his music!!! Sad day for everyone!!! RIP Michael and Farrah!!! from Bath, Maine by Michelle

Comment: PEDOPHILE

Comment: I'm remembering the fact that although not convicted he was charged with molesting CHILDREN. Why is this man being honored when someone that fought a long battle with cancer ( Farrah ) is put on the back burner? from York by Mary

Comment: Legend or not MJ has been dead for years, only recently someone checked his pulse. from ME by Brian

Comment: A pedophile by any other name ...... from Moody by B

Comment: What a sad tragedy to a wonderful pop legend! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, as well as anybody who knew him. I will be paying tribute to his life by listening to his music today. from Topsham, ME by Melissa

Comment: Our eccentricities define who we are. There is no disputing that Michael Jackson’s music, dance talent, and personality are legend. He ‘Thrilled’ the world and is truly missed. :-( from Windham/ME by Kristi

Comment: I think it is rediculous that people are so worked up over this. He was a freak and they are making him sound like he was the best pop icon in the world. Let's get over it people!! from auburn, me. by Bonnie

Comment: He was a great singer with a hard life. We will miss him. from Waterville by Karen

Comment: i'm from the Michel Jackson thriller era it's sad and shocking that he is dead,my thoughts and prayers go out to his family&friends;also I rember him for his moon walk and dancing and the thriller veido:) from N.Berwick,Maine by Kerri

Comment: He's probibly just doing an "Elvis" he was married to Elvis's daughter you know and picked up some good tips on island getaways. from Monmouth Maine by Kelvin

Comment: WJBQ is celebrating the life of Michael Jackson by playing a lot of his music. He truely changed music forever and will be missed. from Cumberland by Heather

Comment: sorry, but I will always remember him as a pedophile from Springvale, ME by Matt

Comment: Listening to his music and talking to friends and family. I am a 46 year old woman and remember the only bithday gift I wanted for my 21st B.day was his thriller album. My husband baught it for me back then. He will be saddly missed by so many, I never believed in the scandals felt it was about money. I feel for his Family, and am saying prayers for them. from Lisbon, Maine by Lisa

Comment: I'm trying to get a bunch of people together to do the Thriller dance! from Portland, ME by Adam

Comment: I will always remember him for his cutting edge music, however I will always see him as someone struggling as a lost child in a man's body living his life through other children always trying to capture the childhood he was not allowed to have. from Sabattus, ME by Dj

Comment: I'M Not !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! from Hollis Me by Rick

Comment: it is TIME TO GET OVER THIS SICK person,,he was NOT as GREAT as Elvis,,he married Lisa to get to Elvis' music,,thats all..lets Get FARRAH back in the news,,because she IS AN ICON,,an a TRUE,,Amercian,,WE LOVE YOU Farrah from Me by Derek

Comment: He may of had issues but dont we all?I grew up to his music.. He was a great singer and should be remembered as such. No one has a perfect way of life... from Lewiston by Lori

Comment: He was a pop "star". What did he really do for the world? Farrah Faucett let us into her personal world to help people with cancer feel validated. THAT is a life that should be celebrated today. from Auburn by Heather

Comment: I may only be 21 years old but i did listen to his music and saw his music videos. And i still listen to his stuff more ever since i heard he was gone. To keep him alive people should listen to his stuff, celebrate his life. I thought he was an amazing person, dancer and singer. It is awful that he died suddenly and people should get over the fact that he had somewhat of a hard adult life and people need to see beyond his mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes! He was an amazing singer and will be mournfully missed by me and most of the world from lisbon, ME by Meagan

Comment: Everyone thinks he was such a great person but everyone forgets about what he did with little children. Micheal Jackson was not a great guy. from lewiston by josh

Comment: I think he is getting much too much publicity. He is a child molester and freak. Give the credit to Farah Fawcett who was great. from Windham Maine by Margaret

Comment: I am remembering him by downloading his music onto my myspace playlist. Loved his music. from Norway Maine by Misty

Comment: He was a great entertainer and a will never be forgotten. His music will live on. from Portland,ME by Liz

Comment: It seems alot of viewers feel as I do. Alot of little boys will be safe. Did the public forget about them. from westbrook by lisa

Comment: i think its funny that he died. he was a child molester from casco/maine by mike

Comment: I am remembering him as a very talented singer it is very sad that he died so young he will be missed by alot of people from Lisbon falls by Audette

Comment: I agree with Bonnie. He was a freak. But his music was good and yes pop may have died. But what about Farrah Fawcett. She was the beginning of Charlies Angels. We should remember her more than MJ. from Turner by Kayla

Comment: I'm waiting to see if he is gonna rise again in 3 days. by Ann

Comment: The guy was a freak and a pedophile regardless of wether he was aquited or not (let's all remember OJ Simpson was aquited too) Jackson was a great entertainer but I think it's ridiculous how much attention his death is getting. Have we forgotten Farrah Fawcett also died and Ed McMahon - they were decent people and it's sad that their deaths are being shadowed by a disturbed man who was adicted to drugs, preyed on young boys and destroyed his own flesh with countless botched surgeries. Enough is enough. from Lewiston by PL

Comment: There will always be people that thought he was innocent and people that thought he was guilty. Myself, I don't know and it is not my place to judge. However, I do know he was a great entertainer. My prayers go out to his family and Also to the family of Farrah Faucet. They will both be missed. from Gray, Maine by Cheryl

Comment: HE WAS A FREAKY PERVERT, I CAN'T BELIEVE HE IS THE TOP STORY!! WHAT ABOUT THE AMERICAN SWEETIE, FARRAH???? from UNION by JOHN

Comment: Genius, Motzart of our time from portland by james

Comment: It is sad that he is dead, but why are we forgetting Farrah and Ed? from Hollis by Carol

Comment: We will all miss Michael Jackson very much. He was the king of pop and he touched each corner of the world. He helped out a lot of people who were in need. i will remember him as a great singer and a person who helped the people who needed help. from Brunswick, Maine by Mandy

Comment: i honstly dont like michael jackson alls i know is he sings and rapes little boys from phinox AZ by sunny

Comment: Michael Jackson was and will remain a historical icon to the entertainment industry. His passing symbolizes the loss of a part of history, esp. to a certain generation who moved through their impressionable years with his music in succession. In terms of my memory, his purple socks and moonwalk will always come to mind. He, however, was no doubt plagued by unrest in numerous ways that unfortunately were "caught on tape" by the press. In such a public eye, due to stardom, his privacey was nonexistant. How sad an existance, being under a microscope at every turn. I understand he was religious, and hope that his beliefs brought him peace in the end, regardless of what is publicized about his death and surrounding circumstances. My regrets go out to someone who has died so young and to his family who will have to carry on without him. Although all of us as a public feel his loss of life, culturally, it is his family that will feel the loss of his presence the greatest, regardless of their personal circumstances. Pain is universal. Blessings to his family and most of all, his mother and father. They have lost their son. from Freeport, ME by Jen

Comment: I think it's sad that since his sudden death, it seems that Farrah Fawcett's passing has taken a back burner. I would rather hear about her triumphs and tragedies. from Farmingdale by Michele

Comment: I am still very young, but I adored Michael Jackson's music and dancing. He has always been an inspiration, and he always will be. from Kennebunk, Maine by Liz

Comment: I am listening to his music to remember him. he was a very good singer and dancer. I hope his family is doing ok i feel very sorry for his los . My favorite song he did was billie Jean. that was the best song Ever. from Maine by sophie

Comment: Michael Jackson will no doubt be remembered as a musical superstar. Unfortunately, he will also be remembered as a superstar that faced many adversities and struggles and was judged by the public. As adults, it is important that we realize his childhood was darkened by family abuse and pressures beyond our understanding. Having said this, possibly it will allow us, as adults and parents to realize the pressures we put on our children and understand these will manifest in many ways down the road. Love and support your children, celebrate their accomplishments and wipe their tears when they fall...least the opportunities pass us by. from Winslow by Pamela

Comment: Whether u agree w his lifestyle or not- no one can deny his legacy. His influence in music & entertainment are immeasurable & unforgetable. from Rockport, ME by Chandra

Comment: I'm qute young, so the first time I ever heard of Michael Jackson was when he was accused of molestation. While I'm really not sure of Michael as a person, I can't deny his impact on the music industry. He will be sorely missed by many. from Maine by Samuel

Comment: This happened so phast. he was the hing..... from Gorham by arnie

Comment: I remember him as an iconic figure in the 80's but as a child molestor later in life. from Maine by P

Comment: I'm remembering him from how much talent he brought to us and the new pop singers now. And how far he went with his career. We will always miss him. by Linn

Comment: Hi I was the electrical foreman for Michael and his family when they built the family compound in Ca. He and his family always treated the kid from Maine w/alot of respect. Michael would always say good morning to me. I'll miss him. from Brunswick, Me. by Scott

Comment: Micheal Jackson was born with talent, as a child he had a voice that amazed the world. Without him music would not be what it is now, from his video Thriller to his moonwalk, he had it all. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten, we love him. from Maine by Amber

Comment: Yes, it is sad that Michael died. Why is he the only one getting media attention. Didn't Farrah Fawcett or Ed McMahon die too? from Biddeford by Alana

Comment: Michael Jackson's untimely demise was very shocking and very sad news. As a member of the older generation, I liked a lot of his old songs like "I'll be there", "Ben", and "Got to be there" recorded when he was a teenager. from Augusta by Lloyd

Comment: Clearly he was the world's greatest entertainer. In terms of the more bizarre side of Jackson, "Judge not lest ye be judged". from Wells, ME by David

Comment: Michael Jackson will forever be remembored in our hearts as a brilliant performer who has revolutionized the world of music. My prayers go out to his family and friends. May the "King of Pop" rest in peace. from Leeds, Maine by Abby

Comment: Michael is definitely the King of Pop...Condolences to his family and kids....God's blessings... from Litchfield by Peggy

Comment: I grew up with The Jackson 5 and i will always love them. I burned a candle and said a prayer for his family and friends. from Lewiston, ME by Judith

Comment: I am listening to his music in remembrance of him. He will deeply be missed. No one will ever replace him or his music. He was one of a kind. from Sanford Maine by Heather

Comment: im not,never liked him anyway, from buxton by gary

Comment: are we gonna have to listen to this for the next 4 months and start having MJ sightings like we do with Elvis, give it a rest , yeah he created great music, or did he , he was just an entertainer, and more notably a sexual freak, why do you all get wrapped up in crap like this , does the world have to stop because MJ died, well good bye MJ may you now have peace with God. from Wells by Dean

Comment: Listening to his music.Ive always been a fan and will continue to be. He was a very talented musical genius. from Topsham,Me by Jim

Comment: How can u remember someone who u dont really know. Yes we know that he produced great albums and was a 70's icon. But Do we know what his faverote color was, or what he liked on his pizza, or if he even liked pizza? what made him laugh and what made him cry. We only know what the media wants us to know through stories which some might be true and others just lies. So i guess i can just say i will remember Micheal by what the media has set as an image in my mind. By the way Farrah fawcett was a great icon as well. Y isn't there a poll on how people will remember her? from south Paris ME by jose

Comment: I will gladly forget him. There are more important things to worry about right now! from Portland by Chet