Many folks have called Michael Jackson many things, ranging from the greatest of all time, to the worst, but one thing he definitely should be called, is was one of the REALEST stand-up guys in the music industry. In fact, MJ did a AMAZING thing, as a way to pay homage to Little Richard.
The Beautiful Thing Michael Jackson Did For Little Richard
Word on the Old School curb is that when Michael Jackson bought the publishing rights to the Beatles catalog, he was unaware that the Beatles owned ALL of the rights to Little Richard’s publishing. That purchase meant that MJ acquired all of the rights to Little Richard’s publishing. As soon as Michael found that out, he immediately GAVE Little Richard ALL of his publishing rights back, because he believed that Little Richard deserved to be compensated for his hard work, after having been disrespected by his record label for so many years prior to.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Little Richard’s net worth is $40 million…pretty sure those publishing checks had a lot to do with that.
As we all know, most soul artists were not getting paid what they were worth back in the day and Little Richard was caught up in that mix. So it’s beautiful thing to have had an artist, like MJ, in the music game, who was willing to reach back and uplift the greats who paved the way for him.
One thing about Micheal, was that he was not as soft spoken as we may have thought and he was NOT one to be tested on any level. Soon after his passing in 2009, there were many examples that began to surface about the innate fearless factor Michael Jackson possessed behind the scenes…even if his own life was threatened in the process.
I love this!!!!
I love this!!!!
He was so right! Now Prince needs to be commended for finally taking TOTAL control of his masters & music publishing.
He was so right! Now Prince needs to be commended for finally taking TOTAL control of his masters & music publishing.
LITTLE RICHARD AND CHUCK BERRY THE INVENTOR OF ROCK AND ROLL, THE REAL KINGS——————————ELVIS WHO
LITTLE RICHARD AND CHUCK BERRY THE INVENTOR OF ROCK AND ROLL, THE REAL KINGS——————————ELVIS WHO
THAT’S WHY I STILL LOVE MICHAEL JACKSON! FORVER!
THAT’S WHY I STILL LOVE MICHAEL JACKSON! FORVER!
You know, they say the good die young, and Michael Jackson certainly died way too young for me to reconcile. His detractors tried very hard to take away his fame and his fortune, but by forcing him to perform this one last time, they made him greater than great and left a legacy for his heirs and generations to come. So glad that God allowed us to enjoy Michael for as long as we did!! Michael will always be the King of his genre!!
Michael Jackson lives forever. I’m very proud of him… Ever.
♥ L.O.v.E. Michael ♥ [from Brazil]
You know, they say the good die young, and Michael Jackson certainly died way too young for me to reconcile. His detractors tried very hard to take away his fame and his fortune, but by forcing him to perform this one last time, they made him greater than great and left a legacy for his heirs and generations to come. So glad that God allowed us to enjoy Michael for as long as we did!! Michael will always be the King of his genre!!
Michael Jackson lives forever. I’m very proud of him… Ever.
♥ L.O.v.E. Michael ♥ [from Brazil]
DeFord Bailey (December 14, 1899 – July 2, 1982) was an American country music and blues star from the 1920s until 1941. Bailey was both the first performer to be introduced as playing on the Grand Ole Opry and also the first African-American performer on the show. He played several instruments but is best known for his harmonica tunes.
DeFord Bailey (December 14, 1899 – July 2, 1982) was an American country music and blues star from the 1920s until 1941. Bailey was both the first performer to be introduced as playing on the Grand Ole Opry and also the first African-American performer on the show. He played several instruments but is best known for his harmonica tunes.
So Sad Sony still Won against the Jackson family! And they are still the owners of his newly released music-that I’m not buying. But Michael you’re still the greatest!!
So Sad Sony still Won against the Jackson family! And they are still the owners of his newly released music-that I’m not buying. But Michael you’re still the greatest!!
I would like to say thank you to those who favored my post LITTLE RICHARD AND CHUCK BERRY…..IT’A HARD FOR ME TO SAY HOW WONDERFUL IT IS YOU ACKNOWLEDGED ME……..ONCE MORE THANK ALL SO MUCH…….
Outstanding to the “King of Pop” Mr Michael Joseph Jackson. The greatest entertainer of all times.
I would like to say thank you to those who favored my post LITTLE RICHARD AND CHUCK BERRY…..IT’A HARD FOR ME TO SAY HOW WONDERFUL IT IS YOU ACKNOWLEDGED ME……..ONCE MORE THANK ALL SO MUCH…….
Outstanding to the “King of Pop” Mr Michael Joseph Jackson. The greatest entertainer of all times.
Actually Chuck Berry and Howlin Wolf started owning their music rights.
Actually Chuck Berry and Howlin Wolf started owning their music rights.
Michael was a true Artist, the biggest in POP Culture,and also a smart and clever business man and last but not least the sweetest man with a heart if gold. Love you forever.
Michael was a true Artist, the biggest in POP Culture,and also a smart and clever business man and last but not least the sweetest man with a heart if gold. Love you forever.
Good for MJ. Little Richard deserve it.
Good for MJ. Little Richard deserve it.
Paul McCartney dose not talk about that, he only talks about how MJ stole the Beatles catalog from him.
He didn’t steal anything. Paul had first dibs and didn’t bid high enough on his own publishing rights. He undervalued his own music and didn’t bother to put a second bid on it thinking it wasn’t worth it at the time. When MJ got word that Paul passed on paying the amount that they wanted he threw a massive bid out to secure the publishing rights. But it wasn’t just the Beatles. It was the entire Sony music catalog and the Beatles was just a part of it. Paul and the rest of the Beatles were still getting the royalties and in fact getting even more because MJ was outsourcing their music for more things such as films and commercials. Media has twisted Pauls words around to make him seem spiteful but hes not, he and MJ still talked from time to time and he never had any ill will toward him.
Paul McCartney dose not talk about that, he only talks about how MJ stole the Beatles catalog from him.
He didn’t steal anything. Paul had first dibs and didn’t bid high enough on his own publishing rights. He undervalued his own music and didn’t bother to put a second bid on it thinking it wasn’t worth it at the time. When MJ got word that Paul passed on paying the amount that they wanted he threw a massive bid out to secure the publishing rights. But it wasn’t just the Beatles. It was the entire Sony music catalog and the Beatles was just a part of it. Paul and the rest of the Beatles were still getting the royalties and in fact getting even more because MJ was outsourcing their music for more things such as films and commercials. Media has twisted Pauls words around to make him seem spiteful but hes not, he and MJ still talked from time to time and he never had any ill will toward him.
There was many, so very very many who could have worn the “KING” title long before———elvis who? It was from these kings he patterned his so called style.
There was many, so very very many who could have worn the “KING” title long before———elvis who? It was from these kings he patterned his so called style.
so it was all right for Michael to go behind Paul’s back and buy the rights to the Beatles’ music, but it was morally wrong for him to keep Little Richard’s songs. Seems like convenient morality to me.
Sue, MJ never went behind Paul’s back. Paul was given first dibs to buy the contract back and he declined. Likewise, Paul and Yoko were contacted from MJ’s own legal team beforehand and let them know that MJ was planning to bid on the catalog and they gave their blessing. The first thing MJ did was raise the royalties Yoko and Paul got (which was even higher than what MJ received form his own MiJac catalog). MJ was nothing but consistent.
so it was all right for Michael to go behind Paul’s back and buy the rights to the Beatles’ music, but it was morally wrong for him to keep Little Richard’s songs. Seems like convenient morality to me.
Sue, MJ never went behind Paul’s back. Paul was given first dibs to buy the contract back and he declined. Likewise, Paul and Yoko were contacted from MJ’s own legal team beforehand and let them know that MJ was planning to bid on the catalog and they gave their blessing. The first thing MJ did was raise the royalties Yoko and Paul got (which was even higher than what MJ received form his own MiJac catalog). MJ was nothing but consistent.
Love Mike and this would have been really good had he done this when prince was calling out, but he didn’t want nothing to do with it because he was still selling. this came about because his album didnt sell well and sony was suing for for the millions they put in his album. and that is what this is all about. but it’s a beautiful thing he did for lil Richard
To Deroy Rowland, what on earth are you talking about? That’s some backhanded compliment you’re trying to pull. Listen, Michael did this back in the 80s, way before Prince (who I also love and think is brilliant) started calling folks out in the 90s. You can find interviews from the 70s where MJ was talking about how the music business had screwed over black artists. And Michael’s last studio album, was the highest selling of the decade from ANY R&B artist. Michael never stopped selling. He’s still selling. Regardless of how much they tried to tear him down. $ony didn’t end up putting money into the album, due to restructuring MJ put HIS OWN money into it. But the media doesn’t report that. All of this is old news to long time fans, it doesn’t sound like you actually “love” or know much at all about Mike.
Love Mike and this would have been really good had he done this when prince was calling out, but he didn’t want nothing to do with it because he was still selling. this came about because his album didnt sell well and sony was suing for for the millions they put in his album. and that is what this is all about. but it’s a beautiful thing he did for lil Richard
To Deroy Rowland, what on earth are you talking about? That’s some backhanded compliment you’re trying to pull. Listen, Michael did this back in the 80s, way before Prince (who I also love and think is brilliant) started calling folks out in the 90s. You can find interviews from the 70s where MJ was talking about how the music business had screwed over black artists. And Michael’s last studio album, was the highest selling of the decade from ANY R&B artist. Michael never stopped selling. He’s still selling. Regardless of how much they tried to tear him down. $ony didn’t end up putting money into the album, due to restructuring MJ put HIS OWN money into it. But the media doesn’t report that. All of this is old news to long time fans, it doesn’t sound like you actually “love” or know much at all about Mike.
IAM GLAD SIMON LEBOND REJECTED MICHEAL OFFER TO MAKE A DUET MUSIC ,THAT WOULD OF BEEN A NO NO FOR DURAN DURAN, I BELIEAVE SIMON TOLD HIM OUR MUSIC IS DIFFERNT AND NO AFTER HE SAID HE WOULD GIVE HIM OVER TWO MILLION.
IAM GLAD SIMON LEBOND REJECTED MICHEAL OFFER TO MAKE A DUET MUSIC ,THAT WOULD OF BEEN A NO NO FOR DURAN DURAN, I BELIEAVE SIMON TOLD HIM OUR MUSIC IS DIFFERNT AND NO AFTER HE SAID HE WOULD GIVE HIM OVER TWO MILLION.
Sadly people are realizing too late about the good things that MJ did. Only his true fans were aware about why he was protesting whilst others were judging him as a wako. It only took 5 years after his death to see his results.
Sadly people are realizing too late about the good things that MJ did. Only his true fans were aware about why he was protesting whilst others were judging him as a wako. It only took 5 years after his death to see his results.
Love Mike always and forever. RIP MJ
Love Mike always and forever. RIP MJ