If one positive has come from Michael Jackson’s death, it’s probably the fact that it’s made Joe Jackson famous again.
Because, unequivocally, that man is a hero. Joe Jackson proved that, armed with little more than steely focus and a refreshing openness to emotional and physical torment, any normal child can transform into a quivering, tragic, drug-addicted megastar. And after Katherine Jackson was awarded custody of Michael Jackson’s children, everyone secretly hoped that Joe Jackson would work his magic on them, too.
But it’s not to be. Joe Jackson has promised to only intermittently visit and/or terrify the children. Spoilsport.