Jacko Devolves From Great Artist To Sideshow

USA Today music critic Edna Gundersen took part in an online chat with readers on Tuesday, and the big topic was Michael Jackson and his child molestation charges. “It’s truly tragic,” Gunderson said. “I have no idea whether the new kiddie sex case has merit, and I think it’s unfair to brand him a pervert without knowing the evidence and hearing both sides. However, he’s made so many blunders and seems so delusional that’s it hard not to suspect the worst. His credibility is shot. His musical side is an afterthought to his truly bizarre and disturbing image. He seems desperate to hang onto massive celebrity while his sales are plummeting. He was a great artist many years ago. He’s now a sideshow.” Read more.