The world has come together over Michael Jackson's death. His music is being played 24-7 and the circumstances of his death are the subject of many television news programs. I suspect there will be some sordid unfortunate scenarios when the story of his final days is uncovered. Let's be honest, that's how the man lived his life. Full of drama.  When I found out he died, I could not speak for about a half-hour. My mind was racing backwards. The Jackson 5 was my first concert - I was about 9 years old and went with my parents - Suit and tie. My first album was ABC - Given to me by my sister and her husband. In particular, I thought of being in college. The album Thriller was a backdrop to my Fraternity days. Who would have thought that some years later during my professional life, I would have the chance to witness Michael Jackson in person. As a producer for VH1, I produced a behind-the-scenes project with Michael and Janet Jackson on the making of their "Scream" video. To date, it's still the most expensive video ever made. It was a trip to witness him and his sister make pop cultural history. A couple of years later, I found myself with the Jackson 5 in Cleveland, Ohio when the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Despite Michael's incredible talent and devotion around the world, he absolutely had this creepy side about him. His skin color and self-mutilation, little boys, questionable marriages and drug use were woven throughout his life story. His musical legacy is important, but while I won't be discussing it, I think it's fair to delve into these other parts of his life as well.

The sad part is, we're not going to get to hear any new music from this man. Maybe there's a secret vault with unheard tracks out there.

God bless MJ, his family and especially his kids. I hope he's finally at peace.

Here I am with the Jackson FOUR and VH1 team at the Rock and Roll Hall of Induction ceremony in Cleveland. I think it was in 1998. MJ was in another room. I guess the King of Pop was camera shy.