absolutely awesome performer, song writer etc. No one imo comes close to him. No band, no solo artist. Fuck me im REM mad, but they dont come close to Michaels talents. It is sad the way is life has gone but fuck it, look back on what he has done and forget about who he is now. LOADS of stars are utter cocks, loads of people are utter cocks, thats life. All that im bothered about is his music, and that is unquestionably the best that the industry has seen, and by the way music is going, its the best its likely ever to see!