Kings Die at 50: Billy Mays and Michael Jackson
Monday, June 29th, 2009One slithered and slinked about the stage, at times defying the rules of physics, singing with the voice of a choir boy. The other could sell the shell off a turtle. One shunned paparazzi, the other lapped it up like an iguana. Both ruled their realms and both died at 50.As you’ve certainly heard, the King of Pop’s demise was quickly followed by the King of “As Seen on TV,” Billy Mays. The King of Pop garnered round the clock coverage, shrines, platitudes, documentaries and live coverage.