Powell: Celebrate MJ's Art

4-7-2009) Colin Powell, retired general and former secretary of state, says Michael Jackson had controversy in his life, but in death his art should be celebrated.

In a tv interview set to air Sunday on CNN he said:

"He's not quite of my generation but his art spanned three generations and is worthy of all the tribute that he is receiving for his art."

Powell said his most vivid memory of Michael is of the young boy performing with his brothers in the Jackson 5. He said the Jacksons were "fresh, exciting kids with the 'fros in the early '70s and singing those wonderful songs."

"Yes, there were some challenges in his life.

Yes, there was a great deal of controversy about him. But he's now passed on. Let's celebrate his art."

Source: MJFC / SignonSanDiego.com