MJ may have passed on but his music still lives on.

An inspiration to many aspiring contemporary musicians.

I think Michael would be proud knowing that musicians such as David who sang his own version of 'billie jean' and Kris who sang his own version of 'remember the time'.

I'm visiting India ( my home) and the music channel over here play MJ's music through the day. I mean David's right a person from a different culture may not know a single word of english; however, mention Michael Jackson and they try their best to sound westernized....it's really sweet to watch!

This one girl was born in 1994, she asked me whose Michael Jackson? another new generation already in front of me......i already feel ancient =)

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Cook-a- fied chick

I will be at Musikfest in Bethlehem PA for the Cook Concert on Aug. 3.... Hoping to hear Billie Jean as well. as Permanent --if you feel up to it, David.

BTW: I powerwalk with my greyhounds everyday and Declaration is a good powerwalking ballad, so thanks for the caloric burn!
See you on Aug. 3!
a Senior Cook fan

I couldnt of said it any better myself
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*~Shaina~*

Wow!! we are so close yet so far away. Can't see this video in Canada? Hey, were neighbours throw us a bone out here will ya! =}
cheers! T

Yes, it's my real name =)

Lol they misspelled his last name! Oh well…. xD
Yeah, MJ has inspired me to sing. He has inspired many others…
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I believe with all my heart that he won AI7 because of himself and his talent, not probably because of bj. And his admirable character once again is evident in what he said about MJ, the character of a good person.

I believe Cook is correct in his statements sure Jackson was a little weird but the contribution he made to the world of music is phenomenal i mean the way he persuaded people to watch him wsas luring Jackson is amazxing and will forever be remembered! Long live Jackson and Long Live Cook

MJ was such an incredible entertainer, it's still difficult to believe he's gone. Thank you for the beautiful performance of Billie Jean over a year ago, David, that simply touched my heart. Chris Cornell is very pleased that you chose his arrangement to honor MJ back then. xoxoxo Laura

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DAVID COOK HELPED ME GET THROUGH GRUELING THERAPY WHEN I HAD A STROKE EARLY SPRING IN 2008

- Please PLEASE SOMEONE help me at either YAKIMA on 8/23 or OREGON STATE FAIR on SEPTEMBER 5 2009 .. it's my birthday and I'm going to see David Cook, driving from Seattle! If I could only MEET him I'd die ~happy and ecstatic~ !!

i think it was ok. i saw cook on my tv though, reg an hour show about mj which was broadcasted in TCS. he looked tired. MJ is really cool and a great singer. i think the first i ever saw when i was young was "i m bad", thriller, billy jean, and many more. i m a huge fan. but the song cookie sang on MJ's song, was well put through. i seriously dont care what others say bad about it, i liked it!

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kalaiarasi k
designer

I love how he's like uhh i guess. so like he isn't all stuck up in his interviews like a lot of other artists. And like seeing him in both his American Idol Concert and "meeting" him on his declaration tour he seems really laid back and i like those kinds of artists that don't take themselves too seriously

somthing so simple!!!!!! David this just shows the massive heart you have once again. It was thanks to David's performance of Billie Jean and AAF cover of Smooth Criminal along with AI this year which introduced me to more MJ tracks. As i am 15 and knew Thriller along with a few others which i would here on the radio but miss the artist, but i now have quite a few on my Ipod. There was that one track he sung the chorus on which i never knew the name of but thought from the first time i heard it, i know that voice. It is things like that which will stick in my mind when it come to MJ. David once again well said, you are amazing! Love Kimmi

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Keep Rocking The World!
It's Therapy For Me To Wear My Heart On My Sleeve
Put On My Face To Fool You All

They shhould lock those people up in jail 4 spelling his name wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! anyways, he really said it well. i love how david chooses his words carefully. he is so amazing, and thats why we all love him so much(:

~anastasia cook

OCDCD victim

(obsessive cumpulsive DAVID COOK disorder)

I could say that the song Billie Jean may have somehow influenced David's success today because of his great performance in Bille Jean....and I really really love his rock version of that song. But they are both undeniably great! Keep on making new songs, David.

David also rocks like michael!! but i love you more david. (laughing)

Yes, David did a pretty good job yet again in this interview...
Again, he is totally right that Michael Jackson had a HUGE impact in the history of the music industry.

Sigh, so sad that we had to lose one of the greatest artists of all time so soon. (He was about to make a come back as well... )

LONG LIVE THE KING OF POP!
Your music will always be with us.

BTW, how could they mispelled David Cook's name? My 4-yr old cousin can even spell it right, why can't they?! Geez! They should've been sure how it was spelled before broadcasting it!

~C
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It's my Declaration, to anyone who's listening
You're my inspiration

I knew you'd say something nice about Michael Jackson. Looks like you are the only one out here that focuses on the positive rather than the negative. Thank you for being a wonderful person David.
You truly are a professional gentleman. You are a rare type these days. Most people just want to rip up the
past...but someone like you comes along and shows major respect. You are an amazing person.
For that...it speaks volumes about your character. You can be proud of yourself David. You are quite the
unique person, and you can hold your head up high and know you are worth all the love that comes your way from all your fans and friends and family. You rock!!!

Marian

David always gives the best interviews...I not only love listening to what he has to say through his music but I also enjoy listening to what he has to say.....he's always honest--but not to the point of rudeness--and he expresses himself perfectly and in ways that other artists seem to be dreadfully incapable of doing....you watch other celebrity interviews and sometimes you just wanna cringe and turn offf the TV cuz you're embarrassed for them...with david I go to the computer so I can watch it again and again and again....

LOL they spelled his name with and e hahaha...lmao

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~Lynn =P

totally well said, couldn't have said it better myself, david is extremely right when it comes to pop music mj was the greatest he sure did made his mark well known to keep pop music alive today
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dcbabe25

David,

Just as you were always so generous to your fellow American Idol contestants with comments of praise during season 7, you demonstrate generosity once again with your remarks regarding Michael Jackson as well.

You mentioned the the worldwide awareness of Michael Jackson was "huge". I would say that another thing that is "huge" is your heart. It makes my heart happy to be your fan.