No. I found him a lacklustre performer at best. anybody that needs explosions and live animals to make a show is a mediocre musician, if that.I hear what you are saying with song writers Buddha - but think many of the "stars" haven't alway's written their "own" music. Elvis didnt for one - but we remember Elvis for HIS music (and according to my wife, his looks and hips!) Like Elvis, most people (of cough cough 30 cough cough) or above know many "Elvis" song lyrics, as well as Jacko's. You have to admit he was one hell of a performer!
Off topic - What will people say when Madonna snuffs it?