The 14 Types of Michael Jackson Fans

Moonwalkers, the MJ Fam, Soldiers of Love all names for one community: Michael Jackson fans.

Michael Jackson’s music is loved globally. He attracts a huge fanbase from family and friends, to collaborators, fellow performers and even his children. Daughter Paris saying in a 2012 interview “A lot of people are gonna argue with me but I am definitely his number one fan.”

His image is globally recognisable. With his iconic dance moves and striking attires, a song of his played at random anywhere in the world will be danced and sang along to, even by those who do not particularly identify as fans.

Core fans are known to be fiercely loyal and dedicated, their love for their idol never wavering even in the worst of scenarios.

Sometimes misunderstood receiving criticisms being called ‘crazy’, cultic or conspiracy theorists, the community remains united by their love for and commitment to their idol’s messages.

A diverse fandom with footprints all over the globe, all having their own different favourite Michael Jackson songs, looks, eras and moments, the core appeals of their idol and the ways in which they exercise and express it also differs. Falling into different categories some overlapping.

1. Advocates

Michael Jackson fans who have dedicated their lives to defending their idol are captured in this category.

The Michael Jackson Innocent Project and the Michael Jackson Allegations are prime examples. Run by volunteer fans, they dedicate their time and resources to researching and sharing information pertaining to the Michael Jackson allegations educating fans and the public alike on the facts and the full innocence of the star.

Advocates have successfully run the #FactsDontLiePeopleDo campaign most notably after Leaving Neverland that shows footage of two accusers alleging child abuse from Michael Jackson , allegations which have been exposed to be pure fiction and have been thrown out of court twice already.

They share the information through posts on their social media, through blogs, posters,through protests and through documentaries.

Fans that support and donate funds to teams and persons that create content and campaigns for the…