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Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow, “Larry King Live” (June 25, 2009) (archived)

Carlos Diaz: What did Michael Jackson teach you in order for you to become the successful singer that you've become over the years?

Sheryl Crow: Well, I think that he was absolutely, undeniably the greatest performer of my -- certainly of my generation and maybe of all time. Every night was an amazing show.

And he was just different. He -- I think he knew what it was that set him apart, and he tapped into it every night. And 75,000 screaming fans were right there in the palm of his hand.

And you know, he had a different take on life. He was famous from the time he was 5. And so his relationship from people was from having been just mobbed all the time. So he was a little bit isolated by definitely a child at heart.

You know, he would rent out amusement parks and take the band. We'd go to Tokyo Disneyland, and ride rides all night. And he was a real prankster. Loved practical jokes. And you know, just really child -- when he stepped out on that stage, you'd never seen anything that was more professional or more -- really truly more gifted.