I understand the "squish" factor surrounding MJ, but you still have Gnatboy and Monchichi to look forward too. The swoon factor or appeal is half of what AI is all about, and eventhough I even like MJ, he wasn't so great.
/duck
I have to admit, I was swooning a bit too. Have you all seen this? Michael Johns (with longer hair) and his old band:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WquoHxNMo0Y&NR=1