It is hard to believe that August 25th of this year will mark the 10th year since Aaliyah’s passing. Her untimely death was sudden and unexpected. She was one of 8 passengers in an airplane crash leaving the Bahamas, after filming what would be her last video “Rock The Boat”. Aaliyah was only 22 when she died, but her career as a recording artist was filled with one triumph after another. Her first album (that was recorded at the tender age of 14), under the guidance and care of musician/producer R. Kelly, spawned 2 top 10 singles and eventually went on to sell over 3million albums in the U.S. alone. All 3 of Aaliyah’s studio albums saw the same multi-platinum success. In her career total she has sold over 32 million albums worldwide and amassed 5 top 10 Hot 100 singles. Aaliyah was not only a pretty face, but a class act and great role model for those that aspired to be like her.
A few things…. During that night of the tragedy or when someone finally broke the news to you what where you doing? How did you react? Also, what are some of your favorite Aaliyah moments or fondest memories of her?
Weigh in…
