2009年7月25日土曜日

Long Live the King of Pop

look at lil mikey’s 6 pack hehehe.
look at lil mikey’s 6 pack hehehe.
Before I would hurt a child, I would slit my wrists.
— Michael Jackson.
Michael Jackson with Chris Tucker and Usher performing “You Rock My World” in Madison Square Garden in New York on his 30th Anniversary Celebration Special in 2001.
Michael Jackson & The Jacksons performing in Madison Square Garden in New York on his 30th Anniversary Celebration Special in 2001.
Michael Jackson performing “Beat It” in Madison Square Garden in New York on his 30th Anniversary Celebration Special in 2001.
Michael Jackson performing “Black Or White” in Madison Square Garden in New York with Slash on his 30th Anniversary Celebration in 2001.
Michael Jackson performing Billie Jean in Madison Square Garden in New York on his 30th Anniversary Celebration Special in 2001.
Chris Tucker’s introduction for Michael Jackson in Madison Square Garden in New York on his 30th Anniversary Celebration Special in 2001.
Billy Gilman performing “Ben” in Madison Square Garden in New York on Michael Jackson’s 30th Anniversary Celebration Special in 2001.

In late November 2001, the CBS television network aired a two-hour special in honor of Michael Jackson's thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, "Got to Be There", was recorded in 1971). The show was edited from footage of two separate concerts Michael had orchestrated in New York City's Madison Square Garden on September 7 and September 10 of 2001. The shows sold out in five hours. Ticket prices were pop's most expensive ever; the best seats cost $5,000 and included a dinner with Michael Jackson and a signed poster. The cheapest seats cost $1600, which included just a dinner following the concert. Jackson reportedly earned $7.5 million for each of the two concerts, which is over $150,000 per minute. The show ranked first in black viewers over the decade ending 2008. Following a short intermission, Chris Tucker then appeared onstage, to announce a live performance of what is arguably Jackson's most well-known tune: "Billie Jean". The superstar once again hit the stage, this time flanked by scores of dancers dressed as gang members for a explosive version of "Beat It". As Michael glided and danced his way across the floor, the crowd roared all the louder in appreciation. Immediately afterward, Slash was properly introduced for a powerful, whirlwind rendition of "Black or White". Then, to wind things down, Jackson joined Britney Spears for a performance of "The Way You Make Me Feel". The cut version that aired featured a different dancer than Spears. After, he performed his newest single, "You Rock My World", from the recently-released album Invincible. Michael was joined at the end of the song by Usher, who performed a smooth robotic dance routine.[citation needed] Near the end of the final song, Jackson and Co. sang "We Are the World" onstage in an otherwise elaborate finale. Marc Anthony also sang "She's out of my life".

the synopsis for Michael Jackson’s 30th Anniversary Special.

and now i’m going to post videos from it :)

And I remember going to the recording studio and there was a park across the street and I’d see all the children playing and I would cry because it would make me sad that I would have to work instead.
— Michael Jackson.

brettjohn:

Video: Michael Jackson - Private Home Movies

A look at the life of the King of Pop through footage from his private collection of home movies

Parts 2345 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11

a MUST for every MJ fan. it lets you into his life and teaches you what kind of HUMAN BEING he really was..

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