Michael’s HIStory world tour kicked off in Europe in September of 1996 and finished just over a year later in South Africa. On this date in 1996, Michael gave his first of three performances in Amsterdam.
Michael’s HIStory world tour kicked off in Europe in September of 1996 and finished just over a year later in South Africa. On this date in 1996, Michael gave his first of three performances in Amsterdam.
Michael’s HIStory world tour kicked off in Europe in September of 1996 and finished just over a year later in South Africa. On this date in 1996, Michael gave his first of three performances in Amsterdam.
On this date in 1988, Michael concluded the European leg of the Bad Tour, his first solo world tour, with a performance in Liverpool, UK. An estimated 125,000 fans attended, the largest audience of the tour. The entertainment reporter from UK newspaper The Bootle Times wrote “I am still in shock from the best concert I’ve ever seen.”
On this date in 1988, Michael concluded the European leg of the Bad Tour, his first solo world tour, with a performance in Liverpool, UK. An estimated 125,000 fans attended, the largest audience of the tour. The entertainment reporter from UK newspaper The Bootle Times wrote “I am still in shock from the best concert I’ve ever seen.”
On this date in 1988, Michael concluded the European leg of the Bad Tour, his first solo world tour, with a performance in Liverpool, UK. An estimated 125,000 fans attended, the largest audience of the tour. The entertainment reporter from UK newspaper The Bootle Times wrote “I am still in shock from the best concert I’ve ever seen.”
Immersed in the heartbeat of NYC, watch @montanatucker captivating duet dance to ‘Dangerous’ in Times Square. The energy, the rhythm, the city lights – it’s all a beautiful homage to Michael’s enduring influence on art and movement.
Guitar hero Slash recently talked to ComingSoon.net and remembered his collaborations with Michael Jackson: “Mike just does his thing and he does it so incredibly well. I mean, he just exudes … it just comes out of him and he just let me do my thing. So it was great for me because I loved working with Michael because he’s such a phenomenal talent, and I would’ve been probably not into it if he tried to get me to conform to some other person or style or whatever.”
On this date in 1984, MTV held its first ever “Video Music Awards” at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. Michael’s “Thriller” short film won three awards: Best Overall Performance, Choreography, and Viewer’s Choice.
“Bad” the title track and second single from the album hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on this date in 1987, less than 2 weeks after its release. It topped several other Billboard charts and hit #1 in Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, Norway and Belgium. Hit the link in stories and celebrate the single by watching the full-length 18-minute short film for “Bad” now.
During an interview with Rich and Tone Talauega for the Western Conference podcast, Rich remembers the first time rehearsing with Michael Jackson for the MTV Video Music Awards: “He’s all just humble. When he’s getting ready, he starts to do his little stretches. And then out of nowhere, he goes from here to here – his posture just gets straight – and he’s like ‘I’m ready’. And that music turns on, he goes from zero to one hundred in a second.”
Michael meeting actor and legendary dancer Fred Astaire on the set of the late-night TV show “The Tonight Show” in 1975. Astaire, years later, told Michael of his Motown 25 anniversary appearance where he debuted his “Moonwalk” dance: “You’re a hell of a mover. Man, you really put them on their asses last night”. Michael says it was the greatest compliment he ever received.
Michael Jackson was brought to tears when presenting a lifetime achievement award to one of his idols, The Godfather of Soul, James Brown at the 2003 BET Awards. Michael said: “From the bottom of my heart, since I was a child, since I was six years old, he was the one I looked up to more than any entertainer.” Michael also made a short performance with Brown at the awards.
Michael Jackson fan Jan Mark De Guzman calls their considerable amount of Michael memorabilia “My MJ Museum in the Philippines”. Share photos of your Michael collectibles in the fan gallery on his site. #MyMJCollectibles
On this date in 2001, the short film for Michael’s “You Rock My World” premiered on MTV. The debut was also shown on a jumbotron on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. The cast includes comedian Chris Tucker as Michael’s friend and legendary actor Marlon Brando as owner of the night club they visit as the pair pursue the affections of a beautiful woman. Hit the link in stories to watch the 13-minute plus film now.
In 1984, The Washington Post wrote about Michael Jackson’s charitable donations from his Victory Tour earnings: “Fewer persons, black or white, have created lasting philanthropic memorials to celebrate their struggle and achievement and to perpetuate their generosity. The $5 million Jackson has committed to charity gives him the rare opportunity to be the exception.” #MJHumanitarian
A 21-year-old Michael Jackson told WBLS radio host Frankie Crocker in 1979 he didn’t mind the screaming fans: “That’s a wonderful feeling. Actually, it’s a force thing. We feel what they feel, and we throw it right back at them.”
Michael’s “Invincible” album was released this month in 2001, and at 77 minutes with 16 songs (15 of which are written by Michael), it is his most expansive. It was awarded the best album of the 2000s decade by Billboard magazine readers and today it is likely his most discussed album in the fan forums. What is your favorite track? Hit the link in stories to listen to “Invincible” now and share your selections in the comments.
Michael’s “Off The Wall” album was released during the hiatus between the 2nd and 3rd legs of The Jacksons’ Destiny Tour. When the tour restarted in New Orleans on this date in 1979, Michael performed “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” live for the first time. The next night, Michael added two more songs from his “Off The Wall” album to the tour set list: the title track and “Rock With You”. This is Michael’s page from the Destiny Tour booklet.
“Songwriting should be treated as the lifeblood of popular music. The creative process doesn’t involve time clocks or quota systems, it involves inspiration and the willingness to follow through.” – Michael Jackson
Bailey McCall made her Broadway debut in the @mjthemusical performing in the role of Rachel, a reporter from MTV News. She has performed in the national touring companies of the musicals “Waitress” and “Cabaret”. Hit the link in stories to get your MJ tickets now for Broadway performances through May 26, 2024.
@mjthemusical has welcomed a new “Little Michael” – Max Chambers – and a new “Little Marlon” – Jace Bentley – to the Broadway company. Get tickets now through January 7th, 2024 to see them and the rest of the amazing cast on the stage at the Neil Simon Theater — link in story. #MJtheMusical
“Michael Jackson ONE (@mjonelv) fans return time after time again to the show. Characters from Jackson’s songs come to life, such as the Smooth Criminals and Dirty Diana. Grace and beauty are exemplified in dance choreography, precision, and power in martial arts segments.” – Las Vegas Magazine. Now in its 10th year, the show has racked up over 4000 performances. Hit the link in stories to get tickets now.
Ryan Vandenboom is a ensemble member of the @mjthemusical cast. He has appeared in FX TV’s dance drama “Fosse/Verdon” and in the Chicago production of the musical “Hamilton”. Hit the link in stories to get your MJ tickets now for Broadway performances through May 26, 2024.
