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Michael Jackson dies before his 'This Is It' comeback shows
The tragic death of Michael Jackson due to a cardiac arrest yesterday is shock for everyone. He had decided to sign off his legendary career with a series of 50 shows at London’s O2 Arena starting next month and ending the spring of 2010. At a press conference on March 5, he said: “This is it. I just want to say these will be my final show performances in London. This is it. When I say this is it, this is it. I’ll be performing the songs my fans want to hear. This is really it. This is the final curtain call. I’ll see you in July.” The tickets sold at an astounding rate of 11 per second they went on sale on March 13 and believe me when I say no other gig has sold faster ever. They cost between $82 and $124 and it was an attempt to bring Jackson out of his large million debt. However, his health and performance were both in doubt after his unsuccessful last performance in London at the global music awards show at Earl’s Court. His last shows were an attempt at recreating the star's magic, however they were run with bad luck right from the start with scheduling problems and such.
Kenny Ortegy, the director of the High School Musical was also the tour director. He was quoted saying, "Michael is enjoying this. Physically and mentally we're having a blast. This is a high time for Michael. He comes into work with great enthusiasm and ideas. He's loving the creative jousting." Jackson was to perform between 18 and 22 songs during the gigs and would have been joined on stage by illusionists and acrobats. It seems he was coming up with a move better than the Moonwalk. He had hired the historic Foxbury Manor in Chiselhurst, Kent for his stay. He had demanded bowling alley to be installed there along with a a fully-functioning fairground in the estate’s 2,700-acre grounds.
[TheSun]
by kim, posted June 27, 2009 - 6:17 AM in Celebrities | Comments ()
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