Posts tagged with "Motown"
The Jackson Five’s Motown Audition Tape
In July 1968, The Jackson Five performed at Chicago’s High Chaparral Club as an opening act for a group called Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers. After watching their performance, Bobby Taylor called Ralph Seltzer, head of Motown’s creative department, to suggest The Jackson Five audition for Motown. Doubtful because of their young age, Seltzer was... »
The Jackson 5 Perform Live At Motown’s Anniversary, 1983
Because we wish we were there… »
Michael’s white diamante glove sells for £254,000 at auction
The glove was worn by Michael at the 1983 Motown 25 Television Special, where he performed the moonwalk for the very first time. It sold for £254,000 at auction on the weekend, far exceeding pre-sale estimates of £30,000. The buyer was Hong Kong businessman Hoffman Ma who bought it on behalf of the Ponte 16 Resort... »
Back In The Day
John Jeremiah Sullivan, correspondent for GQ Magazine, has written a balanced, well thought-out article about Michael, taking us on a journey from back in the day, through to his troubled last years. By John Jeremiah Sullivan | Back In The Day | September 2009 HOW DO YOU talk about Michael Jackson unless you begin with Prince... »
Jesse Jackson Interviews Michael Jackson – March 27, 2005
From the Jesse Jackson’s Radio Show Keep Hope Alive http://www.keephopealiveradio.com Jesse Jackson: Good morning. God Bless you. Happy Easter. Welcome to Keep Hope Alive with Reverend Jesse Jackson radio program. This is Reverend Jesse Jackson and this morning I wish you a happy and glorious Easter. Brothers and sisters, I encourage those of you who are listening... »