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    One Year After Michael Jackson’s Death – A Review

    Posted on June 14, 2010 | 56 Comments
    It is now almost a year since the news of Michael Jackson’s sudden death hit the media on June, 25 2009 – an incident that changed the public image of the late superstar completely. “Everybody’s weirdo” turned within hours into everyone’s angel. And the media...

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  • The Jackson Five’s Motown Audition Tape

    The Jackson Five’s Motown Audition Tape

    Posted on January 28, 2010 | No Comments
    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...

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  • The Jackson 5 Perform Live At Motown’s Anniversary, 1983

    The Jackson 5 Perform Live At Motown’s Anniversary, 1983

    Posted on December 4, 2009 | No Comments
    Because we wish we were there…
     

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  • Michael’s white diamante glove sells for £254,000 at auction

    Michael’s white diamante glove sells for £254,000 at auction

    Posted on November 23, 2009 | 1 Comment
    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...

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  • Back In The Day

    Back In The Day

    Posted on September 30, 2009 | No Comments
    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...

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  • Jesse Jackson Interviews Michael Jackson – March 27, 2005

    Jesse Jackson Interviews Michael Jackson – March 27, 2005

    Posted on June 26, 2009 | No Comments
    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...

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