Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Last Photos Of Michael Jackson On Stage
New photos have emerged showing Michael Jackson in rehearsals for his comeback concerts just days before he died. The shots taken last Tuesday at the Staples Center in LA show the King of Pop prepping for his huge concerts, which were due to start later this month in London.
Although Jackson looks thin, he poses in many of his trademark dance moves for the show which was set to be one of the biggest pop concerts ever. Footage from his last rehearsals is already being compiled into a forthcoming DVD and album release. [Photos: Getty Images/CI WireImage]
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July 5th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
“To My Friend”
(Until we meet again)
06/28/2009
For those of us who were born in the sixties you came to us like a dream, the songs you sung made us all sing. We loved the way you sung when you would sing I want you back, that was the first time the world heard your voice the way you hit your notes and the way you danced made us all want to be like you when we danced on our front porch.
After that song we all knew that you would be the one who would make all the little kids dreams come true, to have a kid sing his songs gave us a friend and something to look forward to, so we fell in love with little Michael Jackson and all his brothers and family too. You became our friend through the songs you would sing, some made us dance some made us cry some made us sit and think and ask ourselves why.
You brought us so much love and joy for all the days, months and years, we will never forget the things that you have given us and thats the power of happiness, love, togetherness and we have the power to be as one, we all can live together under the sun.
Now my friend I see the meaning of your song you will always have a friend in me and do you remember the time when you were looking through the window at the rocking robin whistling ABC is easy as 123 as your brothers walk on while you stand and you though everything is black and white when you know it’s a thriller night and you look at the man in the mirror trying to give you one more chance to never say goodbye and all you can say is I’ll be there and stop the love you save, but do you know that you are not alone Michael will always be with you, I sung it in my songs you will always be in his heart, you are not alone you will hear it in my songs.
Until we meet again , My Friend,
Efrem Z. Whitehurst
July 5th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
we will always remember michael joseph jacskon throught ower live’s
July 5th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Thank you VH1 for honoring Michael Jackson with dignity. Your tribute is the way I and the majority of world wants to remember him. Talent beyond reproach, kind spirit and big hearted. Their will never be another ‘Michael Jackson’.
July 5th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Reguardless of what the outcome is Mike will ALWAYS be in my heart…it was something special about him…that no other artist had..thanks for the all the BEST entertaining you gave us over the years…You will be missed but never forgotton…We have to realize that God is the only person who know the time the day the hour and the minute and he called Micheal home to be with him…he ran his course hear on this earth…May God Be with the family during this sad time…Just remember you will see him again if you have accepted the Lord as your personal savior…
July 5th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
It’s so sad to see your leave so soon!
I was priviledged to have had the opportunity to have bee a fan of yours since the 1960’s. I heard your music on the radio and after I laid eyes on you on the ED Sullivan Show, you were soo cute, I fell in love. Michael you were touched by the had of God, truly a remarkable performer.
You were blessed with a talent unmatched like no other. You were and will always be the Greatest! The King of Pop. I pray for you family in this time of need. I know your spirit is with God and you will always live the hearts of your fans.
You fufilled your purpose in life, by touching the lives of so many people. Michael you will be sorely missed.
July 5th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
i believe God sent another one of his best to the world , only to show what is truley heaven sent , Then took you home . rest in peace
July 6th, 2009 at 1:59 am
I loved michael jackson no matter what anyone said actually hes music and way
of dancing made me want to dance .And not care if i looked dumb or not,my heart stopped when i heard michael jackson died! i shed many many tears and loosing someone so talented and wonderful as he was, i didn’t care about the way he looked talked or acted like
he was a great man and i believed he did nothing wrong . He kept coming and going strong after everything people said about him michael you are forever in my heart and loved and will never! be forgotten music to me now is dead with out you.My one and only! music goddess
-ashley
July 6th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
To a Wonderful Humanitarium and Musician,
Michael you far all exceeded all expectations. You did exactly what God created you to do, even when the enemy came against you in such a ferocious way, you refused to bow down. I don’t believe there will be another musician who is able to create true music. May God Bless You and Keep You dear friend.
Love
KiKi
July 6th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Micheal Jackson will always be love and missed we was and is one and a million and no one will be able to touch him in any shape form or fashion well until we meet again we will always love and remember Micheal Jackson.
July 6th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
On Be Half Of the Trinidad and tobago public we will like to express our condolences to the jack son family and Micheal will always be a legend and will never be forgotten her is truly a legend
July 7th, 2009 at 9:19 am
My thoughts and prayers goes out to his family and children. The children may not biologically been his but he raised those babies and that make them his children. It is already bad that he is gone forever but for the media making a circus out of his life and the things that happen in the past. They really dont focus on the good things that he done for the world and that really piss me off. I grew up watching him perform and know what he’s done as a performer, i wish the rest of the world would understand what he did as well. You never really miss something completely until it gone. To be honest I never thought that he will be one of the people who die so soon and so sudden. RIP Michael Jacskon, for your work is done.
July 7th, 2009 at 10:01 am
god sent us an angel true and pure, than took him home. it is not fair to his kids nor his family. i dont care what any one has ever said about him, he was ture n pure to the heart.
he made us laugh he made us cry, he made us love, he made us smile, but most of all
he touched our hearts in so many ways no other person can do not even come close to doing so. i grew up with michael and my heart completely broke when i heard he passed away, i am still in shock and today is my birthday and they are doing things for him today, so michael in your honor will give my birthday to you, and your family. i love u now n 4ever. til we meet again friend rest in peace n dance your heart away up in heaven
July 7th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
I never thought I would witness Michael Jacksons passing….It marks a turning point in the lives of all of us whom ever danced a beat as a kid Motown ABC Jackson 5 or tried to moon walk later in high school. His life was a Thriller and we were lucky enough to be a part of it as fans. You will be missed…Thanks for all the great music, dance moves, media..For those who worry about whatever his personal traumas were and are be %!_*#_`@(@^*#+* ured he is now at peace an entity now spirit that will live among us forever.
A Fan
July 7th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
I Cry
I cry for things that I have done and the things that I haven’t
I cry for the people that I have known and the ones that I will know
I cry for the children in my life that have grown old and that ones that have not been born yet
I cry for everything in my life and every one
I cry for the love that I lost and the new one I have found
I cry for the boy who found that favorite thing and the girl that got grossed out about it
And I loved them all
To them I say good bye
and cry
RIP Michael Jackson You Will Be Missed and Loved Forever
By Hazel
July 7th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
I miss Michael Jackson so much and his legacy will live on forever and ever. I send my prayers to the Jackson family and to his kids be strong. The world will never forget him and his beautiful music. R.I.P Michael Joseph Jackson. We miss you!!!!!!!!!
July 7th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
I don’t think love is the right word to express the silent and profound admiration I had for Michael Jackson, yet it’s the only word that comes from my mouth. I can only remember that beautiful smile and angelic glow that always surrounded him. Michael’s death was sudden, yes, but we will only start to see the birth of the legacy he left us here on earth for generations to come. His genius and brilliance are products of a God fearing man, so gentle and so kind the name Michael only seems befitting. He was the one person in my life that I had always wanted to meet and I say that honestly and I guess that’s why it hurt so much to hear of his passing. So if I could and had that one last chance to tell him how I really felt about him and his works it would go a little something like this:
Hello Michael,
Your passion and desire to see the therapeutic powers of music have inspired me to look within myself and muster up the courage to reflect, change, and act upon the issues within our world. Angelic not only was your voice but spiritual were your words that resonate in the back of my mind and heart. Your humbleness allows me to see the grandeur of what you do because it goes past the choreography, past the melodic and rhythmic beats, past the words - it’s the love. The pure, undefiled love that you could show to all the world - and even without having met you I felt that you loved me too. God is Love, Michael, and you’ve been able to show that His spirit dwells within you. I know you’ve been blessed. And I look forward to seeing you again on the other side.
Love ,
Your Most Adoring Fan,
Danielle
July 7th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
MICHAEL JACKSON YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN MY HEART ( MICHAEL JACKSON SIEMPRE VIVIRAS EN MI CORAZON) I LOVE U & MISS U…
July 7th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
I grew up with michael jackson over the years, I never got to see him in concert nor did I ever get to meet him. But I knew that he was going to have a tough and suffering life, especially in the music industry. I have seen many other singers leave this world so young. Michael to all the vampires and leeches that were on you, I pray that now you are at rest my dear Michael and that your enjoying the heavenly choir of angels, singing with them and enjoying your rest. I will miss you forever my dear friend and I will always pray that one day I will meet you in the GLORIOUS HEAVEN ABOVE. PRAY FOR ME MICHAEL WHILE YOU ARE WITH OUR CREATOR AND NEVER FORGET US. AMEN AMEN.
July 7th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Micheal Jackson was not just a great-talented atrist, performer, and/ OR the “king of pop”. Michael Jackson was an “Idol”, a supurb artist- none like any other. He was genuine and truly one of a kind. He was thoughtful, caring and truly loved what he did for a living, which as singing, trying to bring peace to ALL, making a difference in all of our lives threw his music. (his videos and dancing (tho I could not move like him) are some of the things I am truly going to miss, there will be no more new moves!)… Michael Jackson was a true Icon around the world, as well as an AMERICAN IDOL and will truly be missed by most. HE WAS SIMPLY THE GREATEST ARTIST THAT WAS EVER!!!!!!…..BEFORE MY TIME, AND MANY OTHER GENERATIONS HAVE YET TO SEE….surly they will wil know who Micheal Jackson is! ..MICHAEL WAS TRULY AN ANGEL, AS THE ANGEL MICHAEL WAS. Micheal Jackson songs as well as the Jacksons songs have been played throughout my whole life for celebrations and special occasions thrughout my family for fun and entertainment, or to yet hear Good ol’ Grooves! To hear Michael’s songs today I still have to dance to the beat, you can’t help but to do so! I love you Michael for all the good vibes your music gives me and for all of the good messages that your legacy leaves behind you!>!>. MAY GOD BLESS AND CONFORT ALL…. RIP. WE LOVE YOU MIICHAEL JACKSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 8th, 2009 at 2:44 am
Michael Jackson was a very unique and amazing human being. He had the biggest heart and wanted only to help everyone in the world. He had multiple talents and his music will live forever. I will always remember him for his kindness and caring person. I know he’s watching us from heaven. R.I.P. God Bless you and you’re family!
July 8th, 2009 at 7:55 am
he will be sadly missed all my love to his family at this very sad time
July 8th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
I am speechless as to what to say . . . this is my 1st “posting” ever and maybe my last. (So much valuable time is wasted sitting at a computer.) But I felt I must say something. I never had an idol nor wanted one. I thought it was better to be yourself and except your own individuality. We are all God’s unique creations, so why would anyone want to be like someone else? As much as Michael touched my life, the only thing I (and many others) never understood was WHY would he ever alter his appearance to a point of being a physical being God didn’t create. (Why would anyone feel so inadequate to change their own uniqueness, unless they had a severe physical deformity that they couldn’t live a normal life.) We may not be content with our outward appearances, but it’s our soul that shines through. With a pure and loving soul like Michael’s, I’ll never know why he wasn’t happy with his God-given appearance. He was a BEAUTIFUL HUMAN BEING — IN AND OUT — a handsome, adorable boy. It’s ashame he couldn’t see that.
My first reaction upon hearing of his passing was shock and disbelief — he’s a superstar — he can’t leave us!! My second reaction (after all the love and attention pouring out all over the world) was it’s ashame he couldn’t see all the love for him when he was alive!!!!!!!!! I set aside my day to watch his memorial service — not much into the tv (another time waster). I drove around blarring his music on the radio (you guessed it — don’t listen to the radio much either, distracting) with the windows down — EVERYONE needed to stop and hear him. This was HIS DAY!!! A tribute to Michael Jackson. The DJ on the radio was getting calls to keep playing his music. (Apparantly the DJ had played a lot of his songs, but was required to play a list of songs — I wanted to call his boss and knock some since into him — this is a historial day honoring Micheal Jackson.)
I’ll be 50 in Aug, so I grew up with Micheal Jackson. I could relate to him, because he was my age. He was a part of my life. I remember my age and what I was doing when a new song was released. His passing is a real eye-opener to my own mortality — wow!
I’ve watched his memorial service again and again on late night tv, and again when I woke up the next day. I want a copy. I was so deeply touched by the service. It was perfect! My only regret was that I wanted it to never end!! I was so touched by Usher singing, “Gone to Soon” (so so true) touching his casket and his brother singing, “Smile” and Brooke Sheids speech from the heart about the true Micheal Jackson . . . and to hear Micheal’s voice — chilling — and the finale, goose-bump beautiful — esp. with Paris’ heart-wrenching comment of her love for her daddy. Talk about a second box of tissues!!!
My thoughts and prayers go out to The Jackson family and MIcheal’s adorable children at this time of profound grief in their lives. We never know day-to-day how our lives can change in a second. But to lose someone so dear to your heart — it feels like a big chuck of your heart got yanked out without warning. It takes time to heal a broken heart as he was such a humanitarian and touched so may hearts with his artistry — his words — his contributions — esp to the children — he ADORED CHILDREN!!! (You could tell how profoundly hurt he was with all the accusations — people with their lust for money, ignoring the spirit of someone truely loving in every way, shape and form.) We will honor his life forever, and realize he would have wanted us all to go on with our lives and “SMILE”, keep our chins up and be happy with what’s left of our lives. We have to eventually come to terms that he’s with his creator, in a better place. A place we are all destine to arrive when God calls us home. Until we all are back again in God’s kingdom, may you rest in peace in God’s loving arms, MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON, our beloved friend . . . our KING OF POP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 8th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Michael Jackson’s death was so unexpected and I think that’s why it’s been so hard for anyone to accept that a wonderful treasure is now forever gone. We were blessed to have an angel like him on this Earth for as long as we did. Thank you Michael for your generous and memorable contributions to the human race (my 3 yr old is already trying to moonwalk!). Thank you for having such a big heart and for being a shining example of what it means to turn the other cheek. No matter how hard people may have tried, they never broke your spirit and I really admired that about you. To his children (if they ever read this) I would just like to say that despite the negative remarks people may make, what matters more than anything is what you remember him for. Anyone with a heart can see what an innocent and loving person he really was. I will NEVER forget the one, the only…Michael Jackson. He will always be imitated, but never duplicated. People are always going to think whatever they want, but I choose to remember Michael Jackson as the gentle soul with a big heart that I know deep down he was. This world can be so cruel and I can only hope he is in a better place now. He will forever be remembered and sorely missed. He truly is one of kind and could never be replaced. Thank you Michael for sharing your talent with us! May God bless and take care of his family and children. May he rest in peace. Love you Michael!
July 8th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Michael,
I will always love you. You will live in my heart forever. I have been passing on memories of you and your music to my children. They will be a new generation of Michael Jackson fans. I wish you hadn’t passed so soon but maybe now you have found peace.
And for your children, all your fans who love you, will love them also. We will keep the memory of you alive for you and for them as well.
You will always be a light in my heart and now an Angel in the sky.
July 10th, 2009 at 6:12 am
An awesomely hauntingly beautiful song of Michael’s called “One Day In Your Life” so fits his leaving us: “ONE DAY IN YOUR LIFE, WHEN YOU FIND THAT YOU’RE ALWAYS LONELY - YOU’LL REMEMBER ME SOMEHOW…”
I listen to him sing this song and can hardly hold back the tears. He is so dear to me.
He was missunderstood and the media tried to tear him apart. Now they just look ~~*%^%`_*$$~^*^#%^ ed seeing that the whole world loves this wonderful person and we don’t give a rats-fat-ass about what they lie about him; ever again. MICHAEL…
July 11th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Michael was a beautiful man with so much love and concern for everyone. All he did was give and give, especially to children. That’s a wonderful person and I wish everyone would just leave him alone now and let him rest in peace and let his family mourn in peace.
September 15th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Michael was the BEST. And he will always be the best. His legacy will live on forever. No one will be able to do what he has done. He was handsome, very innovative, brilliant, and an extraordinary gentleman that has helped thousands of individual around the world. Its too bad the media and America was only concentrating on his personal life, which of course was no business of their. Sad he died in such an unexpected way. For those that has been criticizing him all lthe time, are you all happy now? Gone too soon Michael, Gone too soon. I just could not stop watching his videos. He was too good. He has the midas touch. Thank you so much Michael for entertaining us. Your music and memory will live forever. l.
Well done Michael. God bless you, and may your soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.