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Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service was held Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Tickets were distributed via a lottery system organized by AEG. “It was our wish to allow as many of Michael’s fans to be a part of the memorial, and we wish to thank everyone for their support and understanding at this difficult time,” the Jackson family said in a statement. Live coverage of the Michael Jackson public memorial service was broadcast online and via many major media outlets.
Participants for the Michael Jackson memorial included: Ron more...
“Privacy,” from Michael Jackson’s Invincible, is an impassioned statement from Michael on his status as a public figure and often contentious relationship with paparazzi and media figures who followed his every move. Over an insistent rhythm, including the sound of a camera shutter, Michael pushes back against those who would not give him a moment’s peace or would fabricate stories about him. “There’s a lesson to learn: Respect’s not given, it’s earned,” he sings in a lower register. Longtime friend and collaborator Slash delivers a searing guitar solo on the track.
Michael’s desire for privacy, having earned constant attention more...
The release of “Black or White” as the first single from the album Dangerous marked another step in Michael Jackson’s artistic evolution. The song combined Michael’s message of racial harmony with a measure of defiance, as the lyrics noted “we’re one and the same,” while expressing exasperation with continued racial injustice and his lack of fear of anyone not willing to accept his message, a statement that still resonates. Written by Michael Jackson with rap lyrics by Bill Bottrell, “Black or White” found a receptive audience, driving the song to the top of the singles charts across most of the more...
Written by Siedah Garrett and Glen Ballard
Produced by Quincy Jones for Quincy Jones Productions
Co-Produced by Michael Jackson for MJJ Productions, Inc.
From the album Bad, released August 31, 1987
Released as a single January 16, 1988
THE SHORT FILM
Director: Don Wilson
Michael Jackson’s short film for “Man in the Mirror” was the third of nine short films produced for recordings from Bad, one of the best selling albums of all time. The “Man in the Mirror” single hit No. 1 in four countries in 1988, topping the charts in the United States, Italy, Belgium and more...
“Man In The Mirror” reached #1 on the Billboard charts upon its release as the fourth single from the ‘Bad’ album on January 9th, 1988. Penned by Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett, it is one of two songs on the album which were not written by Michael Jackson.
Time Magazine called the song “Man In The Mirror” “one of the most powerful vocals and accessible social statements, not to mention the best-ever use of a gospel choir in a pop song.”
Michael Jackson: “It is my philosophy too. If you want to make the world a better place, take a more...