thesexofit said:

I read about that. Emmanuel was only at the LA shows though. Reason was Michael irritated at everybody and didn't wanna be around them. They were riding together in a plane and Mike had his own private jet
Speaking of Jermaine, apparently he was doin' his cheating thing on this tour as usual(The girl who was seeing was his second baby momma). Jackie couldn't do the tour because his then wife Edid hit him with her car after she found out he had been dating Paula Abdul(she whooped Paula's ass too ) and got her pregnant
[Edited 6/13/07 22:35pm]

I read my share of MJ books

The Live Aid, he had started recording Bad, doing Captain EO, but I've heard that he was interested in doing the show. All I know is, The Mick Jagger/Tina Turner duet of "State of Shock" wasn't a highlight for me

bboy87 said:

Are you kidding? That Mick Jagger/tina turner bit rocked. Better then the original (never liked the studio version much)

Yeah, there is a nasty but fascinating book simply called "unauthorized". Of course, if any bio ever says "unauthorized", then u know its gonna be nasty to try and make it interesting. The jordy chandler chapters drag bigtime though. Particually what Michael apparantly did to him. Book was released around that time though.

I gotta admit, whilst i dont think mike is a pedo, i did find it cruel how he would befriend a few young boys and then disown them as they got a little older. That could be very well true. Having said that, thats Mike.

All i tell people about Gavin is why would a pedo, put his "victim" on a internationally broadcast documentary, holding hands no less. Mike ain't that dumb surely? Naive yes, but that stupid?

I read my share of MJ books

The Live Aid, he had started recording Bad, doing Captain EO, but I've heard that he was interested in doing the show. All I know is, The Mick Jagger/Tina Turner duet of "State of Shock" wasn't a highlight for me

I've also heard that was when he started the surgery for the scalp burn and hid out because of "the change"

I gotta admit, whilst i dont think mike is a pedo, i did find it cruel how he would befriend a few young boys and then disown them as they got a little older.

He should re-train his voice. Over the last 15 years he has become more of a dancer than singer. He has to redress that balance and become a singer first and foremost again and a dancer second, that way he can continue performing into old age.

Honestly, I wasn't that impressed the last time I saw Michael which was the MSG concerts. I was excited to see him and to be there and had fun but I didn't feel he was spectacular or anything. I think I most enjoyed when he was with his brothers. When he did YRMW with the girls behind him it was almost bathroom break worthy. Almost. The energy was low IMO.

I also can't block out that MTV appearance with NSYNC and that slow motion spin. If you were a dancer and you don't or can't dance anymore you really have to be a dynamic performer with a huge stage presence or have an amazing voice. A few have both. MJ has a voice but I don't know how amazing it is anymore live.

Honestly, I wasn't that impressed the last time I saw Michael which was the MSG concerts. I was excited to see him and to be there and had fun but I didn't feel he was spectacular or anything. I think I most enjoyed when he was with his brothers. When he did YRMW with the girls behind him it was almost bathroom break worthy. Almost. The energy was low IMO.

I also can't block out that MTV appearance with NSYNC and that slow motion spin. If you were a dancer and you don't or can't dance anymore you really have to be a dynamic performer with a huge stage presence or have an amazing voice. A few have both. MJ has a voice but I don't know how amazing it is anymore live.

JackieBlue said:

I was there too..both nights...
It was sad !

I've said this before and DarlingDiana chewed me out but I'll say it again:

Forget the dancing,forget the flashy shows,forget the big group of dancers and the slick choreography...

MJ should do an MTV Unplugged which should pave the way for a scaled-down acoustic tour.PUT THE FOCUS BACK ON HIS VOICE! Remind people of why they became fans in the first place.He could get up there,smiling and telling jokes between songs,make the audience laugh,and act like a human being for once! He could also use this show to officially declare that he's retiring that silly "King Of Pop" title.He has numerous songs that would sound great in a stripped-down setting:

Human Nature
I Can't Help It
She's Out Of My Life
Liberian Girl
Man In The Mirror
Butterflies
Whatever Happens
Heaven Can Wait
Will You Be There
Jackson Five Medley: Who's Lovin You/Maybe Tommorrow/I'll Be There/Destiny
Billie Jean
Rock With You
Stranger In Moscow
It's The Falling In Love
The Lady In My Life


He could even do a new song or two....maybe a great new song that he can dedicate to the memory of his pal James Brown In between songs,he could poke fun at his own image,tell some funny tales,and present himself as a NEW,focused,down-to-Earth individual.

Honestly, I wasn't that impressed the last time I saw Michael which was the MSG concerts. I was excited to see him and to be there and had fun but I didn't feel he was spectacular or anything. I think I most enjoyed when he was with his brothers. When he did YRMW with the girls behind him it was almost bathroom break worthy. Almost. The energy was low IMO.

I also can't block out that MTV appearance with NSYNC and that slow motion spin. If you were a dancer and you don't or can't dance anymore you really have to be a dynamic performer with a huge stage presence or have an amazing voice. A few have both. MJ has a voice but I don't know how amazing it is anymore live.

I've said this before and DarlingDiana chewed me out but I'll say it again:

Forget the dancing,forget the flashy shows,forget the big group of dancers and the slick choreography...

MJ should do an MTV Unplugged which should pave the way for a scaled-down acoustic tour.PUT THE FOCUS BACK ON HIS VOICE! Remind people of why they became fans in the first place.He could get up there,smiling and telling jokes between songs,make the audience laugh,and act like a human being for once! He could also use this show to officially declare that he's retiring that silly "King Of Pop" title.He has numerous songs that would sound great in a stripped-down setting:

Human Nature
I Can't Help It
She's Out Of My Life
Liberian Girl
Man In The Mirror
Butterflies
Whatever Happens
Heaven Can Wait
Will You Be There
Jackson Five Medley: Who's Lovin You/Maybe Tommorrow/I'll Be There/Destiny
Billie Jean
Rock With You
Stranger In Moscow
It's The Falling In Love
The Lady In My Life


He could even do a new song or two....maybe a great new song that he can dedicate to the memory of his pal James Brown In between songs,he could poke fun at his own image,tell some funny tales,and present himself as a NEW,focused,down-to-Earth individual.

SoulAlive said:

Thats a Great Idea! I would Love 2 see something like that. As long as he does his "Sha mon!" I will be happy with it..

SoulAlive said:

SoulAlive, you know this has been my dream for MJ for the last 10 years or so but I sorta gave up. It almost makes too much sense for him to do. He could even play one of those many instruments he apparently plays as a nice bonus. Total focus on the music almost seems impossible.

JackieBlue said:

It's a shame he won't do this.I think this is one of the few ways that he can make a genuine comeback.Everybody loves his old songs.There would be ALOT of interest in a tour like this.Plus,he could use this performance to show a NEW,improved version of himself....someone who can have actually fun with his songs and is not afraid to try some new arrangements for once.An album like this would be much more enjoyable than yet another glossy,over-produced,over-hyped album with hip-hop producers and collaborations.

I think when performers do this type of gig and do it well, they really need to connect with the audience and that's something Michael doesn't do well to me. Maybe that's why he won't do it. But it helps to really see and identify with your audience not just go through rehearsed motions and responses. At MJ shows I've often felt like there was plexiglass between us and the stage. Even the call and response portions feel so automatic. Maybe it's because there are just too many damn people but I've been to other big shows and felt differently. But this is just my I could be way off base.

I was saying that MJ is really terrible at crowd interaction

I guess that's mostly the fault of people at the front rows

LightOfArt said:

Yea...they were 2 busy fainting after seeing him do the Moonwalk 4 the Billionth time.

Will people still be fainting when he is hobbling back & forth on the stage with the same Jacket singing 'Beat It'??

The New Michael Jackson??

Judging from the last time I saw MJ per4m on his Tribute show a couple of years back. I have been thinking about what an MJ show would be like nowadays. He looked very tired & kinda old while he was dancing. Don't get me wrong..I still think he's an amazing dancer

Michael was OFF! That whole era(2001-early 2002), he was...how can I say....fuck it, I don't know, he was just off. That part in "Living With Michael Jackson" was way better.
These days, if Michael didn't dance as much or if Prince wasn't doing the splits or whatever, I don't care! I'm 19 years old and haven't even seen them live I need a hug

i don´t know what was wrong with him that night. He looked tired and as if he was sick. I think if he exercised, he could get back in shape.

MJ shows just always seem 2 be like he is on Auto Pilot. Kick here...Spin here...Oww!...Moonwalk...

Cinnamon234 said:

EmbattledWarrior said:

No offense to any vegans out there. But Mike needs to eat some MEAT.Because of MJ's lack of meat consumption he suffers from Vitamin B-12 deficiency.
Doctors have connected that this type of deficiency may cause or help spread cases of vitiligo. B12 is mostly found in animal tissue.
All his doctors prescribed him to eat MEAT, but he refuses.
Mj can still build his body into shape but now that he's older he needs certain things.
If the late james brown was still slippin and sliding into his 70's and mick jagger can still run up and down a stage night after night for a tour; MJ can def get his steps back... He just needs to workout and start eating healthy and take the right vitamins.


But Michael is no longer a vegetarian and hasn't been one for years now. He does eat meat. The only thing I think is that he just looks a little too thin and frail. He needs to gain some weight. Also ever since Michael fell from that crane during a performance from the "History Tour" he has had bad back problems. I don't know what his situation is like these days, but a bad back is nothing to play with and I don't know if he'll still be able to dance that well anymore because of it but we'll see.

Its funny U say that because I was talking 2 someone about that very same thing. I was saying that MJ is really terrible at crowd interaction. Its always the same ol' "I Love You!".."Beat It!"..then the crowd says "Beat It".

I have been 2 Prince shows where he will literally point & speak directly 2 a Person in the Audience. MJ shows just always seem 2 be like he is on Auto Pilot. Kick here...Spin here...Oww!...Moonwalk...

I honestly believe he was a better Vocalist when he was in his teen years. He needs 2 bring that voice back! Quit with all of these so predictable Dance routines.
[Edited 6/14/07 7:41am]