Michael Jackson: Sam Harris Remembers the King of Pop

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Sam remembers his time meeting and working with Michael Jackson through the years. First when Sam won Star Search and signed with Motown Records, several events and most notably when Sam served as the music supervisor for the Emmy-nominated television special "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration."

In late November 2001, the CBS television network aired a two-hour special in honor of Michael Jackson's thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, "Got to Be There", was recorded in 1971). The show was edited from footage of two separate concerts Michael had orchestrated in New York City's Madison Square Garden on September 7 and September 10 of 2001. The shows sold out in five hours. Ticket prices were pop's most expensive ever; the best seats cost $5,000 and included a dinner with Michael Jackson and a signed poster. Jackson reportedly earned $7.5 million for each of the two concerts, which is over $150,000 per minute. The show ranked first in black viewers over the decade ending 2008.

The concerts are mentioned in the VH1 biopic "Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story," which notes that the last of the two concerts wrapped up just hours before planes ran into the Twin Towers of Lower Manhattan's World Trade Center (see September 11th terrorist attacks). The concerts featured in the Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special were his last concerts ever as Michael would have embarked on a 50 date residency at the O2 arena, however due to his death the concerts were canceled.

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 June 25, 2009), often dubbed the "King of Pop," was an American recording artist, widely regarded as one of the greatest entertainers who ever lived. With his trademark black fedora and single, sequinned glove, his unique contributions to music and dance, along with a highly publicized personal life, made him a central part of popular culture around the world for four decades.

One of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, his achievements included multiple Guinness World Records—including the "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time"—13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles, and the sale of over 750 million records. He was also a notable philanthropist, donating millions of dollars to the 39 charities he supported, and raising more through his own Heal the World Foundation.

The seventh child of the Jackson family, he made his debut in 1968 as a member of The Jackson 5, beginning a solo career in 1971. His 1982 album Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time, with four others—Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991), and HIStory (1995)—among the best selling. He popularized several physically complicated dance moves, such as the robot and the moonwalk, now iconic. He is widely credited with having transformed the music video from a promotional tool into an art form, with videos such as Thriller, "Beat It" and "Billie Jean" making him the first African American to amass a strong crossover following on MTV, and others, such as "Black or White" and "Scream", ensuring his popularity well into the 1990s.

Jackson's personal life generated significant controversy. His changing appearance was noticed from the early 1980s, his skin appearing paler and his facial features becoming almost androgynous. He was accused in 1993 of child sexual abuse, and though no charges were brought, his health suffered when he started using painkillers to cope with the stress. He married twice and fathered three children, one of them with a surrogate mother, actions that triggered more speculation about his life. In 2005, he was tried and acquitted of different child molestation allegations, which provoked a further decline in his health. He died in Los Angeles on June 25, 2009, aged 50, after suffering a cardiac arrest. His memorial service was broadcast live around the world and attracted an audience of up to one billion people.

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[dmatt10635]

Why does he keep wiping his nose?

[SamHarrisCOM]

@dmatt10635 because he has one?

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[athenazg]

DON'T watch the Bashir documentary! It's a load of hoxwallup!

Michael put out a rebuttal to the Bashir documentary, but it barely gets any attention. Search "Michael Jackson - Interview never meant to see".

Michael may have had his issues. But he was kind, loving, and generous. And let us never forget, he was a flawed human..... just like the rest of us.

[xtremecoasters]

Well that was interesting. After seeing This is It I don't believe for a second that Michael Jackson was not able to do the shows. Considering he was not putting full effort into rehearsals, preserving himself for the real deal, the dancing, singing etc was spectacular. It was 100% live & he sounded great, probably the best he has sounded since the Bad Tour. I don't think MJ could give any more. He gave his all constantly, not just musically, but with his love & his donations of time and money.

[soulcalibur33]

ma dov'e' Michael? O__O

[bronxbabi100]

Normal-ish?? Lol! I remember this guy from Star Search back in the day. Anyway, he's funny as HELL!

[Sophiazewdu]

@zankhe43 We all wish that Michael didn't have a "caged life", but I know that Michael did more positive things in this world than any other celebrity in this sad world. And for a Genius, Michael can't just be like the rest of the other celebrities because he is on the top. For him to hang out with some other celebrities who like to party all night was not his thing!

[lyricalpassion1]

@SamHarrisCOM stay in the flow...make room for the new light...i like that...i really like that...sharing...the light that God given talent...i like that...goodness you really said it here...

[lyricalpassion1]

@SamHarrisCOM lmbo!

[lyricalpassion1]

or they become great car salesmen

lmbo!

[lyricalpassion1]

@SamHarrisCOM lmbo!

[TheMadoula]

Michael you are the Best! The most beautiful person in the world! I love you!