Michael Jackson: 'They Don't Care About Us' Rehearsal (6/23/09) for 'This Is It' Tour (Promo Clip)

[Full Promo Clip] Michael Jackson's June 23rd dress rehearsal performance of "They Don't Care About Us" for the "This Is It" tour. His final Staples Center rehearsal was the following night (6/24), and then he died the next day (6/25).

Also, at the end of the official clip you'll notice an eerie smile by Michael Jackson, which is more noticeable in the short clip tacked on at the end of this video (1:49).

(Side Note): Many people have wondered who's the guitarist in this clip. Many have assumed it's Jennifer Batten from Jackson's "Bad," "Dangerous," and "HIStory" tours. It turns out that it's actually Orianthi. She may previously be best known for being asked by Carrie Underwood to join her band onstage at the 2009 Grammys.

(Background Article & Related Videos):

(Update): (Los Angeles Times) - "Orianthi plays through the pain": http://tinyurl.com/y9nldan

(Update #2): "Orianthi shreds Michael Jackson" (Demonstrates "Beat it" Solo): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKHthNMoMzA

(Update #3): "Orianthi - Song for Steve (Live at Vodka Rocks 2010)": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc89QBXnJKc

(Update #4): "Voodoo chile - Orianthi live in KL 4/8/2010": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NKmUIuVmHc

Video: AEG Live, CNN

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[Sandyksbn]

@gentiface2 His smile at the end is heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. God bless you Michael as you dance with angels beyond the reach of those that don't care.

[homestar118]

I find it a bit sad. When he was alive, all anyone seemed to care about was the child molesting scandal. Only when he died did we forget about it and embrace him for his music again.

God bless you, Michael. I hope you're happy, wherever you are.

[MPROJECTOR]

i am with you Palasteen and alla Muslims

[paladir96]

POLAND!!



[georgiromanian]

he smiled before the lights turned off...the last smile!

[karla0081000]

2 days later he would be Dead!! :(

[jonathan55751]

the dance team must had been very upset when they found out he passed away.

[medinalba]

shame for the people who accused him wrongly... they will pay for it. His live was destroyed by them... poisonous 'diablos' envious people, people with no heart.... and not GOD BELIEVERS, 'CALUMNIADORES'. He was and always be the BEST performer ever.

[minhots1]

My God have pity on singers now michael jackson died and had not completed this tour. She was so homesick amazing ..