King Of Pop

When 90,000 Held Their Breath: Michael Jackson’s Electric “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” in Bucharest

Deborah L. Jacobs

The lights flash, the crowd roars, and then the beat drops. Michael Jackson steps forward, owning the stage with the ...

The Lost 2002 Studio Session, Where Michael Jackson and Barry Gibb’s Friendship Became a Song

Deborah L. Jacobs

Michael Jackson wasn’t just an entertainer he was a force of nature whose music could unite stadiums full of strangers ...

When Michael Jackson Brought ‘Thriller to Bucharest’ the Stage Became a Living Breathing Piece of Pop Culture

Deborah L. Jacobs

When Michael Jackson stepped into the spotlight, the world didn’t just watch they felt it. His ability to mix music, ...

‘Billie Jean in Bucharest’ Showed Michael Jackson at the Height of His Power Precision and Pure Magic

Deborah L. Jacobs

When Michael Jackson walked onto a stage, the world seemed to hold its breath. There was a tension in the ...

‘Beat It’ Was Already a Global Anthem but Michael Jackson Turned It into a Live Battle Cry Against Fear

Deborah L. Jacobs

Michael Jackson didn’t just perform he transformed every stage into a world of its own. Fans followed him not only ...

“Man In The Mirror” in Bucharest: The Night Michael Jackson Turned a Concert into a Call for Change

Deborah L. Jacobs

There are times in music when one song can completely change the feeling in a place. On October 1, 1992 ...

Behind the Curtain with Michael Jackson: The Quiet Power Before the Smash Hits Stage

Deborah L. Jacobs

There is something special about seeing a singer before the big show begins. Michael Jackson is getting ready for the ...

Inside the Heartbeat of a Legend: Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ at the Bad Tour Live in East Rutherford

Deborah L. Jacobs

The lights shine on the stage and the crowd gets louder before the first note is even played. Michael Jackson ...

When Michael Jackson Lit Up Buenos Aires in 1993 And Turned a Concert Into a Tidal Wave of Energy and Emotion

Deborah L. Jacobs

Spotlights cut through the night and the crowd erupts as Michael Jackson launches into a show that feels more like ...

Michael Jackson’s Durban Concert, Still Feels Like the Perfect Ending to an Era of Music History

Deborah L. Jacobs

Michael Jackson took the stage in Durban for the final leg of his HIStory World Tour closing a chapter that ...