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25 stars on bill for Michael Jackson's Vienna tribute
Alison Richards08.09.09
The line-up of stars to perform at the official Michael Jackson tribute concert was announced today by his brother, Jermaine.
Mary J Blige, Natalie Cole and Sister Sledge are among 13 artists who will headline at the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna on 26 September in front of an audience of 65,000.
Jermaine told a press conference today that a total of 25 artists are expected to perform.
He said more names will be unveiled at news conferences this week in London and Berlin. The concert will be broadcast.
The venue was chosen, according to Jermaine, because his brother "loved castles".
The performers will play some of Jackson's greatest hits, including Thriller and Billie Jean.
Organisers are billing the event as the main global tribute to Jackson, who died on 25 June in Los Angeles.
Jermaine said the tribute will be the first of an annual series of charity concerts to keep his brother's "humanitarian legacy" alive.
Reader views (1)
Jermaine Jackson the loving brother who did nothing in the last 20YRS to help Michael in his time of turmoil,Michael needed money and he turned him down,he could have got the brothers and sisters together and forced Michael but no they just left him.Jermain snubbed the UK fans,as he said "MICHAEL LOVED CASTLES"and then arranged a tribute in Vienna.
Who are all of these top rate stars that are going to appear,i hope it is not a list of 5th rate stars,Michael does not deserve that,he deserves the best,not the best in their day.
MONEY,its all about money,i just hope that any profit,if any,goes to UK CHARITIES not Jermaines mate in USA.
Michaels fans know what Michael would expect for a tribute concert,NOTHING BUT THE BEST,not quantity,just quality,5 of the best is better than 25 of the 2nd best.
- Ray, london
