Jacko’s Bangalore fans participate in musical night in tribute
By ANISunday, July 26, 2009
BANGALORE - The death of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has created a big void in the music world, and his fans in India offered a musical tribute to him in Bangalore on Saturday.
Jackson’s fans converged here and danced to his popular tunes, played on the 20 X 15 feet large screen.
The organisers of the event said that they did not have to pay a single penny to the orchestra and disc jockey.
“Everyone has come free of cost. They are just saying it for Michael, we are there, no charges. Including the artistes, all the DJs are not taking a single … they are coming to pay their tribute to Michael Jackson,” said J.Devanand Balaji, one of the organisers.
Michael Jackson, who introduced the concept of ‘Moon Walk’, died on June 25 in Los Angeles. He was 50.
The pop star’s death is shrouded in controversy.
One of the most commercially successful entertainers of all time, Jackson’s unique contribution to music and dance, along with his highly publicized personal life, made him a cult figure for over four decades.
A double-inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, his other achievements feature multiple Guinness World Records - including the “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time” - 13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles, and estimated sales of over 750 million records. He was also a notable philanthropist and humanitarian who donated millions of dollars to a record 39 charities, plus what he raised by way of his own Heal the World Foundation. (ANI)
