Michael Jackson - O2 Arena 2009 discussion

signs · 04-03-2009, 7:40 AM

Not me

There is no smoke without fire

It seems he wont start his tour in the states as it's still "tender" for him over there ,so we've got him

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7921687.stm

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*mistymoo* · 04-03-2009, 8:17 AM

maybe we could send gary glitter over there c how they like it

signs · 04-03-2009, 8:22 AM

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maybe we could send gary glitter over there c how they like it

Rumour has it he's the support act

daveaka · 04-03-2009, 8:26 AM

I bet he cancels, he looks far too frail to do a decent moonwalk...freak

IPaintSara · 04-03-2009, 11:11 AM

Who cares? His truly vast and ever increasing number of creditors

Dony · 04-03-2009, 11:19 AM

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Who cares? His truly vast and ever increasing number of creditors

How long before he's the 3rd Jackson to be on Big Brother.

Coffin · 04-03-2009, 11:56 AM

I care as I am always for the quality of the 'product' rather than the inevitable baggage that follows in being so successful.

I have no interest at all whether he is straight or gay, white or black, 25 or 50, rich or poor, surgically enhanced or otherwise. As long as he can still sing and perform as he did when I grew up listening to his music as a kid, that's what matters.

I was fortunate to be able to see Jackson perform at Wembley during his Dangerous tour, heights he never reached again. I have big doubts tho as to whether he has enough left in him to perform consistently at a high level, particularly live.

signs · 04-03-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by coffin137

I care as I am always for the quality of the 'product' rather than the inevitable baggage that follows in being so successful.

I have no interest at all whether he is straight or gay, white or black, 25 or 50, rich or poor, surgically enhanced or otherwise. As long as he can still sing and perform as he did when I grew up listening to his music as a kid, that's what matters.

I was fortunate to be able to see Jackson perform at Wembley during his Dangerous tour, heights he never reached again. I have big doubts tho as to whether he has enough left in him to perform consistently at a high level, particularly live.

I saw him at Milton Keynes ,and i can tell you now with all the allegations of pedophilia i will not be seeing him nor buying any new material he puts out

Dony · 04-03-2009, 12:06 PM

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I care as I am always for the quality of the 'product' rather than the inevitable baggage that follows in being so successful.

So you think that being successful goes hand in hand with the kind of baggage Jackson has gathered up for himself over the years?

I can think of many more successful bands / singers than Jackson, none of which you could say come with baggage.

Coffin · 04-03-2009, 12:34 PM

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So you think that being successful goes hand in hand with the kind of baggage Jackson has gathered up for himself over the years?

I can think of many more successful bands / singers than Jackson, none of which you could say come with baggage.

I don't think being successful inevitably leads to all artists carrying baggage. In Jackon's case it was inevitable, as it began whilst he was part of the Jackson 5.

What I'm (trying!) to say is I have no interest in the crap that follows an artist. I enjoy music video's, but if they didn't exist it wouldn't bother me, as I'd rather hear the actual music. I love football but I don't obsess over the players etc.

I wasn't sure if I should make my original post as I suspected it would lead to question. I'm just saying I have enjoyed his music over the past 40 or so years and if he still has enough quality to carry that on, that's ok for me.

King Tones · 04-03-2009, 1:05 PM

Heard on the Radio last night that Front Row seats will cost around £800

Thats just crazy

Deftones

soundstory · 04-03-2009, 1:31 PM

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I saw him at Milton Keynes ,and i can tell you now with all the allegations of pedophilia i will not be seeing him nor buying any new material he puts out

regardless whether you or I think he was guilty, he was found innocent in the eyes of the law.

You sound like the Pedofile General off Monkey Dust

signs · 04-03-2009, 3:20 PM

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You sound like the ~~Pedofile~~ Pedofinder General off Monkey Dust

what do you mean ?

Edit......... just you tubed it very funny

OJ Simpson ?

soundstory · 04-03-2009, 3:45 PM

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Originally Posted by signs

what do you mean ?

Edit......... just you tubed it very funny

OJ Simpson ?

& thanks for correcting my spelling too

krish · 04-03-2009, 6:09 PM

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How long before he's the 3rd Jackson to be on Big Brother.

I think he'd rather be on Big Brother's Little Brother

where's my coat?

Alison22uk · 04-03-2009, 7:52 PM

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Originally Posted by coffin137

I care as I am always for the quality of the 'product' rather than the inevitable baggage that follows in being so successful.

I have no interest at all whether he is straight or gay, white or black, 25 or 50, rich or poor, surgically enhanced or otherwise. As long as he can still sing and perform as he did when I grew up listening to his music as a kid, that's what matters.

I was fortunate to be able to see Jackson perform at Wembley during his Dangerous tour, heights he never reached again. I have big doubts tho as to whether he has enough left in him to perform consistently at a high level, particularly live.

ahh finally somebody else who shares my opinion on him and other artists, not fussed what lies behind the music so i dont care if he's guilty or not tbh, if he still produces good music then thats all i care about but he stopped that ages ago im afraid. A once brilliant artist, i think this tour will be rubbish. His era has passed now, he should move on.

nonumb · 04-03-2009, 8:48 PM

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I think he'd rather be on Big Brother's Little Brother

where's my coat?

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regardless whether you or I think he was guilty, he was found innocent in the eyes of the law.

You sound like the Pedofile General off Monkey Dust

Yeah but theres whole loads of other stuff in that the first kid he just payed off massively and he blatently would've been charged with. Also he was in a hotel room with loads of children and the next morning they found poo smeared all over the place. He's just wierd.

Yeah you can say that doesnt affect the music but I just dont really like his music anyway. So to me he's just someone whos rich and gets away with paedophilia because of his money and status. And now his money has run out and he's a sad and desperate wierdo.

RMCF · 04-03-2009, 9:41 PM

Re: original question of MJ - Who cares?

Probably his fans?

Thread could read New Oasis tour - who cares? Or Mariah Carey to play O2 - who cares?

Although I think the pirpose of the thread was to take a stab at him.

Personally, haven't seen him in recent years, there is no way that man is going to be able to put on a show. He's like a man of 90. Too frail.

GYRODEC1 · 05-03-2009, 7:58 AM

Hi.

I'm a big fan of the 'King Of Pop', so when they said he is doing 30 days of concerts in the UK. I was on cloud nine.

I can't wait to see him at the 02 Stadium. But there is a couple of doubts in my mind. 1. I hope the tickets will not be seriously expensive during this bad financial time. 2. Has Michael got the energy to perform at this high level.

Personally all I don't believe any of this garbage about the child molesting that went on.
Michael is not stupid to risk his career like that. But I'm afraid his name is tarnished forever, and these things will never be forgotten.

But no one can deny what a gifted individual he is with his music and dancing.

'Welcome back Michael' your still a Legend in my eyes.

signs · 05-03-2009, 8:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Alison22uk

ahh finally somebody else who shares my opinion on him and other artists, not fussed what lies behind the music so i dont care if he's guilty or not tbh, if he still produces good music then thats all i care about but he stopped that ages ago im afraid. A once brilliant artist, i think this tour will be rubbish. His era has passed now, he should move on.

would you mind me asking then if Gary Glitter was to bring out a critically acclaimed album now ,would you buy it ?

signs · 05-03-2009, 8:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GYRODEC1

Hi.

I'm a big fan of the 'King Of Pop', so when they said he is doing 30 days of concerts in the UK. I was on cloud nine.

I can't wait to see him at the 02 Stadium. But there is a couple of doubts in my mind. 1. I hope the tickets will not be seriously expensive during this bad financial time. 2. Has Michael got the energy to perform at this high level.

Personally all I don't believe any of this garbage about the child molesting that went on.
Michael is not stupid to risk his career like that. But I'm afraid his name is tarnished forever, and these things will never be forgotten.

But no one can deny what a gifted individual he is with his music and dancing.

'Welcome back Michael' your still a Legend in my eyes.

hummmm , the hanging the baby over the balcony trick

krish · 05-03-2009, 9:34 AM

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hummmm , the hanging the baby over the balcony trick

My view is that he's just got the mental age of a child, as evidenced by his behaviour in interviews, in court, in business etc. That's why he's broke ... know's sweet FA about money or prudence, easily fleeced, pays/borrows from/relies on others who then cut him loose because of his immature behaviour and spending.

I doubt he's actually shagged anything, and if he really was a paedophile he'd very likely be very crafty, slippery and scheming as they tend to be, rather than an immature clueless spendaholic hypochondriac. I've read about the old recording sessions with Quincey Jones, with Q constantly exasperated by his infantile behaviour.

y2k · 05-03-2009, 9:46 AM

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I doubt he's actually shagged anything.

Apart for his wife/nurse and she was no looker

Last seen Jacko perform on tv a few years ago and he was a bag of nerves and sounded terrible, don't think to many people will pay a big amount to watch him now.

Someone mentioned Gary Glitter earlier, I wouldn't be surprised if he made a comeback but not in the U.K., I was in Canada working a couple of years ago and the radio stations were always playing his songs, I wondered if anyone over there even knew what he has been jailed for (twice), also thought to myself that Glitter would be getting paid everytime they played one of his songs.

krish · 05-03-2009, 10:03 AM

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Apart for his wife/nurse

Cash 'n' carry job? Spunkety Spunk cheque book and syringe?

chrisuk01 · 05-03-2009, 11:28 AM

Cant see a thread on this (doesnt mean there isnt one mind lol)

Whats peoples thoughts on this ? as he is supposedly going to be announcing today some concerts in the 02 arena.

Me personally, i hope he does, as was too young to see him first time round, and this would obviously be last chance.

Dont think he will be as good as last tours he did (obviously), though i do have high hopes still!!

With being in the o2 arena, do they still do the offer where people who have there hpone with 02 get priority ? if so where do you go to apply for tickets ? as dont want to miss out