Today in Michael Jackson History June 12th

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Today in Michael Jackson History June 12th




HISTORICAL DATES


1988 - Michael Jackson performs the second of two nights of his BAD concert Tour at Eriksbergsvarvet, Gothenburg, Sweden

2001 -Michael Jackson goes to the "Hit Factory" studio in New York to present his new album called Invincible to Sony executives. He wants the song Unbreakable to be the first single but Sony wants the song You Rock My World and Michael accepts. He starts to work on the video with director Hype Williams.

2002 - Michael Jackson goes shopping at Hamley’s.

2003 - Michael Jackson's beloved friend and staunch supporter, legendary film actor Gregory Peck passes away at age 87 at his Los Angeles home, peacefully in his sleep, with his wife of 48 yrs, Veronique, at his side. Gregory Pecks widow Veronique Passani-Peck asked Michael to help organize the funeral and burial services. Church officials estimated that almost 3,000 people attended the funeral. Gregory Peck was one of Hollywood's most beloved and famous leading men, he starred in over 70 films and had a long successful acting career. He is best known for his role as Atticus Finch in the 1962 film "To Kill a Mockingbird" which earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor.

We fondly remember Gregory Peck and his wife from 'Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies' that was first aired in April 2003 on Fox television. In the program Michael talks about his love and friendship with Gregory and how Neverland brings out the child in grown men when they come to visit. The home movie clip is of a visit Gregory and Veronique made to Neverland in June 1991. Gregory and his wife Veronique published a letter in the media in 2002 to support Michael over the media criticism over the Martin Bashir Documentary and Michael holding Blanket out the window for his fans

Dear Michael,

You are recognized as a great artist all over the world, but very few know you as a father. We have been close friends and have known you over twenty-five years. We have spent many times together with you, Prince, Paris and Prince Michael, who all play happily with our grandchildren.

We and our children, who are of your generation, have always admired you as a loving and caring father. They love you and respect you. You raised them with gentleness and kindness and genuine concern for their well-being. Their joy and love are a reflection of your attention and love as a parent.

Those who criticize and judge you should do well to look into their own family life. We have seen you countless times as an attentive and devoted father, and we join your many friends who stand beside you and your family now.

With love,

Veronique and Greg

2003 - Michael Jackson attends a Rainbow/PUSH Coalition breakfast planning meeting with Reverend Jesse Jackson held at the First Church of Deliverance in Chicago. Operation PUSH (People To Save Humanity) focuses, among musical arts, the city's black population, their churches, schools, slums and playgrounds, and promotes the hope for an improved future, benefiting the children of Chicago, Illinois.

2003 - Michael's attorneys reached a confidential settlement with his former adviser Myung-Ho Lee, or rather his company Union Finance and Investment Corp., who sued Michael because of breach of contract (Michael counter-sued them). Details on the settlement were sealed.

2006 - Michael Jackson is in Versailles (France) with Anton, Grace & the kids gives a deposition in the Prescient case






PICTURES OF THE DAY

I :heart: Gregory Peck

Gregory and Veronique Peck on set of Smooth criminal 1987

Michael Jackson with his good friend Gregory Peck 1999

Michael Jackson at Rainbow Coalition meeting in June 2003





SONG OF THE DAY

Michael Jackson - You Rock My World - 30th Anniversary Celebration 2001

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SmoothC21HD http://youtu.be/l_DSgpV_iXI






VIDEOS OF THE DAY

Michael Jackson - Bad Tour - Gothenburg 1988

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Gregory and Veronique Peck visit Neverland Ranch 1991

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Qbee http://youtu.be/_3Oqwv4McXs




QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Immortality's my game
From Bliss I came
In Bliss I am sustained
To Bliss I return
If you don't know it now
It's a shame

Are you listening?"

~ Michael Jackson (Dancing the Dream)





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[Bubs]

Gregory and his wife were lovely. What a great support they provided to Michael when he needed it.
I didn't know Veronica asked Michael's help to organise Gregory's funeral.

 

[MJ*PP]

Haha i loved mrs Pecks comment in Neverland.
"Are You Listening" is def my fave of the book.I wonder if he recorded it..