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We all know Kipp Lennon as the voice of Michael Jackson when he sang as Michael in Simpsons episode or when he was Michael Jackstone on The Flintstone Kids . We all read the funny stories coming from the producers of Simpsons and now it's time to go back in the history lane and hear Kipp Lennon tell us his interactions with Michael. So please submit your questions to Kipp Lennon in this Q&A.



 
Ahh! Thanks for this! I forgot to put Kipp Lennon in my suggestions but looks like you've got him anyway. :D I can't even count the amount of times I have watched that episode of the Simpsons. It's great to be able to ask him some things.

I'll submit my first batch of questions soon, thanks Ivy and MJJC for this great opportunity.
 
Just his impression of Michael, and how Michael reacted to them being sound-alike. Thanks!
 
1. When and how did you discover that you could imitate Michael Jackson?

2. What is your favourite Michael Jackson song and why?

3. Was it intimidating to impersonate Michael Jackson, in front of the man himself?

4. Why did Michael Jackson not perform the singing parts in Stark Raving Dad? There are conflicting reports that he either wanted to play a joke on his brothers or that he legally was not allowed to. What is the truth?

5. Having lost your father at a young age, what advice would you offer to Michael Jackson's three children? Particularly 10 year old Prince Michael II?

6. Did Michael offer any advice to you for impersonating him? Did he stop you and tell you how to improve or did he just let you do your thing?

7. Did you ever see Michael again after Stark Raving Dad?

8. Are there any Michael Jackson songs that you've heard which are too difficult for you to impersonate?
 
I'll think of some questions and post them later - tomorrow.
 
1. Can you imitate other people too or just Michael?

2. When and how did you noticed that your voice is similar to Michael?

3. Michael is famous of his tricks, did Michael play any tricks on you when you met him?

4. When you record these voice-overs (not just Michael's but all voice-overs), is it hard to keep your cool and not to laugh when you see something funny on screen, is there a need for many takes because of laughing?

5. You also provided Michael's singing voice to The Jacksons an American Dream.
What thoughts that gave you about Michael's life and career?

I'll have more questions but they need mulling over:)
 
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It's so important to ask about what direction he received directly from Michael!!!!!! Please try to get him to talk about this as much as possible!!!!! This is a rare opportunity to get important information about what Michael himself said and did in the studio. I second KingMike J's request for this question:

6. Did Michael offer any advice to you for impersonating him? Did he stop you and tell you how to improve or did he just let you do your thing?

Also: What characteristics of Michael's own performance did he think should be emphasized? Did he give any clues about how he sees himself? What was funny about himself? What was unique about his voice? What did he think was important to capture about him musically?
 
1. What do you think about other Michael Jackson impersonators like Jason Malachi?
2. What do you think about Cascio tracks (Breaking News, Monster & Keep Your Head Up) from the last Michael Jackson album "MICHAEL"? Real or fake?
 
5. You also provided Michael's singing voice to The Jacksons an American Dream.
What thoughts that gave you about Michael's life and career?
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Wow i just know that this is kinda off topic but wow i didnt know that



My question for kipp would be: When did u become an mj fan?
 
^^^ I didn't know either but I did a little search about him and found out.


Ivy, when you are going to post the questions, I have mental block:scratch:
All what has happened last few days, drained my little brain, I need to upload more power to my head and takes few days I think?
 
I'm disappointed at the lack of responses to this Q&A. This is a great opportunity to find the answers to some questions fans have been wondering about for over 20 years. I really can't believe we are still on page one after 5 days. I will try to think of a few more questions.
 
Which do you prefer to do, singing in the "real" movies and playing a "real" character, or doing voice-overs for cartoon characters?
There are similarities with Michael Jackson and you, Michael started his career with his brothers, and you have a band consisting family members (cousin and brother). Do you find it hard to work with family members?
How conflicts are solved within your band?
Who has the deciding vote:)?
Are you still touring with Roger Waters?


Ivy, you can modify or edit my questions if they don't make any sense:)
 
I'd lile to ask 'What were your first impressions on meeting Michael Jackson'? Did you feel intimidated and nervous about being the 'voice' of a global superstar'? 'Were you happy with your performance or would you have done it differently in hindsight'?
I would also like to thank you for doing a great job.
 
Do you have any fond memory of Michael that you could share with us?
 
09. If you were approached to reprise your singing role as Michael Jackson in The Simpsons some time in the future, would you do it?

10. Where/When/How did you find out that Michael Jackson had died and what was your reaction?

11. Did you ever see Michael Jackson live in concert? If so, what was it like? If not, do you regret this now?

12. If Sony asked you to sing a song in your "Michael-voice" for an unfinished song in a future album of unreleased MJ songs would you do it? Why?

13. If The Jacksons ever asked you to record a new song with them in your "Michael-voice" as a tribute would you do it? Why?

14. Apart from yourself, do you know of any other good Michael Jackson voice impersonators?
 
Oh cool! I don't know much about Kipp Lennon other then this person is the voice on the MJ Simpsons and Flinstone episodes. =/
Perhaps I do know other things he did? But, maybe I don't pay much attention to credits? lol But, as far as the Simpsons and Flinstones episodes are concerned I could always tell they where not not really MJ. But, I think he did a nice job cause many still are fooled. Anyways forgive my questions if the answers are already known? But, I want to participant cause I love these Q and A's. :)

1. How were you picked to imitate MJs voice on The Simpsons?

2. Was MJ involved in pickin u for the Simpsons episode himself?

3. Did MJ know about the Flinstone episode at all? If so what did he think about it?

4. Did u get to spend some quality time with MJ when u too first met?

5. Do u ever use the MJ voice for fun to see how people react to it? :p

6. How long have you been a Michael fan?

7. Did u ever see MJ again after the Simpsons episode?

8. What kind of things in ur life/career are u doing now?

Okay I think that's all I have...=/ Thanks
 
Have the questions been submitted? It doesn't look like anyone has anything else to ask.
 
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