Friday, June 26, 2009
News Michael Jackson tributes in Atlanta
Posted by Alejandro A. Leal on Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 3:05 PM
If you haven't heard the news that the King of Pop has passed by now, you're a zombie and should've been cast for the "Thriller" video. With fans all over expressing their grief, don't bet against it, DJs will be spinning Michael Jackson records all weekend long.
Also, people are organizing tributes and vigils. Below are some of the updates we've seen, we'll add more as they come across our screen. Know of any others? Send them our way, or post a comment below.
Today:
>> From Central Atlanta Progress' Twitter:
#michaeljackson tribute by DJ Mike B. today in Woodruff Park, Downtown Atlanta from 12-2 p.m. It'll thrill you!about 1 hour ago from web
>> From @JayForceATL and others:
Candlelight Vigil for Michael Jackson @ Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta [to]night @ 8pm.about 14 hours ago from web
Update 2:41 p.m: 11Alive has a new update saying Underground will host the "Thriller" tribute at Kenny's Alley. Those wishing to participate should be there at 5:30 p.m.
>> From @listener42 and others, see more info on the "Thriller" tribute from 11alive.com.
In Atlanta? Come to Centennial tonight at 5:30 for a gigantic Thriller dance tribute to Michael Jackson. #11alive #atlanta #michaeljackson29 minutes ago from Ping.fm ·
Err, never mind, 11alive has posted an update saying the event at Centennial Park has been canceled due to "liability" issues.
>> From Georgia Aquarium's Twitter account (thanks mrcoker) :
GeorgiaAquarium: As a tribute to the king of pop, the Aquarium will be playing Michael Jackson's music in the atrium all weekend. #michaeljackson
Saturday
>> STIR (SOUNDS, THOUGHTS, IDEAS, AND RHYMES) @ Woodruff Arts Center will do an MJ tribute. More info on STIR over at the Woodruff Arts Center website.
Tuesday June 30th
>> Sol Fusion and Friends will host an MJ Tribute at Opera nightclub.
>> Not an event, but a freebie, ATL2nite.com is giving away a free download of Michael Jackson's "Soulful Years" by DJ Jaycee.
Saturday July 4th
>> Michael Jackson dance party at Eyedrum, 9 p.m. Free; donations accepted.
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Michael Jackson Tribute Sunday, June 28, 4p - 8p at DaBomb Sports Grill - Lithonia - 2912 Evans Mill Rd. FREE & FAMILIES & CHILDREN welcome!
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I'm sure that MJ would appreciate all of the children for coming out to remember him. Actually, I think that love is a better word to use than appreciate.
For what I understand it will take 4-6 weeks to know the actual cause of Michael’s death. When all is said and done we may know a lot more about why Michael was the Michael Jackson we came to know and not the young man from the Jackson 5
Very Bad News, We have Lost an Extraordinary Person who rolled his life completely on dance and music. Jackson is No more but god will soon gives a solution.
Speaking of Michael Jackson tributes, here's one from an underdog. I've even managed to secure my underground status after being on an MTV-award-nominated music video, having one of my songs aired nation-wide, and having one of my songs, named the number 7 best record of 2006. Some say this country cover of Michael Jackson's Billie Jean may end my underdog stint. Billie Jean (original song by Michael Jackson) Dr BLT Kern County country rock (K.c.c.r.o.c.k) arrangement by Dr BLT (unedited sample only) http://www.drblt.net/music/billieDemom.mp3
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