Friday, 26 June, 2009 14:00
by Brandy Evans
The sudden death of Michael Jackson has stunned the world. His music touched people and moved them in ways that perhaps no other American recording artist ever has or ever will. I grew up on Michael Jackson moonwalking and being awed by everything he did.
His career has been incredible selling more than 750 million records worldwide. Thriller, his sixth album, alone sold 109 million copies making it the best selling album of all time.
To honor the life and legacy of Michael, a tribute will be held for him Saturday, June 27, at the Louisiana Boardwalk.
Local promoter James Haggard is organizing the effort that will start at 8 p.m. underneath the Texas Street Bridge near Salt Grass Steakhouse. Songs from Michael’s expansive career will be played. People are encouraged to come out, listen and reminisce. The night will end with those assembled singing We are the World.
“Michael Jackson is about unity,” Haggard said. “It’s important to come together to remember Michael Jackson and to remember that we are one people.”
Haggard is a private event coordinator. He worked for Radio Group’s 103.7 The Beat and as executive director of the Municipal Auditorium.
