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The '''''Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration''''' was a 2001 concert show and television special by [[Michael Jackson]]. It was staged in [[Madison Square Garden]] in [[New York City]] on September 7 and 10, 2001. On November 13, 2001, the [[CBS]] television network aired the concerts as a two-hour special in honor of Jackson's thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, "[[Got to Be There (song)|Got to Be There]]", was recorded in [[1971 in music|1971]]). The show was edited from footage of the two performances. Nielsen Media Research estimates, that an estimated 45 million people watched all or part of the special, making "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration" one of the highest-rated musical specials in television history.<ref>https://www.mtv.com/news/o4w5lb/michael-jackson-special-to-re-air-with-britney-this-time</ref> Ironically, the 30th anniversary concert was also watched by 30 million viewers, on CBS, when it aired later the same year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/77730/jacksons-cbs-special-moonwalks-over-rivals|title= Jackson's CBS Special Moonwalks Over Rivals|publisher=Billboard|date=November 15, 2001}}</ref>
The '''''Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration''''' was a 2001 concert show and television special by [[Michael Jackson]]. It was staged in [[Madison Square Garden]] in [[New York City]] on September 7 and 10, 2001. On November 13, 2001, the [[CBS]] television network aired the concerts as a two-hour special in honor of Jackson's thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, "[[Got to Be There (song)|Got to Be There]]", was recorded and released in [[1971 in music|1971]]). The show was edited from footage of the two performances. Nielsen Media Research reported that an estimated 45 million people watched all or part of the special, making "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration" one of the highest-rated musical specials in television history.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mtv.com/news/o4w5lb/michael-jackson-special-to-re-air-with-britney-this-time | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830171836/https://www.mtv.com/news/o4w5lb/michael-jackson-special-to-re-air-with-britney-this-time | url-status=dead | archive-date=August 30, 2023 | title=Michael Jackson Special to Re-Air, with Britney This Time | website=[[MTV]] }}</ref> Coincidentally, the 30th anniversary concert was also watched by 30 million viewers, on CBS, when it aired later the same year.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/77730/jacksons-cbs-special-moonwalks-over-rivals|title= Jackson's CBS Special Moonwalks Over Rivals|publisher=Billboard|date=November 15, 2001}}</ref>


The shows sold out in two hours. Ticket prices were among the most expensive ever for an event; the best seats (with VIP access) cost $10k, but included a dinner with Jackson and a signed poster. The show was choreographed by [[Glenn Douglas Packard]] and Brian Thomas, who were nominated for an [[Emmy Award]] for Outstanding Choreography. It was presented by [[David Gest]], [[World Events Productions|World Events LLC]], and [[Clear Channel Entertainment]]. Jackson reportedly earned $7.5 million for each of the two concerts. The concert's official box-office taking was $10,072,105 for both concerts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Boxscore Top 10 Concert Grosses|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WxEEAAAAMBAJ&q=billboard+2001|work=Page 14|date = 6 October 2001|publisher=Billboard|access-date=October 6, 2001}}</ref>
The shows sold out in two hours. Ticket prices were among the most expensive ever for an event; the best seats (with VIP access) cost $10k, but included a dinner with Jackson and a signed poster. The show was choreographed by [[Glenn Douglas Packard]] and Brian Thomas, who were nominated for an [[Emmy Award]] for Outstanding Choreography. It was presented by [[David Gest]], [[World Events Productions|World Events LLC]], and [[Clear Channel Entertainment]]. Jackson reportedly earned $7.5 million for each of the two concerts. The concert's official box-office taking was $10,072,105 for both concerts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Boxscore Top 10 Concert Grosses|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WxEEAAAAMBAJ&q=billboard+2001|work=Page 14|date = 6 October 2001|publisher=Billboard|access-date=October 6, 2001}}</ref>
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==Aftermath==
==Aftermath==
On [[September 11 attacks|September 11, 2001]], Jackson, along with his personal assistant, Frank Cascio, were scheduled for a meeting at the [[World Trade Center (1973–2001)|World Trade Center]], to return a "two million" dollar watch Jackson used for the concert, and a diamond necklace for Elizabeth Taylor, but overslept and did not make it.<ref>{{Citation|title = Was Michael Jackson almost in WTC on 9/11?|url = https://www.today.com/popculture/was-michael-jackson-almost-wtc-9-11-2D80555837|date = 2011-09-14|access-date = 2018-05-11}}</ref> In the aftermath of the attacks, Jackson sponsored a charity concert titled [[United We Stand: What More Can I Give]]. The concerts were held in [[Washington, D.C.]] Other featured artists that also performed in the benefit concert were the [[Backstreet Boys]], [[Slash (musician)|Slash]], [[Krystal Harris]], [[Huey Lewis and the News]], [[James Brown]], [[Billy Gilman]], [[O-Town]], [[Usher (singer)|Usher]], [[Christina Milian]], [[Carole King]], [[Al Green]], [[Pink (singer)|Pink]], [[Bette Midler]], [[CeCe Peniston]], [[Aerosmith]], [[America (band)|America]], [[Sean Combs|P. Diddy]], [[NSYNC]], [[Destiny's Child]], [[Rod Stewart]], [[Goo Goo Dolls]], [[Train (band)|Train]], [[Britney Spears]], [[Mariah Carey]], and [[Mary J. Blige]]. In addition, his sister [[Janet Jackson]] performed with him.
On [[September 11 attacks|September 11, 2001]], Jackson, along with his personal assistant, Frank Cascio, were scheduled for a meeting at the [[World Trade Center (1973–2001)|World Trade Center]], to return a "two million" dollar watch Jackson used for the concert, and a diamond necklace for Elizabeth Taylor, but overslept and did not make it.<ref>{{Citation|title = Was Michael Jackson almost in WTC on 9/11?|url = https://www.today.com/popculture/was-michael-jackson-almost-wtc-9-11-2D80555837|date = 2011-09-14|access-date = 2018-05-11}}</ref> In the aftermath of the attacks, Jackson sponsored a charity concert titled [[United We Stand: What More Can I Give]]. The concerts were held in [[Washington, D.C.]] Other featured artists that also performed in the benefit concert were the [[Backstreet Boys]], [[Slash (musician)|Slash]], [[Krystal Harris]], [[Huey Lewis and the News]], [[James Brown]], [[Billy Gilman]], [[O-Town]], [[Usher (singer)|Usher]], [[Christina Milian]], [[Carole King]], [[Al Green]], [[Pink (singer)|Pink]], [[Bette Midler]], [[CeCe Peniston]], [[Aerosmith]], [[America (band)|America]], [[Sean Combs|P. Diddy]], [[NSYNC]], [[Destiny's Child]], [[Rod Stewart]], [[Goo Goo Dolls]], [[Train (band)|Train]], [[Britney Spears]], [[Mariah Carey]], and [[Mary J. Blige]]. In addition, his sister [[Janet Jackson]] performed with him.


This event also marked [[Randy Jackson (Jacksons singer)|Randy Jackson]]'s final concert with his brothers. He would contribute backup vocals for Michael's posthumous 2009 song, "[[This Is It (Michael Jackson song)|This is It]]", along with his brothers Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine, before announcing his retirement from entertainment. From 2012 to 2013, the remaining brothers (without Randy) reunited for the [[Unity Tour]], which was held in [[North America]], [[Europe]], [[Asia]], [[Africa]], and [[Oceania]].
This event also marked [[Randy Jackson (Jacksons singer)|Randy Jackson]]'s final concert with his brothers. He would contribute backup vocals for Michael's posthumous 2009 song, "[[This Is It (Michael Jackson song)|This Is It]]", along with his brothers Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine, before announcing his retirement from entertainment. From 2012 to 2013, the remaining brothers (without Randy) reunited for the [[Unity Tour]], which was held in [[North America]], [[Europe]], [[Asia]], [[Africa]], and [[Oceania]].


==Personnel==
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*<li value=1>'''Musical director:''' [[Greg Phillinganes]] and Joey Melotti
*<li value=2>'''Keyboards:''' Greg Phillinganes, [[Brad Buxer]], [[Michael Boddicker]], Michael Bearden and [[Randy Jackson (The Jacksons)|Randy Jackson]]
*<li value=2>'''Keyboards:''' Greg Phillinganes, [[Brad Buxer]], [[Michael Boddicker]], Michael Bearden and [[Randy Jackson (The Jacksons)|Randy Jackson]]
*<li value=3>'''Drums:''' [[Jonathan Moffett]]
*<li value=3>'''Drums:''' [[Jonathan Moffett]] and Michael Baker
*<li value=4>'''Percussion:''' [[Bashiri Johnson]]
*<li value=4>'''Percussion:''' [[Bashiri Johnson]]
*<li value=5>'''Guitars:''' [[Slash (musician)|Slash]], [[David Williams (guitarist)|David Williams]], Greg Moore and [[Tito Jackson]]
*<li value=5>'''Guitars:''' [[Slash (musician)|Slash]], [[David Williams (guitarist)|David Williams]], Dwight Sills, [[Greg Moore (guitarist)|Greg Moore]] and [[Tito Jackson]]
*<li value=6>'''Bass:''' Alex Al, Thomas Barney and [[Jermaine Jackson]]
*<li value=6>'''Bass:''' Alex Al, [[Tom Barney]] and [[Jermaine Jackson]]
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*<li value=2>'''Choreographer and dancer''' Brian Thomas
*<li value=2>'''Choreographer and dancer''' Brian Thomas
'''Head Of Makeup Department''': Sajata Robinson'''
'''Head of makeup department''': Sajata Robinson


==References==
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Latest revision as of 11:10, 11 November 2024

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Concert by Michael Jackson
Promotional poster for Jackson's New York City show
Associated albumInvincible
Start dateSeptember 7, 2001
End dateSeptember 10, 2001
No. of shows2
Box office$10,072,105
Michael Jackson concert chronology

The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration was a 2001 concert show and television special by Michael Jackson. It was staged in Madison Square Garden in New York City on September 7 and 10, 2001. On November 13, 2001, the CBS television network aired the concerts as a two-hour special in honor of Jackson's thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, "Got to Be There", was recorded and released in 1971). The show was edited from footage of the two performances. Nielsen Media Research reported that an estimated 45 million people watched all or part of the special, making "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration" one of the highest-rated musical specials in television history.[1] Coincidentally, the 30th anniversary concert was also watched by 30 million viewers, on CBS, when it aired later the same year.[2]

The shows sold out in two hours. Ticket prices were among the most expensive ever for an event; the best seats (with VIP access) cost $10k, but included a dinner with Jackson and a signed poster. The show was choreographed by Glenn Douglas Packard and Brian Thomas, who were nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography. It was presented by David Gest, World Events LLC, and Clear Channel Entertainment. Jackson reportedly earned $7.5 million for each of the two concerts. The concert's official box-office taking was $10,072,105 for both concerts.[3]

To some fans, Jackson appeared more disoriented in the first concert, as he only did one short moonwalk and improvised the ending of the "Billie Jean" performance. In 2011, presenter David Gest would claim that Jackson was on drugs during the concerts, in the documentary Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon; however, despite taking pain medication, Jackson himself explained that he merely had not rehearsed for the first concert and was self-conscious of his performance. Contradictorily, in his book You Are Not Alone: Michael Through a Brother's Eyes, Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson said that during this time, Michael was taking Demerol, a pain-relieving medicine with reported psychotropic effects.

Regardless, the show was a major success, with appearances by numerous celebrities, athletes and actors, and performances with/by other musicians; Jackson himself performed “The Way You Make Me Feel” with Britney Spears, and Mya, Usher and Whitney Houston gave a rousing performance of “Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'”.[4] The two concerts were the only times Jackson performed any song from his album Invincible live.

Setlists

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Friday, September 7

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Performer(s) Song
Samuel L. Jackson Introduction
Usher
Mýa
Whitney Houston 		"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"
Marlon Brando Humanitarian Speech
Billy Gilman "Ben"
Shaggy
Rayvon
Rikrok 		"Angel" / "It Wasn't Me"
Monica
Al Jarreau
Jill Scott
Deborah Cox 		"Home"
"You Can't Win"
"Ease On Down The Road"
James Ingram
Gloria Estefan 		"I Just Can't Stop Loving You"
Marc Anthony "She's Out Of My Life"
Monica, Tamia, Mýa, Deborah Cox and Rah Digga "Heal the World"
Liza Minnelli "You Are Not Alone"
"Never Never Land" / "Over The Rainbow"
Destiny's Child "Bootylicious"
Ray Charles
Cassandra Wilson 		"Crying Time"
Elizabeth Taylor Introducing The Jacksons
The Jacksons The Jacksons's Ultimate Medley

"Can You Feel It" (contains elements from "Great Gates Of Kiev")
"ABC"
"The Love You Save"
"I'll Be There"
"I Want You Back"
"Dancing Machine" (with *NSYNC)
"Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)"

Michael Jackson
Britney Spears 		"The Way You Make Me Feel"
Chris Tucker Introducing Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson "Billie Jean"
"Black or White" / "Beat It" (with Jason Paige and Slash)
"You Rock My World"
All artists "We Are the World"
"You Rock My World (Reprise)"

Monday, September 10

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Performer(s) Song
Usher, Mýa and Deborah Cox "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"
Dionne Warwick "I'll Never Love This Way Again"
Lil' Romeo and Master P "My Baby"
Gloria Gaynor "I Will Survive"
98 Degrees, Usher and Luther Vandross "Man in the Mirror"
Missy Elliott and Nelly Furtado "Get Ur Freak On"
Billy Gilman "Ben"
Liza Minnelli "You Are Not Alone"

"Never Never Land/Over The Rainbow"

Monica
Al Jarreau
Jill Scott
Deborah Cox 		"Home"
"You Can't Win"
"Ease On Down The Road"
Gladys Knight "I Heard It Though The Grapevine"

"Midnight Train To Georgia"

Aaron Carter "I Want Candy"
Monica, Tamia, Mýa, Deborah Cox and Rah Digga "Heal The World"
Elizabeth Taylor Introducing The Jacksons
The Jacksons The Jacksons's Ultimate Medley

"Can You Feel It" (contains elements from "Great Gates Of Kiev")
"ABC"
"The Love You Save"
"I'll Be There"
"I Want You Back"
"Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)"

Michael Jackson "The Way You Make Me Feel"
Chris Tucker Introducing Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson "Billie Jean"
Michael Jackson, Jason Paige and Slash "Black or White"
"Beat It"
Michael Jackson featuring Usher and Chris Tucker "You Rock My World"

Concert dates

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Date City Country Venue
September 7, 2001 New York City United States Madison Square Garden
September 10, 2001

Notes: The September 10 show was added two days earlier due to high demand.

Aftermath

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On September 11, 2001, Jackson, along with his personal assistant, Frank Cascio, were scheduled for a meeting at the World Trade Center, to return a "two million" dollar watch Jackson used for the concert, and a diamond necklace for Elizabeth Taylor, but overslept and did not make it.[8] In the aftermath of the attacks, Jackson sponsored a charity concert titled United We Stand: What More Can I Give. The concerts were held in Washington, D.C. Other featured artists that also performed in the benefit concert were the Backstreet Boys, Slash, Krystal Harris, Huey Lewis and the News, James Brown, Billy Gilman, O-Town, Usher, Christina Milian, Carole King, Al Green, Pink, Bette Midler, CeCe Peniston, Aerosmith, America, P. Diddy, NSYNC, Destiny's Child, Rod Stewart, Goo Goo Dolls, Train, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, and Mary J. Blige. In addition, his sister Janet Jackson performed with him.

This event also marked Randy Jackson's final concert with his brothers. He would contribute backup vocals for Michael's posthumous 2009 song, "This Is It", along with his brothers Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine, before announcing his retirement from entertainment. From 2012 to 2013, the remaining brothers (without Randy) reunited for the Unity Tour, which was held in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.

Personnel

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Choreographer

Head of makeup department: Sajata Robinson

References

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  1. ^ "Michael Jackson Special to Re-Air, with Britney This Time". MTV. Archived from the original on August 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "Jackson's CBS Special Moonwalks Over Rivals". Billboard. November 15, 2001.
  3. ^ "Boxscore Top 10 Concert Grosses". Page 14. Billboard. 6 October 2001. Retrieved October 6, 2001.
  4. ^ "Pictures From". imagecollect.com.
  5. ^ Billboard: Michael Jackson Concert Review, 2001-09-09, retrieved 2016-02-21
  6. ^ The Power Of Mjmremixed (2016-02-19), NEW LEAK Michael Jackson Unleak footage 3 hours Michael Jackson 30 Anniversary HQ Amateur September, retrieved 2016-02-21
  7. ^ Stefan Manderioli (2021-09-11), Michael Jackson - September 10, 2001- 30th Anniversary Celebration Concert - RARE UNRELEASED BEFORE, retrieved 2016-11-07
  8. ^ Was Michael Jackson almost in WTC on 9/11?, 2011-09-14, retrieved 2018-05-11
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