On Tuesday afternoon, fans all across the world watched the Michael Jackson Memorial on TV while thousands paid tribute to the 'King of Pop' at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The ceremony included speeches from close friends, family members, and prominent members of the African-American community. The memorial also included several heart-felt performances of Michael Jackson songs from artists that included colleagues of Michael as well as younger performers who idolized him. With Jackson's casket in the spotlight in front of the stage, the speeches and performances were tragic, yet beautiful and inspiring. The music and life of Michael Jackson brought everyone together: athletes, politicians, musicians, actors, and his millions of fans worldwide. He was truly a unique musical legend, and his legacy will live on forever.
In case you missed parts of the memorial service, I've posted videos of all the performances as well as a few of the most memorable speeches:
PERFORMANCES
Mariah Carey & Trey Lorenz performs "I'll Be There"
Lionel Richie performs "Jesus is Love"
Stevie Wonder performs "'Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer"
John Mayer performs "Human Nature"
Jennifer Hudson performs "Will You Be There"
Jermaine Jackson performs "Smile"
Usher performs "Gone Too Soon"
Shaheen Jafargholi performs "Who's Lovin' You"
"We Are the World" / "Heal the World"
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SPEAKERS
Brooke Shields
Reverend Al Sharpton
Kobe Bryant & Magic Johnson
Jackson Family (Jermaine, Marlon, Paris)
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