The last of the two performances when this was filmed, wrapped up just a few hours before hijacked planes crashed into The World Trade Center on 9/11. In November 2001, CBS aired the two concerts as a two-hour special honoring Jackson's 30th year as a solo artist. The Jacksons section is amazing, the intro to TWYMMF is sublime, and I particularly like the Beat It performance on this night. I appreciate it for what it was. He was tired of talking about it, Michaels father said. Both evenings will feature a forty-eight piece orchestra and twelve background singers. At this event there will be a Jumbotron Screen showing special Michael Jackson video clips. "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'", -Shaggy, Rayvon & Ricardo "Rikrok" Ducent He would have spent 100 years fighting him in court. Please note "Variations", -Michael Jackson & The Jacksons I really dont know how he did it with the way he seemed to feel. "all of us at Madison Square Garden are thrilled to be the host for MICHAEL JACKSON: 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, THE SOLO YEARS, which will truly be a historic event for not only Madison Square Garden but for New York City." Learn how your comment data is processed. Place: Times Square Speaking about the tribute concerts, Slash had this to say: "It's going to be a blast being onstage again with Michael.he truly is one of the greatest talents known. It was presented byDavid Gest,World Events LLC, andClear Channel Entertainment. The only shows we had access to were Motown 25, The Legend Continues VHS, a TV recording of Bucharest 1992, Dangerous Short Films, History Short Films and whatever shows VH1 used to air. Michael, dressed in a glittering silver sequined top, sat in kind of a royal viewing box at stage left, after entering with actress Elizabeth Taylor, former child star Macaulay Culkin, and Jacksons parents. Kyle-Kurve 4 yr. ago He lip synced YANA? He looked great and in full come back mode in 1999. The groundbreaking moment came at the end of his performance of "Billie Jean" for the Motown 25th anniversary special, which aired on NBC March 25, 1983. [7] In the aftermath of the attacks, Jackson sponsored a charity concert titled United We Stand: What More Can I Give. Chris Tucker Introducing Michael Jackson When I informed her that she should get back in the cab and go around the corner, she bravely said: Nonsense! Turn on desktop notifications for breaking news? Michael Jackson & Jason Paige (Rap solo) Slash - "Black or White" & "Beat It" The short ceremony ended with a surprise birthday celebration. Ticket prices for the concert only will range from $45.00 to $500.00 per seat. His creepy A-list, which he flew in from the coast, includes the remaining four original members of the group the Fifth Dimension. Gibb was working on new music with Michael Jackson and his brother Barry Gibb before . Initially reluctant to appear on the special, Jackson only agreed to play his old Jackson 5 Motown hits with his brothers if he was allowed to perform "Billie Jean," then the country's No. Exactly 15 years ago today. In late November 2001, theCBStelevision 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 in1971). His articles have appeared in dozens of publications over the years including New York Magazine, where he wrote the Intelligencer column in the mid 90s and covered the OJ Simpson trial, and Fox News (when it wasn't so crazy) where he covered Michael Jackson. The Solo show, which had tickets up to $2,500, did not have a good start. All about money., Mr. Jackson proved a combative but humorous interview subject, fielding most of the questions about his kids Michael especially with the sly wit of a practiced politician. The show will be aired on CBS in October. This webside was on created on 27 October 2000 Any total or partial representation of this site by whatever process, is forbidden without the formal authorization ofthe Michael Jackson Fan Club 3 Generation. Like really? I love this 30th anniversary concerts. (Beth A. Keiser/Reuters) Gift Article It has been 30 years since the late Michael Jackson first moon-walked across a stage.. The person whod been sitting on the sidelines like a zombie suddenly seemed rejuvenated. The Jacksons Featuring *NSYNC - "Dancing Machine" Would have liked if he sang the full song for Dancing Machine. The only good thing about these two MSG 2001 shows is the electrifying atmosphere and reactions from the audience. Change). So he did. MJFC urges all the fans that can to gather in New York on August 30 to show Michael your love and support. Michael said in a statement: The shows went off at the Madison Square Garden NY Was MJ at his best? Box Office It was an extraordinary ending to a strange, magical, but often schizophrenic night. The show attracted numerous celebrities, including basketball players, actors, and other musicians. And did I mention David Hasselhoff was in attendance? Monica, Tamia, Ma, Deborah Cox & Rah Digga Heal The World Aaron Carter - "I Want Candy" He has had an unprecedented career as a recording artist: with the Jackson 5 he recorded seventeen top forty hits, four of which went to number one; with The Jacksons he recorded seven top forty hits and on his own has had thirty-six top forty hits, including thirteen number one records. And then things got really strange. Michael Jackson The King of Pop' which will take place at All rights reserved. We were at the tippy-top of the arena. Beat his back, Joe Jackson replied before I could even get the question out. Also: Usher, Mya, Whitney Houston, Billy Gilman, Shaggy, Monica, Deborah Cox, Rah Digga, Tamia, Marc Anthony, Liza Minnelli, Gloria Estefan, James Ingram, 98 Degrees and Luther Vandross perform some of Jackson's biggest hits; and Destiny's Child performs "Bootylicious.". Usher, Ma & Whitney Houston Wanna Be Startin Somethin' The show was choreographed byGlenn Douglas Packardand Brian Thomas, who were nominated for anEmmy Awardfor Outstanding Choreography. Elizabeth Taylor sits with Michael Jackson during his "30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years" concert on Sept. 7, 2001 in New Madison Square Garden. The Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Celebration was an event to remember. It has been 30 years since the late Michael Jackson first moon-walked across a stage. United We Stand: What More Can I Give was a benefit concert led by Michael Jackson[1] held on October 21, 2001, at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.[2] The concert was the third major concert held in tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks. Keyboards: Greg Phillinganes, Brad Buxer, Michael Boddicker, Michael Bearden, Randy Jackson Drums: Jonathan Moffett Michael rocked the Madison Square Garden tonight. He is also the youngest entertainer to be inducted into the Rock & Rock Hall Of Fame twice, first as a member of the Jackson 5 and the second time as a solo performer in March of this year. The show was edited from footage of the two performances. "Michael is very excited about this event and is already at work creating innovative and trend-setting dance routines for these shows. Vocal director: Sam Harris The show attracted numerous celebrities, including basketball players, actors, and other musicians. 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, Jennifer Lopez, Billy Gilman, O-Town, Usher, Christina Milian, Carole King, Al Green, Christina Aguilera, 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. Anything else MJ had to be bought on Ebay. Then why did Michael pay the family with an out of court settlement, I wondered? He dazzled the crowd with his one of a kind dance moves as he performed the hits we all love including, "Black Or White," "Beat It," and "Billie Jean." Later, when we were all standing at the foot of the driveway of Tavern on the Green for the post-concert party (a true kitsch fest of has-beens, losers and face-lifts), All My Children matriarch and octogenarian Ruth Warrick also forgotten by Gest and company was being pushed in her wheelchair through the crowd and past the velvet rope, and then presumably up the enormous driveway! My favorite is The Jacksons part because Michael is singing live(I know they did some dubbing for the tv version). Michael Jackson Billie Jean I'm suprised that he didn't perform Dangerous because he perfomed that a lot and I would have added Thriller and Man in the Mirror too. In 2011, presenter David Gest claimed that Jackson was on drugs during the concerts in the documentary Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration was a 2001 concert show by Michael Jackson. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Michael looked uninterested and didn't want to be there which connects to my next point 2. Beat It He organized the benefit concert as a response. It's not long enough to count as a live performance. The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration was a 2001 concert show and television special by Michael Jackson. 25th Anniversary ed., Deluxe Edition Box Set, 3 CD Michael Jackson Format: Audio CD 4,660 ratings -18% $4113 List Price: $49.98 FREE Returns See all 46 formats and editions Streaming Unlimited MP3 $9.99 Listen with our Free App Audio CD $41.13 6 Used from $25.74 8 New from $41.07 Vinyl The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration was a 2001 concert show and television special by Michael Jackson. It was certainly a generational face-off. Dignitaries from around the globe will also participate in the event. Michael wasn't at his best at these concerts but I think its still fun to watch. Fans were shocked by Whitney's gaunt appearance, noting that she looked and sounded like a different person. Lead performer The audience many of whom came from Los Angeles in wheelchairs or on walkers booed and booed, loudly, and with good cause. I look forward to performing live and reuniting with my brothers on these two very special nights." CBS broadcasted an edited version of Michaels concerts at the Madison Square Garden on November 13, 2001. Lil' Romeo & Master P - "My Baby" Shaggy did two of his own songs and Destiny's Child performed their hit "Bootylicious," during which the girls all donned fedoras and one sequined glove as they executed a few signature Michael moves. where you can also find a seating chart of the venue. Britney Spears and Michael Jackson perform during Michael Jackson's 30th Anniversary Celebration - Show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Also, the on stage chemistry between him and Britney Spears is non-existent (in The Way You Make Me Feel), and that performance looks like an ordeal for her (remember, at one point she backed out of her commitment to perform that song but her label forced her to perform). Performers: He said, You may be thinking, who is that old fat fart sitting there? At one point he actually removed his wristwatch and said, In the last minute, 100,000 children have been hacked to death with a machete. He concluded by instructing the audience to go to michaeljackson.com and donate money. Jackson's 1982 'Thriller' album, with sales of over 46 million copies, is the best selling album in history by a solo artist. And for me, he lipsyncs too much for the event to be taken seriously. The show almost ground to a halt quickly though after a painfully thin but energetic Whitney Houston who was mysteriously not joined by husband Bobby Brown, scheduled to perform with her concluded a rousing opening with Wanna Be Starting Something. The reason was the appearance, at stage right and sitting in a strange office waiting room set, of the extremely corpulent former important actor Marlon Brando. Michael Jackson - "Billie Jean" And the Jackson 5 performed together for the first time in almost 2 decades, singing hits like "I Want You Back, ABC, Dance and Shout etc. It was the most exciting show to watch, there were so many great performers like Mya, Usher, Whitney Houston, Marc Antony, Gloria Gaynor, Gladys Knight, Britney Spears and Michael's solo performances were the best he's ever done. The Madison Square Garden's Box Office is located in the I don't know if it's the guest performers or what, but they are much less timeless than his other concerts. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "Black Or White" & "Beat It", -Michael Jackson He said little else. 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. ABC The Love You Save The 30th Anniversary Special is a musical revue show by Michael Jackson. Line up: Can You Feel It, Medley Jacksons (including I want Your Back, Love You Save and I'll be there), Dancing Machine, Shake Your Body (down to the ground). [3], The event was plagued with problems, such as guests that did not show up (including Mick Jagger, Kiss, Ricky Martin, Aaron Carter and MC Hammer), faulty sound equipment, and concessionaires running out of food and beverages. He would contribute backup vocals for Jackson's final song, This is It, along with his brothers Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine, before announcing his retirement from entertainment. Keyboards: Greg Phillinganes, Brad Buxer, Michael Boddicker, Michael Bearden, Randy Jackson Monica, Al Jarreau, Jill Scott & Deborah Cox Home Bass: Alex Al, Thomas Barney, Jermaine Jackson So of course it's going to have performers known in the USA to get the TV audience to watch it on CBS. Ill Be There When everything else is stripped away the kitsch, the rabbi, the chimps, the lawsuits, the revolving door managers and disorganized concert promoter his talent is still there. She told me on Friday night that shes not thrilled that her granddaughter, model Sophie Dahl, has been dating Mick Jagger. On Friday night at Madison Square Garden, when it looked like his 30th Anniversary Solo All-Star show was heading into the toilet, it was Michael who saved the day. Superstar guitarist Slash, formerly of Guns N' Roses, has joined the list of celebrities that will pay tribute to the King of Pop during his two 30th Anniversary concerts at Madison Square Garden next month. 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His movie reviews are carried by Rotten Tomatoes, and he is a member of both the movie and TV branches of the Critics Choice Awards. I love to walk. OK. Neal is a sturdy lady with a lot of courage. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Band members In a normal world, she would have been more worried about her granddaughter dating Lance than Mick. Even as the old and infirm crept along in the darkness to celebrate Michaels return from the outer limits, young hip stars were prohibited from entering the big gala. Dionne Warwick Ill Never Love This Way Again September 7th 6 celebrities who were Michael Jackson's true friends, from Whitney Houston and Real Housewife Kathy Hilton, to Macaulay Culkin and Chris Tucker who stood by the King of Pop in court Aaron. accepted at the box office: Cash, American Express, Visa, I love the performance on the 10th. Shaggy, the contemporary rap group, sang their two hits, and Shaggy himself did kind of a pelvic thrust for Jackson, which seemed to shake the guest of honor from his stupor. Time: 2 pm "Bootylicious", -Ray Charles & Cassandra Wilson However, it was obvious that a lot of things were going on with Michael personally. I dont know what she was doing., Mr. Jackson said he had no particular favorites among the strange melange of stars who performed on Friday night. The concerts were held in Washington, D.C. and New York City. He then performed the new song "You Rock My World," the first single from his new album "Invincible." Elizabeth Taylor Introducing The Jacksons The concert's official box-office taking was $10,072,105 for both concerts.To some fans, Jackson appeared more disoriented in the first concert, as he only did one shortmoonwalkand improvised the ending of the \"Billie Jean\" performance. Usher was huge in the USA during the early 2000s. 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. Needed a few more songs from Invincible as well. When executives of CBS Records went about the business of preparing for the November 30 release of Michael Jackson 's "Thriller" in the fall of 1982, they knew they had on their hands a terrific. Black or White I love it. I have 28 grandchildren!, We did not ask Joe Jackson about allegations in the past from his children, specifically LaToya, about abuse in their household when they were growing up. Michael had some nice live adlibs on a couple of his solo songs. In addition, his sister Janet Jackson performed with him. American Airlines has been set as the "official airline" for the event. "We Are The World". Remember When She Bemoaned Being 33 in "Middle of the Road"? 2001 and September 10, 2001, will go on sale to the public You Rock My World, We Are the World document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). Jackson will also reunite on both nights with his brothers The Jacksons (Michael, Jackie, Tito, Marlon, Jermaine and Randy) for the first time in twenty years. Musical director: Greg Phillinganes Lead performer Vocals, dance and choreographer: Michael Jackson Additional performers Vocals: Marlon Jackson Band members Musical director: Greg Phillinganes Keyboards: Greg Phillinganes, Brad Buxer, Michael Boddicker, Michael Bearden, Randy Jackson Drums: Jonathan Moffett Percussion: Bashiri Johnson Guitars: Slash, David Williams, Greg Moore, Liza Minnelli - "You Are Not Alone" & "Never Never Land/Over The Rainbow" The Jacksons Can You Feel It [1], The shows sold out in 2 hours. Guitars: Slash, David Williams, Greg Moore, Tito Jackson Imagine what life must be like in the hills around Los Angeles. Whether you're across the street at Virgin Mega Store, or directly below it, you can see everything that's going on as it's being taped. Or both. Beat It I never watch the entire concert. The evening, a World Events LLC production, will be filmed as a two-hour primetime special for the CBS Television Network as well as being shown throughout the world. That was weighing heavily on Michaels mind and it was extremely obvious. Fans of the group had waited 20 long years to see the brothers united on stage one more time. In late November 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 in 1971). Fans are out in full force showing their love for their icon. He has won twelve Grammy Awards as well as a Grammy Living Legend Award in 1993. Finally settling into an onstage rhythm, Michael then gave the audience what they wanted: moonwalking and his silver lam glove in Billie Jean,; the great Jerome Robbins-like choreography in Beat It, and guitarist Slash on both Beat It and Black and White.. Solo: The Way You Make Me Feel (with Britney Spears), Billie Jean, Black or White, Beat It, Rock My World & We Are The World. MJFC has received information from MJJ Productions that due to extreme time restrictions World Events LLC has decided not to pursue the third concert at New York's Madison Square Garden which was planned for September 9, 2001. Television special celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's solo career. Tickets to the public will go on sale Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. through Ticketmaster for the Friday, September 7, 2001 and Monday, September 10, 2001 performances. Randy is as excited as all my brothers about this reunion and we all look forward to singing with 'N Sync on Dancing Machine. It makes sense. There will also be an opportunity for fans to see Michael. If you barely know theese legends, there is something wrong on this world. :laughingv6: who doesn't know who Usher is? Jackson reportedly earned $7.5 million for each of the two concerts. Together with all artist Michael performed 'We Are The World' during the final of the show. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) Additional Content Comments () I asked Mr. Jackson what was the wildest untrue thing hed seen about his family in the supermarket tabloids. Also included in this weird situation was Gregory Peck, who went on and on about Michael in detail. You have to be strict with kids, he said. Ray Charles & Cassandra Wilson Crying Time In between, Jackson, who looked winded most of the time, but exhilarated, shouted I love you to the audience many times. ", -Michael Jackson, The Jacksons & *NSync And let's show the world our support for Michael! Mr. Jackson did say that although he enjoyed Friday nights reunion of his sons as the Jackson 5 the group he practiced, rehearsed, and managed until Gladys Knight spotted them at the Apollo Theatre in 1968 and referred them to Motown Records he did not shed any tears when they took the stage as adults. Tickets went on sale July 31, 2001 at 10 am and by 3 pm Gest announced that the star-studded event was practically sold out in record-breaking time: "Michael Jackson is looking forward to performing for the first time in eleven years in New York City and is thrilled that his fans have shown so much interest in his shows. Liza Minnelli - "You Are Not Alone" & "Never Never Land/Over The Rainbow" 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. 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. Jacko Triumphs in Freak Show at Garden September 8, 2001. Television special celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's solo career.Television special celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's solo career.Television special celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's solo career. I did ask him though about his parental philosophy. The Jacksons - "Can You Feel It", "ABC", "The Love You Save", "I'll Be There", "I Want You Back" & "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" Monica, Al Jarreau, Jill Scott & Deborah Cox - "Home", "You Can't Win" & "Ease On Down The Road" Apparently he didnt think about how all these grande dames would get to the show. But many of the question were about the Jackson family and their trials and tribulations. We look forward to performing many of these songs as well as a number of the Jackson 5 classics at both the Friday, September 7, 2001 and Monday, September 10, 2001 shows." At times they'll even send one of the VJ's down to interview them. The special premiered on ABC on Thursday, November 1, 2001. It was presented by David Gest, World Events LLC, and Clear Channel Entertainment. Jackson declined to answer questions posed by the Posts intrepid Dan Kadison about Michaels appearance or his financial situation. From November 2001: The King of Pop celebrates his third decade in show business with an all-star concert from Madison Square Garden. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. You Rock My World (Reprise), Set list, September 10, 2001 The lineup played a 39-song setlist that given the classic rock legend's songwriting output barely scratched the surface. Let's take over TRL, and Times Square Ironically, when I entered the stadium and found my seat, I found that she was sitting, uncomfortably, in a seat not too far from mine. - So that part I enjoy a lot. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Roger Friedman began his Showbiz411 column in April 2009 after 10 years with Fox News, where he created the Fox411 column. This event also marked Randy Jackson's final concert with his brothers. "You Rock My World", -All-Star ensemble, including Quincy Jones & The Legends of Jazz (David "Fathead" Newman, Les McCann, Herbie Mann, Al Jarreau, Clark Terry, Jimmy Smith, Cassandra Wilson), Ray Charles, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Yoko Ono, Petula Clark, *NSync, Gloria Gaynor, Liza Minnelli, The Jacksons, Jill Scott, Monica, Deborah Cox, Tamia, Shaggy, Ricardo Ducent, Rayvon, Mya, Usher, Chris Tucker, Aaron Carter, Billy Gilman, Gloria Estefan, Marc Anthony (She loved the show, by the way, and looked great in a sexy black outfit.). Yoko, symbol of death in the movie Let it Be, grinned from ear to ear and boogied around the stage with, believe it or not, Kenny Rogers. From 2012-13, the remaining brothers (without Randy or Michael) reunited for the Unity Tour, which was held in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Just before and after commercial breaks the MTV cameras tape fans down on the street. If Marilyn McCoo had picked up a microphone and sung any number Friday night, she would have blown away the crowd. He is also the writer and co-producer of "Only the Strong Survive," a selection of the Cannes, Sundance, and Telluride Film festivals, directed by DA Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus. Percussion: Bashiri Johnson . They were then joined onstage by pop supergroup NSYNC for a spirited rendition of "Dancin' Machine." Chairmen for the event are: Alfred R. Berkeley lll (Vice Chairman, Nasdaq), Jeff Bezos (Founder & CEO, Amazon.Com), Whitney Houston, Sean Lennon, Yoko Ono Lennon, Liza Minnelli, Leslie Moonves (President & CEO, CBS), Liam Neeson, Veronique and Gregory Peck, Elizabeth Taylor and David Weild (Executive Vice President, Nasdaq). Other featured artists that also performed in the benefit concert were the Backstreet Boys, Krystal Harris, Huey Lewis and the News, James Brown, Jennifer Lopez, Billy Gilman, O-Town, Usher, Christina Milian, Carole King, Al Green, Christina Aguilera, 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. Tickets will also be available at the Box Office of the Barely know any of the guests??? Friday, September 7, 2001, -Usher, Mya & Whitney Houston Michael Jackson Black or White Contradictorily, in his book You Are Not Alone: Michael Through a Brother's Eyes, brother Jermaine Jackson said that during this time Michael was taking Demerol, a pain-relieving medicine with psychotropic effects. Guitars: Slash, David Williams, Greg Moore, Tito Jackson As far as I can tell, it didn't always have a clear reason. New York, NY Ill walk. "You Are Not Alone" & "Neverland", -Destiny's Child After NSYNC left the stage the brothers jumped into a very funky performance of their hit "Shake Your Body.". 11.09.2001 30th Anniversary Celebration Concert - First Night Our tickets were the lowest priced and were as far back as you could imagine being at The Garden. In late November 2001, the CBS television network aired the concerts as a two-hour special in honor of Michael Jackson's thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, "Got to Be There", was recorded in 1971). Slash and Michael have been friends for several years and collaborated on Michael's 'Dangerous' album. Musical director: Greg Phillinganes Then everyone joined together, including MC Hammer and Ma, for closing the show by performing "What More Can I Give". . It was presented by David Gest, World Events LLC and Clear Channel Entertainment in conjunction with American Airlines, American Eagle and Amazon.com. Michael's performance left no doubt that he is and will always be the one and only King Of Pop, a title he greatly deserves. Michael Jackson Featuring Usher & Chris Tucker "You Rock My World" Dates September 7, 2001 New York City United States Madison Square Garden September 10, 2001 Lead performer Vocals, dance and choreographer: Michael Jackson Additional performers Vocals: Marlon Jackson Band members Musical director: Greg Phillinganes