its_a_hard_life 26994 01.09.2008 12:02 |
"1.)Tour related items- Michael has said that he wants to tour. Yes, that is right; Sony say they have been informed MJ wants to go on tour. The way he worded it, I was under the impression that Sony believe BIG shows at stadiums with enormous capacities would be the best option for Michael. He used this example: Doing a show at the MCG for 100,000 people at one time and doing only ONE show, rather than 5 shows at an indoor arena that holds only 20,000. They believe that by doing that there is a much better chance of it all going ahead. Same money, same total attendance but far less shows. Better for MJ and easier for Sony to organize. Win/win." Source: link Discuss. |
wstüssyb 01.09.2008 13:22 |
I guess there will be no groupies back stage...TBH his prime is over, I doubt he would get a 100,000 show anywhere in USA/Europe. Maybe in China or something like that |
The Fairy King 02.09.2008 05:09 |
When u look at his shows from the Bad and Dangerous tour, there's a lot of playback going on. I don't think he will get away with that. Love his music though. Maybe he should do an intimate tour or something and ignore those big venues. |
its_a_hard_life 26994 02.09.2008 06:16 |
I don't know how MJ will pull this off, but I'll like to see what happens. If he does decide to tour London, I'm first in line. He'll probably be miming all of his songs...? I hope he can still dance well... =/ |
Mr.Jingles 02.09.2008 07:20 |
wstsyb wrote: I guess there will be no groupies back stage...There could be groupies, but technically it's illegal. MJ wishes now he had The Wiggles' fanbase. |
john bodega 02.09.2008 07:53 |
Coming to a creche near you! |
Cwazy little thing 02.09.2008 11:29 |
The Fairy King = RickRolling all of you wrote: When u look at his shows from the Bad and Dangerous tour, there's a lot of playback going on. I don't think he will get away with that. Love his music though. Maybe he should do an intimate tour or something and ignore those big venues.Yeah - I always got annoyed watching videos of him "live" - I hate the idea of watching someone mime a whole show. As for him getting away with it - of course he would; Britney does, as do hundreds of other shite pop acts. I think MJ's problem would be the dancing - if he can still do it and be impressive, he'll be ok, and I would consider going, but if he's as frail as I heard he was, theres no chance, Watching MJ stand still and mime would be more of a freakshow than an awesome musical star performing a brilliant gig. As for whoever it was who doubted he could still sell out 100,000 seated stadiums Im afraid you are sorely mistaken; whilst undoubtedly past his best he retains an enormous appeal and fanbase, and you'd get a lot people going to see the "freakshow" just because he's so notorious. Particularly since he tours so rarely, and this is likely to be his last - unless by some bizarre twist his career recovers and he ends up being quite normal, lol. It'd sell out in minutes. |
Micrówave 02.09.2008 14:16 |
Cwazy little thing wrote: As for whoever it was who doubted he could still sell out 100,000 seated stadiums Im afraid you are sorely mistaken; whilst undoubtedly past his best he retains an enormous appeal and fanbase, and you'd get a lot people going to see the "freakshow" just because he's so notorious. ...It'd sell out in minutes.Gotta agree with you there. Fat Elvis never had any trouble and he had clearly "lost it" in the public image department. Michael could dangle a couple more kids out the window one morning and sell out in five minutes the next. |
wstüssyb 02.09.2008 15:07 |
I highly doubt he would sell out 50,000+ in the states. Unless it is a one of a kind show. Be realistic, he lost a large fan base with the shit he pulled off since the late 80's. Just like at the Paul McCartney shows, where there were nuts outside handing out religious stuff on John Lennon, I'm sure any MJ shows will have people talking about Kiddie Porn and what not. |
JoxerTheDeityPirate 03.09.2008 04:43 |
doing an 'intimate tour' was what got him in the shit in the first place! perhaps he could have Gary Glitter as his support act? |
Mr.Jingles 03.09.2008 07:07 |
wstussyb wrote: I highly doubt he would sell out 50,000+ in the states. Unless it is a one of a kind show. Be realistic, he lost a large fan base with the shit he pulled off since the late 80's. Just like at the Paul McCartney shows, where there were nuts outside handing out religious stuff on John Lennon, I'm sure any MJ shows will have people talking about Kiddie Porn and what not.I didn't know John Lennon fans were that extreme. |
Winter Land Man 03.09.2008 08:23 |
Mr.Jingles wrote:Aren't you a big Michael Jackson fan? You used to be.wstsyb wrote: I guess there will be no groupies back stage...There could be groupies, but technically it's illegal. MJ wishes now he had The Wiggles' fanbase. |
its_a_hard_life 26994 03.09.2008 08:50 |
JoxerTheDeityPirate wrote: doing an 'intimate tour' was what got him in the shit in the first place! perhaps he could have Gary Glitter as his support act?Oh God no. I wouldn't sit through anything like that. Maybe this is a second chance for people to accept MJ again into the music industry? Ah well. |
Mr.Jingles 03.09.2008 09:15 |
Jake? wrote:I'm a big fan of the 80s Michael Jackson, but as he got weirder and weirder, his music became quite mediocre.Mr.Jingles wrote:Aren't you a big Michael Jackson fan? You used to be.wstsyb wrote: I guess there will be no groupies back stage...There could be groupies, but technically it's illegal. MJ wishes now he had The Wiggles' fanbase. Nowdays it's hard to defend MJ as a person as well as a musician and entertainer. The only issue in which I will defend Michael Jackson is that a lot of the people who accuse him of pedophilia are willing to take money for silence, and will go to the extent of lying under oath in front of a judge. |
Micrówave 03.09.2008 10:54 |
Michael Jackson DATING PAM ANDERSON. See? He knows how to work the media. Guaranteed sellout tour. |
wstüssyb 03.09.2008 18:45 |
Mr.Jingles wrote:They were not John Lennon fans, but religious nuts saying do you now believe in heaven ( from the song, I guess saying imagine there is no heaven really pissed some people off)wstussyb wrote: I highly doubt he would sell out 50,000+ in the states. Unless it is a one of a kind show. Be realistic, he lost a large fan base with the shit he pulled off since the late 80's. Just like at the Paul McCartney shows, where there were nuts outside handing out religious stuff on John Lennon, I'm sure any MJ shows will have people talking about Kiddie Porn and what not.I didn't know John Lennon fans were that extreme. |
Winter Land Man 06.09.2008 22:08 |
Why does Michael Jackson just have to be so damn weird? If he didn't let kids in his bedroom, he'd of never been in this mess, what an idiot. His dad should kick his ass and make him come out with an album better than Thriller. |
its_a_hard_life 26994 07.09.2008 11:20 |
MJ MIGHT SURPRISE US WITH SOMETHING. I HOPE IT'S A GOOD THING.... LETS PRAY. YEAH. |
JoxerTheDeityPirate 07.09.2008 11:42 |
MJ is like Santa. he goes into kids rooms and empties his sack at the end of the bed |
Lisser 07.09.2008 12:07 |
I would go, but I am sure there would be lots of canceled shows and "issues." He's just too weird now and unpredictable. I have loved MJ since I was about 8, I'm 33 now so that says something. I had all the posters, all the albums, all the tapes, buttons, everything. But I would go and just hope that I wouldn't be disappointed. |
princetom 07.09.2008 21:29 |
his last album was boring and so will be a new one. i doubt that mj at 50 (!) has still some energy to tour anymore. well, he COULD do a concert for 100.000 but, as said above, it is strongly to be assumed that there will be playback and stuff. i remember his last germany gig in 1998 (?) called michael jackson and friends... it was awful... the highlight of the show was when michael fell of the props and was brought to hospital afterwards... the playback was thaaaat obvious. man, what can a good musician become...? |
Mr.Jingles 08.09.2008 09:11 |
JoxerTheDeityPirate wrote: MJ is like Santa. he goes into kids rooms and empties his sack at the end of the bedLMAO!! |
its_a_hard_life 26994 08.09.2008 12:26 |
Mr.Jingles wrote:JoxerTheDeityPirate wrote: MJ is like Santa. he goes into kids rooms and empties his sack at the end of the bedLMAO!! |