MJmemories

The feeling I shouldn’t go
26 years ago, together with two friends, I travelled to the USA to warn Michael about things that were happening with Sony in Europe. I had been travelling for quite some years by then and usually, successfully, tried to be at all the events in Europe where Michael Jackson appeared. (In another MJ Memories story, I’ll go into more detail about the 2000 trip.) 25 years ago, I heard Michael would celebrate his 30th anniversary as a solo artist with two concerts in New York. All the fans around me,... Meer informatie...
Stuck in New York
The night before had been an incredible celebration. It was Monday evening, September 10, 2001, and I was sitting in the second row at Madison Square Garden. Just getting good tickets for this concert had been a huge challenge. So many fans wanted to be there, and of course everyone wanted to be as close to the stage as possible. Somehow managing to get a second-row ticket felt like a major victory. The atmosphere inside the arena was incredible. Fans had come to New York from all over the world.... Meer informatie...
Remembering Michael Jackson: The Story Behind MJ Memories
After Michael Jackson’s passing in 2009, many of us remained active in the worldwide Michael Jackson fan community, but things inevitably felt different. The excitement of looking forward to a new Michael Jackson event, concert, album or simply the possibility of seeing Michael again was suddenly gone. Over the years, however, Michael’s music and legacy continued to reach millions of people. Whatever your opinion of the Michael Jackson Estate, credit is due for some remarkable projects that have helped keep his work alive, from the This Is It movie and... Meer informatie...
The day I bought Dangerous
The Netherlands | November 26th, 1991 I knew the new album would be out very soon. The media was anticipating its release, and the Black or White video was about to premiere. There were headlines and mixed reviews, but I didn’t care about any of that. As a typical teenager, my interests varied, but then a friend told me, “The album is on sale today!” There was just one small problem: I needed the money. Fortunately, my mother gave it to me, so I ran to the music store. Wow,... Meer informatie...
Between screams and silence
Cologne | November 3, 1995 When I step off the bus, I look up at the sky with concern. It seems like it might rain. I have no idea where... Meer informatie...