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Michael Jackson Birth Anniversary 2023: Looking back on some memorable concerts

Updated On: 29 August, 2023 10:57 AM IST | Tuhina Upadhyay

Michael Jackson, often referred to as the `King of Pop`, in his signature shiny clothes, fedora hat and gloves, enthralled audiences across the globe. On his birth anniversary, we take a trip down memory lane to remember some of his legendary concerts.

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Michael Jackson, often referred to as the `King of Pop`, in his signature shiny clothes, fedora hat and gloves, enthralled audiences across the globe. On his birth anniversary, we take a trip down memory lane to remember some of his legendary concerts.

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Michael Jackson, often referred to as the `King of Pop`, in his signature shiny clothes, fedora hat and gloves, enthralled audiences across the globe. On his birth anniversary, we take a trip down memory lane to remember some of his legendary concerts.
<p>The name Michael Jackson instantly conjures a world of music and entertainment that has left a permanent mark on our culture.</p>

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The name Michael Jackson instantly conjures a world of music and entertainment that has left a permanent mark on our culture.

<p>Born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, he transformed from a young prodigy to a global icon, earning the moniker "King of Pop."&nbsp;</p>

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Born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, he transformed from a young prodigy to a global icon, earning the moniker "King of Pop." 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Witnessing Michael Jackson`s 1988 Wembley live performance left John Peel astounded as he noted MJ`s matchless virtuosity. </span></p>

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Witnessing Michael Jackson`s 1988 Wembley live performance left John Peel astounded as he noted MJ`s matchless virtuosity.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The King of Pop`s mastery over the stage and audience was undeniable. "Another Part of Me" echoed through the stadium, sparking an electrifying surge of energy as if his voice itself infused the crowd with newfound vitality.</span></p>

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The King of Pop`s mastery over the stage and audience was undeniable. "Another Part of Me" echoed through the stadium, sparking an electrifying surge of energy as if his voice itself infused the crowd with newfound vitality.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 1992 Dangerous tour stop in Bucharest, Romania remains etched in the hearts of countless MJ fans. The stadium brimmed with eager spectators, experiencing a grand musical extravaganza for the first time.</span></p>

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The 1992 Dangerous tour stop in Bucharest, Romania remains etched in the hearts of countless MJ fans. The stadium brimmed with eager spectators, experiencing a grand musical extravaganza for the first time.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this vivid memory, Michael graced the stage to perform "Man in The Mirror." The entire stadium united in chorus, creating an ethereal moment. </span></p>

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In this vivid memory, Michael graced the stage to perform "Man in The Mirror." The entire stadium united in chorus, creating an ethereal moment.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Every show brought a unique essence, and the HIStory tour of 1997 in Munich was no exception. </span></p>

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Every show brought a unique essence, and the HIStory tour of 1997 in Munich was no exception.

<p>midst angelic vocals, MJ posed the question, "what about sunrise?" His rendition of Earth Song during that night served as a triumphant reclamation of his throne.</p>

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midst angelic vocals, MJ posed the question, "what about sunrise?" His rendition of Earth Song during that night served as a triumphant reclamation of his throne.

<p>The HIStory World Tour of 1997 holds a special place in history, marked by the pinnacle performance of Smooth Criminal in Munich.&nbsp;</p>

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The HIStory World Tour of 1997 holds a special place in history, marked by the pinnacle performance of Smooth Criminal in Munich. 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Michael`s mastery was on full display as he flawlessly executed every dance move and flawlessly matched the music.</span></p>

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Michael`s mastery was on full display as he flawlessly executed every dance move and flawlessly matched the music.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Michael`s 1999 Munich concert is etched into memory for various reasons. Following a medley, the song Dangerous took center stage. </span></p>

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Michael`s 1999 Munich concert is etched into memory for various reasons. Following a medley, the song Dangerous took center stage.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His technique, moves, and the entire stage setup were nothing short of awe-inspiring. The choreography displayed exquisite uniqueness and innovation, a testament to Jackson`s perfectionism.</span></p>

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His technique, moves, and the entire stage setup were nothing short of awe-inspiring. The choreography displayed exquisite uniqueness and innovation, a testament to Jackson`s perfectionism.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a mesmerizing display during the HIStory tour, Michael Jackson graced Munich in 1997. Cloaked as an army General, he strode onto the stage accompanied by his dance crew. </span></p>

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In a mesmerizing display during the HIStory tour, Michael Jackson graced Munich in 1997. Cloaked as an army General, he strode onto the stage accompanied by his dance crew.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The scene resembled a takeover, complete with a ceremonial parade. The audience was left captivated by the enchanting atmosphere, a magical moment that defied explanation.</span></p>

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The scene resembled a takeover, complete with a ceremonial parade. The audience was left captivated by the enchanting atmosphere, a magical moment that defied explanation.

<p>Michael Jackson performing at the Capital Center in Landover, Maryland in 1988. Photo: AFP</p>

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Michael Jackson performing at the Capital Center in Landover, Maryland in 1988. Photo: AFP

<p>Michael Jackson at his first concert in Taipei in 1993. He performed in front of almost 36,000 fans. Photo: AFP</p>

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Michael Jackson at his first concert in Taipei in 1993. He performed in front of almost 36,000 fans. Photo: AFP

<p>The singer performs with children on stage during his star-studded charity concert &lsquo;Michael Jackson and Friends&rsquo; in Seoul in 1999. Photo: AFP</p>

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The singer performs with children on stage during his star-studded charity concert ‘Michael Jackson and Friends’ in Seoul in 1999. Photo: AFP

<p>Michael Jackson (second from right) performs with his brothers at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2001. It was the first of two performances in New York as part of his &lsquo;30th Anniversary Celebration, the Solo Years&rsquo;. Photo: AFP</p>

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Michael Jackson (second from right) performs with his brothers at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2001. It was the first of two performances in New York as part of his ‘30th Anniversary Celebration, the Solo Years’. Photo: AFP

<p>This was a performance during the taping of &lsquo;American Bandstand 50th...A Celebration&rsquo; show in 2002 in Pasadena, California. Photo: AFP</p>

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This was a performance during the taping of ‘American Bandstand 50th...A Celebration’ show in 2002 in Pasadena, California. Photo: AFP

<p>Michael Jackson and guitarist Dave Navaro perform during the Democratic National Committee (DNC) benefit concert, &lsquo;A Night at the Apollo&rsquo;, at the world-famous Apollo Theater in 2002 in New York. The concert was to kick off a nationwide voter registration drive. Photo: AFP</p>

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Michael Jackson and guitarist Dave Navaro perform during the Democratic National Committee (DNC) benefit concert, ‘A Night at the Apollo’, at the world-famous Apollo Theater in 2002 in New York. The concert was to kick off a nationwide voter registration drive. Photo: AFP

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