King of POP-Michael Jackson Announces Final Curtain Call Performance Concerts

Baby Boomer and King of POP-Michael Jackson Announces Final Curtain Call Performance Concerts, at a press conference at the 02 Arena, which has a 20,000 capacity.

Though Micheal Jackson, 50, has been recently reclusive…Pop icon Michael Jackson will perform 10 concerts in London in July in 2009. Concerts that Michael himself described Thursday as a “final curtain call.” OR call them “This Is It Shows…”

The Final Curtain Call Performance Concerts will occur in the summer and are Jackson’s first major live performances in…get this…12 years.Jackson, 50, appeared in front of fans and media at the venue Thursday to announce the “This Is It” shows.

“These will be my final shows performing in London. “This Is It” really means this is it,” said Jackson, wearing a trademark black military-style jacket with sparkling embroidery and black sunglasses. Jackson blew kisses and saluted his fans as they chanted “Michael! Michael!”

“I’ll be performing the songs my fans want to hear. I’ll see you in July and I love you so much.” He loves them so much…to the tune of £50-75 ($70-105) and will go on sale on March 13. Fans can pre-register to purchase tickets at www.MichaelJacksonLive.com.

Jackson’s appearance Thursday was not as smooth as some of his signature dance moves.

Most Baby Boomers remember Michael Jackson and no one can take away from his creative musical genius…but I for one, would not pay 10 cents to see someone who has paid several children out of court, in child abuse cases and has a home that is set up for child-like enjoyment.

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