Key Details: Premiere Date and Venue: The tour is set to premiere on August 29, 2021, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. This date holds significance as it marks what would have been the 63rd birthday of each of the 16 Michaels.
Formation and Development: The Michael Jackson Ensemble was officially formed on August 29, 2020. The development of The Legacy World Tour began a year prior, focusing on a collaborative effort where each incarnation pays homage to their collective and individual legacies as they prepare for rehearsals starting January 1, 2021.
The Michaels: The ensemble features 16 Michaels, corresponding to different periods in his life from the Pre-Jackson 5 era to the This Is It era. Each variant possesses distinct vocal abilities and instrumental skills, ranging from boy trebles in the early years to high tenors and even newfound multi-instrumentalists as they represent all facets of Jackson's artistry.
Musical Integrity: Importantly, every performance during The Legacy World Tour is described as 100% live, without pre-recorded tracks or lip-syncing issues, ensuring a flawless execution reminiscent of their original performances.
Global Reach and Cultural Impact: The tour is touted to be a monumental event; it will encompass every nation and involve crew and dancers from every corner of the world. The concerts will be broadcast globally, and a concert film titled "The Legacy World Tour: The Movie" will document every performance.
Technical and Pioneering Aspects: The planning incorporates the most advanced technical setups for staging, sound, and visuals, focusing heavily on providing a historical and immersive experience that exceeds the combined artistic expression of all the Michaels in their original iterations.
Legacy and Beyond: The overarching theme is about honoring Michael Jackson's multifaceted legacy from his influence on music and dance to his humanitarian efforts. Following the tour, various initiatives in tribute to his work in arts and philanthropy are expected, including a revived Heal the World Foundation.
Financial Scale: The entire tour is projected to cost around $2.2 trillion, establishing it as one of the most ambitious and financially extravagant concert projects to date. Throughout "The Legacy World Tour," the intermingling stories of the musicians delve deep into personal relationships formed during the ensemble’s creation. Best friends emerge among the different Michaels, notably Pre-Jackson 5 with Steeltown, and others sharing bonds that reflect their musical eras, thus enriching the narrative. With a total concert duration of four and a half hours, each show promises to deliver a vast array of songs from all 16 Michaels, alongside new compositions specifically crafted for this monumental tour, in addition to instrumental pieces that further demonstrate their talents.
In essence, "The Legacy World Tour" is a profound fusion of past, present, and future interpretations of Michael Jackson’s artistic journey, celebrating the icon's enduring influence on global culture and music. The project not only aims to honor the legacy of Michael Jackson but also strives to engage audiences worldwide in an unprecedented celebration of creativity and artistry
Categories: Pre-Fame: 1958-1964, Jackson 5: 1965-1975, Off The Wall: 1975-1981, Thriller: 1982-1983, Bad: 1986-1990, Dangerous: 1991-1993, 1993-1994, Lisa Marie Presley: 1994, HIStory: 1995-1999, Debbie Rowe: 1997-1999, Invincible: 2000-2003, 2003-2005, This Is It: 2006-2009, Family, Fantasy
Characters: Michael
General Warnings: None
Trigger Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 25 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 26043 Read Count: 4874
More than 3 years after his death, Michael Jackson continues to fascinate the world. Rhaenice Mitchell was one of his only constant and place of peace and stability for nearly 3 decades. Their relationship and marriage was quiet, genuine and real - a close guarded secret, known only to trusted friends and family. Rhaenice steps forward to tell their love story.
To the world, he was the King of Pop, the greatest artist to ever live.
To fans, he was their hero and idol.
To her, he was simply Michael...
Her Michael....
This is their story.......
Categories: Family, Off The Wall: 1975-1981, Thriller: 1982-1983, Bad: 1986-1990, Dangerous: 1991-1993, HIStory: 1995-1999, Invincible: 2000-2003, Adult, Drama, Romance, This Is It: 2006-2009, Hurt/Comfort
Characters: Original Girl
General Warnings: Some Scenes of a Sexual Nature
Trigger Warnings: Death
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 4112 Read Count: 119
From the hustle and bustle of New York to the relatively laid-back atmosphere of California, Alicia returns to The Golden State, her career in journalism taking a turn for the better. But a chance encounter with an old friend sweeps her back in time - back when she was with him - the fancy-free music superstar with magic feet and an enchanting melody. Things ended so sourly with them a few years ago that she swore she'd never return to the land of palm trees and hopes and dreams. But will her return rekindle what was lost? Or will her return drudge up painful memories, sending her running back to The Big Apple?
Find out in this "will they or won't they" saga!
Categories: Off The Wall: 1975-1981, Thriller: 1982-1983, Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Humor, Romance
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Strong Language
Trigger Warnings: Racism
Series: None
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 15893 Read Count: 354
Categories: Off The Wall: 1975-1981
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: None
Trigger Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1907 Read Count: 341
Categories: Jackson 5: 1965-1975, Off The Wall: 1975-1981, Thriller: 1982-1983, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Humor, Romance
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Nudity, Some Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Some Scenes of an Explicit Sexual Nature, Strong Language
Trigger Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 31 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 184092 Read Count: 3256
Sometimes, all it takes is having one person in your corner, without any ulterior motives, that makes all the difference. That's what Melony and Michael were to each other.
She was the best actress in the world, but never truly believed it. Kept in control by the people in her life for a long time, she eventually breaks free. But there are always consequences, and long-term effects. The things that get her through the hard times, are her new family, and her friends, the Jackson family. With one Jackson in particular being her best friend. Someone who understood the life, the pressures, and the stress of being controlled. Someone who was going to change the world one day.
This is the story of how one person can change your life, for the better.
Categories: Jackson 5: 1965-1975, Off The Wall: 1975-1981, Thriller: 1982-1983, Adult, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Graphic Depictions of Violence, Strong Language
Trigger Warnings: Child Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse, Racism
Series: None
Chapters: 11 Table of Contents
Completed: No
Word count: 61162 Read Count: 617
In 1977, Michael Jackson was a young man destined for what he thought was to be a lonely and unhappy existence covered by fame and fortune, until she showed up. Holly Williams captured the world's hearts with her bold voice and soft eyes while she mesmerized Michael day by day. Despite their age and race they became a couple when everyone said it would not work out because of their differences, but Michael and Holly wanted to show the naysayers were wrong - that love has no age limit or skin color. Follow them on a journey that spans decades involving deceit, tragedy, marriage, failure, heartbreak, children, success, happiness, and most importantly love.
Categories: Off The Wall: 1975-1981, Thriller: 1982-1983, Bad: 1986-1990, Dangerous: 1991-1993, HIStory: 1995-1999, Invincible: 2000-2003, 2003-2005, This Is It: 2006-2009, Adult, Drama, Family, Romance
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Erotica
Trigger Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 33 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 165845 Read Count: 7301
Lia is a young girl living in a man's world in the violent and callous heart of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. With no more of the hope she used to hold as a little girl she lives in search of a way out of this broken system of gang culture, crime and prostitution.
With the odds stacked so highly against her, and with the only man in her life she trusts being from a completely different world and widely oblivious to who and what she really is, can she dare to dream of getting out of Rio. Further more, can she hold the hope of truly being loved, or will the secrets of her life destroy everything.
Categories: Pre-Fame: 1958-1964, Jackson 5: 1965-1975, Off The Wall: 1975-1981, Adult, Crime, Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Trigger Warning!
Characters: None
General Warnings: None
Trigger Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 14 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 42513 Read Count: 243
*Waiting for my banner to work*
When Sanaa Baker is placed in the system from the young age of 6 years old, she quickly experiences more than one person should in their entire life.
Used to the feeling of being pushed aside, she learns to stop becoming attached.
What happens when an old friend comes back in her life that she never expected to see again?
"I've been missing you for 10k hours, I can not let go of 10k memories" ~Jhene Aiko, 10k Hours
Categories: Jackson 5: 1965-1975, Off The Wall: 1975-1981, Thriller: 1982-1983, Bad: 1986-1990
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Erotica, Graphic Depictions of Violence, Mild Violence, Nudity, Some Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Some Scenes of an Explicit Sexual Nature, Strong Language
Trigger Warnings: Alcohol Abuse, Animal Abuse, Anorexia, Attempted Suicide, Bulimia, Child Abuse, Death, Domestic Abuse, Drug Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Financial Abuse, Kidnapping, Neglect, Physical Abuse, Racism, Rape, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Suicide
Series: None
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 9660 Read Count: 123
What if Brooke, and Tatiana had been merely participants in a ruse to keep the media's attention off of Michael Jackson's one true love, Jessica Pendragon-Montgomery, a young woman from the United Kingdom whose ability to love the King of Pop unconditionally enabled her to continue her life's journey with Michael NO MATTER WHAT Disclaimer: This story is fictional. Any inclusion of a real fan's name is purely coincidental.
Categories: Off The Wall: 1975-1981, Thriller: 1982-1983, Bad: 1986-1990, Dangerous: 1991-1993, Adult, Drama, Hurt/Comfort
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Some Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Some Scenes of an Explicit Sexual Nature, Strong Language
Trigger Warnings: Alcohol Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Drug Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Racism
Series: None
Chapters: 57 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 130404 Read Count: 5296
You take over my mind.
I can't finish a thought.
My vision turns to blind.
And I can't connect the dots.
I'm helpless and I'm stuck.
On how it feels here next to you.
I do believe that this is dangerous.
But I can't stop it.
From the heat of your lips.
To the look in your eyes.
I just can't resist enough for me to find time.
I'm gonna turn off my phone.
I'm gonna turn off the lights.
I don't want a distraction from a distraction.
And I'm always thinking about it.
Whether it's wrong or right.
I just can't stop it.
Categories: Off The Wall: 1975-1981, Thriller: 1982-1983, Adult, Drama, Family, Hurt/Comfort, Humor, Romance
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Erotica, Nudity, Some Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Some Scenes of an Explicit Sexual Nature, Strong Language
Trigger Warnings: Emotional Abuse
Series: None
Chapters: 16 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 74801 Read Count: 685
When Noemie get bullied at the age of 14, she feels that there isn't anyone there for her--that is until Michael comes in. As they get older, feelings get stronger as well as the way they view each other.
What will happen?
Tune in on:"Eternally Yours"
Categories: Jackson 5: 1965-1975, Off The Wall: 1975-1981, Thriller: 1982-1983, Bad: 1986-1990
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Mild Violence, Some Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Some Scenes of an Explicit Sexual Nature, Strong Language
Trigger Warnings: Death
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 5095 Read Count: 346
After his Mother dies, Michael struggles to make sense of his world and to find an identity that is independent of his tumultuous family. Simone has demons of her own. Will they find peace within each other or will they go on acting as if the other doesn't exist?
Categories: Off The Wall: 1975-1981
Characters: Original Girl
General Warnings: Some Scenes of a Sexual Nature
Trigger Warnings: Alcohol Abuse
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 642 Read Count: 23
Carolyn Hill is a quiet, country church girl who just wants to fit in. One day, a stranger comes to town and teaches her something she will never forget.
Categories: Off The Wall: 1975-1981, Family, Romance
Characters: Original Girl
General Warnings: Some Scenes of a Sexual Nature
Trigger Warnings: Racism
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 14082 Read Count: 17219
To the world I'm the reason the Jackson Five is breaking apart.
To the Jacksons I'm the reason Michael Jackson's career is ruined.
To my family I'm the reason for my parent's broken heart.
But to him I'm the love of his life.
Pregnant with Michael Jackson’s baby at nineteen years-old, Renee finds her life turning upside down.
“None of this means anything if that means you’re going to leave.”
···
“Everyone is blaming me like I made this baby by myself when I didn’t!”
Categories: Jackson 5: 1965-1975, Off The Wall: 1975-1981, Thriller: 1982-1983
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Some Scenes of a Sexual Nature
Trigger Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 14 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 45488 Read Count: 5029