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: 6954
Forever, Yours
Georgia Rose is a new musical superstar in Hollywood, taking the world by storm. Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, a man loved worldwide.
What happens when they meet one night in 1984? This is a wild story, full of love, pain, joy and betrayal, but will their love survive all the temptations around them? Will they be yours and mine, forever?
This story will start in the Thriller era and work through all the era's.
Categories: 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, Adult, Drama, Romance, Trigger Warning!
Characters: Lisa Marie Presley, Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Erotica
Trigger Warnings: Child Abuse, Death
Series: None
Chapters: 14 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 74137 Read Count: 1094
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
Categories: Romance, Adult, Humor, This Is It: 2006-2009
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Erotica, Nudity, Some Scenes of an Explicit Sexual Nature, Strong Language
Trigger Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 11690 Read Count: 301
19 year old Sydney just finished her first year of college, majoring in dancing. She's excited to spend the summer with her family and friends, especially Michael. Last year her grandmother, who became Michael's gardener in May, introduces her to Michael at his "This Is It" tour rehearsal on June 23rd and a sexual attraction starts between the two of them. He invites her to his "This Is It" tour and soon they start a friends with benefits relationship. After the tour is over, they continue the relationship secretly for a whole year, still remaining close friends. But one day something big happens and everything changes. What's gonna happen? Find out in Do You Really Love Me?
Categories: This Is It: 2006-2009, Adult, Drama, 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: None
Series: None
Chapters: 31 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 41878 Read Count: 11982
Michael decides to use a dating service in order to up his chances at meeting the one. One date night, the stake rises when an unknown beautiful young woman charms Michael. Is it really too good to be true? As Michael's life takes a spiral turn in despair through betrayal, self-sabotage, and a conspiring agenda that is on the course to end Michael forever, he finds that there is only one person that is truly in his corner.
Categories: This Is It: 2006-2009, Adult, Drama, Romance, Suspense, Trigger Warning!
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Some Scenes of an Explicit Sexual Nature, Strong Language
Trigger Warnings: Neglect, Physical Abuse, Racism, Rape, Self-Harm
Series: None
Chapters: 11 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 48313 Read Count: 1681
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: 7303
Rheagan Marshall is a successful actress, fashionista, blogger and humanitarian. She is also divorced, single and reveling in figuring it all out. Little does she know her bubble would change, when a mutual friend connects her on a date, but doesn't let her in on who it exactly is. Her mystery date is none other than The King of Pop, Michael Jackson. When the two finally meet, they soon are happy to find out that their expectations were far too low. However, a somewhat settled Michael and Rheagan challenge themselves to embrace each other's worlds, families and lifestyles. Will love and loyalty be enough to sustain their whirlwind romance? Or will factors royally tear it all apart?
Categories: This Is It: 2006-2009
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Some Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Strong Language
Trigger Warnings: Death
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 2792 Read Count: 99
Prologue
Cindette and Michael reach a breaking point with her career. In the last story (SM4)Mike has come to find out through Prince (the artist formerly known as) that his wife is in trouble. Cindy's financial accounts were hacked and funds were taken from top officials that are investors in her family's enterprise. Mike has now offered to help his wife bail out, but he will set conditions on an agreement. Michael is also pushing for more children from his wife who's in her early thirties as he is becoming older in his late fifties now. They already have Harvard, Princeton and a newbie named Stafford. Cindette being an entertainer is still finding it hard to carry over that lifestyle with her marriage to MJ. Michael admires his wife's ambition to become a great and put on legendary status, but he knows how the industry is and after years of him fighting with her about taking a break to catering to their family and his new career as a film director, Michael is done playing the passive nice guy. Throughout their 7 years together, he's been deemed as controlling, possessive and overtly jealous. Cindy's Aunt Jessie tried sabotaging her and MJ's marriage to protect the family's assets, but it seems that with this new curve ball thrown, the ball will now lay in Michael's field and his wife has to play by his rules. Come along for more adventure, drama and x-rated escapades between these two hot headed, stubborn, but loveable characters.
Categories: This Is It: 2006-2009, Adult, Drama, Humor, Romance
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Erotica, Mild Violence, Nudity, Some Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Some Scenes of an Explicit Sexual Nature, Strong Language
Trigger Warnings: Alcohol Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Emotional Abuse
Series: None
Chapters: 64 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 239893 Read Count: 11055
June 25th 2009.
How many of us wish we could have saved him on that fateful day? How many hours, days, years, have we spent crying over a man who would never know our faces. A man who would never entertain the world again.
One fan.
One wish.
One extraordinary opportunity
“Do you believe in miracles?”, he asked.
“I believe in you”. I answered, giving him a sad, half smile. “That’s close enough.”
Categories: This Is It: 2006-2009, Angst, Drama, Fantasy, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Characters: Original Girl
General Warnings: Some Scenes of a Sexual Nature
Trigger Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 14 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 38576 Read Count: 2757
Categories: Bad: 1986-1990, This Is It: 2006-2009, Adult, Angst, Mystery, Romance, Slash
Characters: Original Guy
General Warnings: Some Scenes of an Explicit Sexual Nature
Trigger Warnings: Emotional Abuse
Series: None
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 9477 Read Count: 320
Disclaimer: The stories are fictional. Any inclusion of a real fan's name is purely coincidental.
Categories: Thriller: 1982-1983, HIStory: 1995-1999, Debbie Rowe: 1997-1999, This Is It: 2006-2009, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Strong Language
Trigger Warnings: Emotional Abuse
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 13103 Read Count: 753
“I'd lie for you and that's the truth
Do anything you ask me to
I'd even sell my soul for you
I'd do it all for you
If you'd just believe in me.”
It is the year 2006. Michael Jackson is trying to find peace of mind and normality after the traumatizing trial. He goes to Ireland.
Amanda Sanchez follows her mother from native Spain on a wild dream of finding the unnamed man who, 24 years ago, fathered Amanda on a beach in Ibiza. They move to Ireland.
What happens when two disenchanted people meet accidentally? Could they redeem each other and restore their faith in humanity?
Categories: This Is It: 2006-2009, Adult, Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Trigger Warning!
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: None
Trigger Warnings: Alcohol Abuse, Death
Series: None
Chapters: 51 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 113480 Read Count: 31780
After many obstacles, Valentine and Michael have found their way back to each other 20 years later. Read on to see if they have a true chance to make this love last or are they both simply out of time?
"You touched my heart in places, that I never even knew."
"Cause nobody loves me, like you do."
Categories: Bad: 1986-1990, 1993-1994, HIStory: 1995-1999, Invincible: 2000-2003, 2003-2005, This Is It: 2006-2009
Characters: Michael, Original Girl
General Warnings: Nudity, Some Scenes of an Explicit Sexual Nature, Strong Language
Trigger Warnings: Drug Abuse
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 9767 Read Count: 1767
That is until months after the birth of their firstborn child, Zion. Michael left her. Katrina was distraught and almost running out of hope. That is until she met a certain woman who made her realize how beautiful her life is.
[ Based on The Song Never Been To Me by Charlene.]
Categories: This Is It: 2006-2009, Angst, Family, Hurt/Comfort, One Shot, Romance, Song Fics
Characters: Original Girl
General Warnings: None
Trigger Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1067 Read Count: 62