Death of Michael Jackson

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On June 30, 2009, [[U2]] while performing their first show of the [[U2 360 tour]] in Barcelona dedicated the song "[[Angel of Harlem]]" to Jackson. U2 vocalist [[Bono]] sang verses from "[[Man in the Mirror]]" and "[[Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough]]" at the end of the song. On July 10, 2009, six thousand fans attended a musical tribute in Jackson's hometown of [[Gary, Indiana]]. Local performers staged a medley of his songs, and mayor [[Rudolph M. Clay]] unveiled a seven-foot memorial to him. [[Jesse Jackson]] addressed the crowd, stating, "This is where Michael learned to dance, where he learned to sing, where he learned to sacrifice."<ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/michael-jackson/5803369/Michael-Jackson-thousands-pay-tribute-at-birthplace-memorial.html Michael Jackson: thousands pay tribute at birthplace memorial] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710211342/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/michael-jackson/5803369/Michael-Jackson-thousands-pay-tribute-at-birthplace-memorial.html |date=July 10, 2022 }}, ''The Daily Telegraph'', retrieved on July 11, 2009</ref> The day after Jackson's death, rapper [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]] released a tribute song, "[[Better on the Other Side]]", produced by [[DJ Khalil]] and featuring vocals by [[Sean Combs|Diddy]], [[Chris Brown (American singer)|Chris Brown]], [[Polow da Don]], [[Mario Winans]], [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]], and [[Boyz II Men]].<ref>Gamble, Ronnie. [http://www.ballerstatus.com/2009/06/26/the-game-gets-assist-from-chris-brown-diddy-for-michael-jackson-tribute/ The Game Gets Assist From Chris Brown, Diddy For Michael Jackson Tribute] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710211344/https://www.ballerstatus.com/2009/06/26/the-game-gets-assist-from-chris-brown-diddy-for-michael-jackson-tribute/ |date=July 10, 2022 }}, ''BallerStatus'', June 26, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009.</ref> A variety of other artists recorded tributes, including [[50 Cent]],<ref>Reid, Shaheem. [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1614814/20090626/jackson_michael.jhtml 50 Cent Pays Tribute To Michael Jackson] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217061228/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1614814/20090626/jackson_michael.jhtml |date=December 17, 2010 }}, MTV, June 26, 2009</ref> [[LL Cool J]], [[Robbie Williams]], [[Akon]] and guitarist [[Buckethead]].<ref name="The Landing Beacon">[http://www.bucketheadland.com/01_The_Landing_Beacon.mp3 The Landing Beacon] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220311085528/http://www.bucketheadland.com/01_The_Landing_Beacon.mp3 |date=March 11, 2022 }}, Buckethead. Retrieved July 6, 2009.</ref>

On June 26, artists including [[Pharrell Williams]] and [[Lily Allen]] paid tribute to Jackson at the UK [[Glastonbury Festival]].<ref name="bbctributeconcert1"/> Allen wore a single white glove (a [[trademark look|signature look]] for Jackson), while [[the Streets]] performed a cover of "[[Billie Jean]]".<ref name="bbctributeconcert1">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8120310.stm |title=Glastonbury tributes for Jackson |work=BBC News |date=June 26, 2009 |access-date=March 13, 2010 |archive-date=October 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023221324/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8120310.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> Tributes to Jackson at the festival continued over the weekend.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/michael-jackson/45613 |title=Glastonbury's Emily Eavis announces Michael Jackson tribute plans |work=NNE |date=June 26, 2009 |access-date=March 13, 2010 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018215909/https://www.nme.com/news/michael-jackson/45613 |url-status=live }}</ref> On July 5, 2009, [[Madonna]] performed a medley of Jackson's songs during her [[Sticky & Sweet Tour]],<ref name="mtvtribute"/> while a Jackson impersonator performed Jackson's signature dances and photos of Jackson were displayed behind them.<ref name="mtvtribute">{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1615279/20090705/madonna.jhtml |title=Madonna Salutes Michael Jackson At London's O2 Arena |first=Jason |last=Rodriquez |date=July 5, 2009 |access-date=March 1, 2010 |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019151323/https://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1615279/20090705/madonna.jhtml |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="madonnatribute">{{cite news|title=Madonna pays tribute to Michael Jackson in concert|last=Saad|first=Mardeen|date=July 5, 2009|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> [[Beyoncé]] performed an extended version of "[[Halo (Beyoncé song)|Halo]]", dedicating it to Jackson in various shows during her [[I Am... (Beyoncé tour)|I Am... World Tour]]. [[Coldplay]] covered "[[Billie Jean]]" for the remainder of the 2009 shows of their [[Viva la Vida Tour]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Search for setlists: Coldplay {{!}} setlist.fm |url=https://www.setlist.fm/search?query=Coldplay&year=2009 |access-date=2022-12-06 |website=www.setlist.fm |archive-date=December 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206005722/https://www.setlist.fm/search?query=Coldplay&year=2009 |url-status=live }}</ref>

[[Heavy metal music|Metal]] and [[hard rock]] acts who performed Jackson songs in tribute include [[Metallica]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://search.blabbermouth.net/news/metallica-s-michael-jackson-tribute-at-germany-s-sonisphere-video-available/|title=METALLICA's MICHAEL JACKSON Tribute At Germany's SONISPHERE; Video Available|date=July 5, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407170614/https://search.blabbermouth.net/news/metallica-s-michael-jackson-tribute-at-germany-s-sonisphere-video-available/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Chris Cornell]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.herokuapp.com/news/chris-cornell-pays-tribute-to-michael-jackson-at-sweden-s-peace-love-festival/|title=CHRIS CORNELL Pays Tribute To MICHAEL JACKSON At Sweden's PEACE & LOVE Festival|date=June 29, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407170618/https://blabbermouth.herokuapp.com/news/chris-cornell-pays-tribute-to-michael-jackson-at-sweden-s-peace-love-festival/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Steve Vai]] and [[Andy Timmons]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://search.blabbermouth.net/news/steve-vai-andy-timmons-pay-tribute-to-michael-jackson/|title=STEVE VAI, ANDY TIMMONS Pay Tribute To MICHAEL JACKSON|date=June 29, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407170631/https://search.blabbermouth.net/news/steve-vai-andy-timmons-pay-tribute-to-michael-jackson/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Extreme (band)|Extreme]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/extreme-pays-tribute-to-michael-jackson/|title=EXTREME Pays Tribute To MICHAEL JACKSON|date=July 13, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=October 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022012856/https://blabbermouth.net/news/extreme-pays-tribute-to-michael-jackson|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[CKY (band)|CKY]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li3Hx1eDutE| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/li3Hx1eDutE| archive-date=2021-10-30|title=CKY performs 'Beat It' during 'Carver City' Tour|author=carveycitytour2009|date=July 3, 2009|publisher=CKY|access-date=August 18, 2010}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[Buckethead]] wrote a song entitled "[[The Homing Beacon/The Landing Beacon|The Homing Beacon]]", inspired by Jackson's film ''[[Captain EO]]''.<ref name="The Landing Beacon" /> Statements of tribute came from rock musicians including [[Judas Priest]] bassist [[Ian Hill]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.herokuapp.com/news/judas-priest-bassist-talks-about-michael-jackson-s-death/|title=JUDAS PRIEST Bassist Talks About MICHAEL JACKSON's Death|date=July 7, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407170617/https://blabbermouth.herokuapp.com/news/judas-priest-bassist-talks-about-michael-jackson-s-death/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Queen (band)|Queen]] guitarist [[Brian May]],<ref name="blabbermouth.net">{{Cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/van-halen-queen-poison-velvet-revolver-members-comment-on-michael-jackson-s-passing/|title=VAN HALEN, QUEEN, POISON, VELVET REVOLVER Members Comment On MICHAEL JACKSON's Passing|date=June 25, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=October 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018220029/https://blabbermouth.net/news/van-halen-queen-poison-velvet-revolver-members-comment-on-michael-jackson-s-passing|url-status=live}}</ref> members of [[Black Sabbath]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/black-sabbath-drummer-comments-on-michael-jackson-s-passing/|title=BLACK SABBATH Drummer Comments On MICHAEL JACKSON's Passing|date=July 8, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=October 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019070718/https://blabbermouth.net/news/black-sabbath-drummer-comments-on-michael-jackson-s-passing|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/black-sabbath-heaven-hell-bassist-comments-on-michael-jackson-s-passing/|title=BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL Bassist Comments On MICHAEL JACKSON's Passing|date=June 26, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=October 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019152556/https://blabbermouth.net/news/black-sabbath-heaven-hell-bassist-comments-on-michael-jackson-s-passing|url-status=live}}</ref> former [[Skid Row (American Band)|Skid Row]] frontman [[Sebastian Bach]],<ref name="http">{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/sebastian-bach-geoff-tate-comment-on-michael-jackson-s-passing/|title=SEBASTIAN BACH, GEOFF TATE Comment On MICHAEL JACKSON's Passing|date=June 29, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=October 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021175648/https://blabbermouth.net/news/sebastian-bach-geoff-tate-comment-on-michael-jackson-s-passing|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Alice Cooper]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/alice-cooper-chris-cornell-fred-durst-pay-tribute-to-michael-jackson/|title=ALICE COOPER, CHRIS CORNELL, FRED DURST Pay Tribute To MICHAEL JACKSON|date=June 26, 2009|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=October 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019152557/https://blabbermouth.net/news/alice-cooper-chris-cornell-fred-durst-pay-tribute-to-michael-jackson|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Geoff Tate]] of [[Queensrÿche]],<ref name="http" /> [[Eddie Van Halen]] (who worked with Jackson during the recording of ''Thriller'')<ref name="blabbermouth.net" /> and [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] (who played guitar on Jackson's single "[[Give In to Me]]").<ref name="blabbermouth.net" /> In October 2013, a tribute album was released featuring current and former members of [[Iron Maiden]], [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]], [[Motörhead]], [[Testament (band)|Testament]], [[Guns N' Roses]], [[Fozzy]], [[Quiet Riot]], [[Dio (band)|Dio]], [[Whitesnake]], and [[Mr. Big (American band)|Mr. Big]], among others.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/guns-n-roses-motorhead-testament-ex-iron-maiden-members-pay-tribute-to-michael-jackson/|title=GUNS N' ROSES, MOTÖRHEAD, TESTAMENT, Ex-IRON MAIDEN Members Pay Tribute To MICHAEL JACKSON|date=September 28, 2013|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=July 13, 2021|archive-date=October 19, 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Jackson's sister La Toya released her song "[[Home (La Toya Jackson song)|Home]]" on July 28 as a [[charity single]] in her brother's honor. All proceeds were donated to one of Michael's favorite charities.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/MichaelJackson/wireStory?id=8112623 |title=LaToya Song Re-Released as Michael Jackson Tribute |agency=Associated Press |work=ABC News |date=July 17, 2009 |access-date=March 8, 2010}}</ref> [[BET Awards 2009#Michael Jackson tribute|BET's annual awards show]] aired three days after Jackson's death, on June 28, 2009, and included a tribute to him. Host [[Jamie Foxx]] said, "We want to celebrate this black man. He belongs to us and we shared him with everybody else." The ceremony featured performances of several of Jackson's songs, including pieces from his time with [[The Jackson Five]] and those from his solo career.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/06/26/jackson.bet.awards/ BET Awards to pay tribute to Jackson] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112181151/http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/06/26/jackson.bet.awards/ |date=January 12, 2021 }}, CNN. Retrieved July 2, 2009.</ref> Joe Jackson and Al Sharpton were in the audience, and Janet Jackson spoke briefly on behalf of the family. The show was the most-watched in the awards shows history.<ref>"Ratings: Jackson Tribute Leads BET Awards to All-Time High, Disney Queens Rule, and More", ''[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]]''. Retrieved July 2, 2009.</ref>