Jacksons Unity Tour has plenty to dance and shout about but Michael is clearly the missing ingredient

ljmissmj wrote:I've been a Jackson 5 fan from day one - there music was the soundtrack of my youth for real. I saw the Jackson Unity tour twice. The first time was in Baltimore. That was in the early stages of the show and there were still a few things they needed to work out I think. However, still it warmed my heart to see the brothers on stage. I cried when they came on- the energy was amazing - the crowd was great. The only thing I didn't like is when I got up to dance, this grouchy couple behind me told me to sit down. I said "WHAT?? THIS IS HISTORICAL THIS IS THE JACKSON 5!!! Then my friend told me not to start up with people, so I sat down (hee hee) But you know I was up on my feet a few more times. I had fun. They were pretty darn good, Marlon was the "hype" man and got the crowd involved. Marlon and Jackie are both great dancers and at times I'd imagine what it would be like if MJ came strolling out on stage. Of course it would never happen, but I couldn't help thinking damn where is MJ! But Michael was right there with them in spirit for sure. Jermaine did not have on those pants at either show thank goodness omg what are those leggings?? however, his outfits were more flashier than the bros. A nice surprise was seeing Tommy Gunz the guitar player from This Is It (he did the solo with Orianthi). He had a solo part at this show too and we screamed our heads off. Marlon is a great dancer . Of course no one can match Michael, but Marlon is funky where MJ is smoother and elegant more theatrical. But Marlon got down..and Jackie - he is so handsome - he reminds allot of Michael in some of his movements - Jackie is smooth in that way. And as the eldest brother Jackie got it going on. IMO. Tito was Tito - he was a cool daddy with his bowler hat on. He busted a couple of moves too. The bros tribute to Michael was very emotional and Jermaine sounded very very good. His voice was strong. HAnd of course Jermaine did Let's Get Serious and Daddy's home and the ladies went wild. But still no Michael Jackson. By the time I saw the concert at Coney Island the brothers had gotten their groove back like back when they started, they were precise, their voices were strong the choreography was sharpt They had perfected their show..this is what that family does they entertain and they did the damn thing that night. What made that show even sweeter was it was an outdoor concert by the beach near an amusement park. Every Saturday in the Summer the park shoots off fire works, so during one song I can't remember which one, the fireworks went off. It was perfection - it couldn't have been a better moment.We had the stars, the ocean in the background and fireworks....and the Jackson's on stage But at the end of the day - you can't help but look at these guys on stage without thinking about Michael - it's impossible, so I give them props and respect for going out there and giving great performances and bringing back good memories. The Jackson's together made great great music period. Their song catalog has got to one of the greatest in music industry. I may not have heard Michael sing or dance on that stage in either show, but noboday will ever convince me that Michael isn't on that stage at one point or the other cheering them on. The Jacksons will be perfoming at the Staples Center in Los Angeles I believe July 1st.

Admin wrote:It is always something with them isn't it? That's a good point juneyny if in fact it is a fact.

WeAreTheWorld. wrote:I think that if the Jacksons are doing a concert with other artists for a BET special it is perfectly fine-however I do not think they should do a unity tour show there

WeAreTheWorld. wrote:@juneyny

I am not overly happy about that BET show being at Staples with them but it is the venue BET is having that show. I did say I wouldn’t want “The Jackson’s Unity Tour” to have a show there as I believe that would be disrespectful. So I guess what you say about it being “sort of wrong” or asking if I think it is would be sort of true.

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