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Retailers in New Zealand are starting to sell out of Michael Jackson music videos and DVDs just hours after his death.
Kiwi fans of the King of Pop have been lamenting the loss of a music icon beloved by millions around the world.
Jackson first visited New Zealand in 1973, as a shy youngster with the Jackson Five.
But it's his 1996 concert that many fans remember when Jackson was welcomed to New Zealand by Sir Howard Morrison.
Memories of those sell-out shows are still strong with the home-town warm-up act.
"I was just privileged to be part of that. I knew I was really lucky. I had a sweet gig," says Annie Crummer, one of the singers in the act.
Tracy Magan, who promoted the concert, says she "can just remember the joy in him as he was watching his audience."
Even Prime Minister John Key has a memorable memory of the entertainer.
"I saw him at London live at Wembley once and I have to say it was a magnificent concert," said Key.
Record stores were playing back-to-back number ones after Jackson's death on Friday after his death was confirmed.
And while the world prepares to farewell a superstar, his music will live on across the globe.
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Post new commentmotukowhai said on 2009-07-08 @ 22:20 NZDT: Report abusive post
"If we looked at mortality as the whole of existence, then the pain, sorrow, failure and short life would be a calamity; but if we look upon life as an eternal thing stretching far into the premortal past and on into the eternal post-death future, then all happenings may be put in proper perspective." Quote by President Spencer W. Kimball. Take your rest now Michael and do so in peace.
Vaai said on 2009-07-08 @ 14:01 NZDT: Report abusive post
REST IN PEACE KING OF THE POP WE LOVE YOU
jaxlino said on 2009-07-08 @ 12:31 NZDT: Report abusive post
the media killed the princess and they did the same thing with Michael, do they have any respect? now Michael can rest and just watch upon his children ..i saw Miss Rowe being pressured by the media and gosh thats how much in your face they are!! they darn right wanna know your business..I know it's their job but they don't need to ruin peoples lives.. michael i have three words for you.. "GO GET EM"
jaxlino said on 2009-07-08 @ 12:22 NZDT: Report abusive post
RIP my friend, and hope you haunt the media stalkers.. they ***** with your life now it's your turn for revenge..sad to say I honestly and personally think he topped himself because of the media on his tail constantly and they let the whole world know his business, we loved his music, his children and his family not his personal indepth life, he was tired and couldn't fight no more, he had a huge debt that no-one gave a toss about, and now hes gone, all the media is like poor michael... whatever!
boyracer said on 2009-07-08 @ 11:00 NZDT: Report abusive post
Some people will always look at the negative side of things! Thats just the way they are. MJ was a VERY talented individual (Not just a singer and dancer), His message is in his songs (which comes from the heart). I was watching the memorial service this morning and thinking to myself how many people he touched on positively and what he means to them. His music will no doubt live on, and people will know in 20+ years who sang his songs!