Michael Jackson memorial service
Signing an MJ poster outside Staples Center
On July 7, 2009, tens of thousands of fans gathered outside the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles for a public memorial service to Michael Jackson. Only a few lucky fans got access to the memorial event and its star-studded list of guest speakers, performers and attendees; the rest gathered outside to sing, dance and celebrate the life of one of the most unique entertainers in the pop music history.
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