Michael Jackson-s This Is It

"This is it. It's an adventure. It's a journey. I'm taking you places you've never been before." — Michael Jackson

He is soft-spoken, polite, almost fragile—until the music starts. Then the lightning strikes. His dancing on "Billie Jean" is as sharp as 1983. His vocals on "Earth Song" are breathtaking, even when he’s just marking. Michael Jackson-s This Is It

One of the most exciting aspects of "This Is It" was the promise of new music. Jackson had been working on new material in the months leading up to his death, and it was rumored that he would have debuted several new songs during the concerts. In fact, several demo recordings and snippets of new music have surfaced over the years, giving fans a glimpse into what could have been. "This is it

While various setlist drafts existed, the core remained a celebration of his legendary career. The final planned show was intended to feature: I'm taking you places you've never been before

When Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, 2009, the world didn’t just lose a pop star. It lost a perfectionist, a visionary, and the architect of what would have been the most spectacular concert residency of all time. Just weeks before his death, Jackson was deep in rehearsals for This Is It —a 50-show sold-out stand at London’s O2 Arena.