Stevie Wonder Salutes Michael Jackson In Concert
Stevie Wonder is remembering the late Michael Jackson on stage. The veteran star performed Tuesday night to launch the Montreal Jazz Festival. Rollingstone.com says Wonder paid tribute to Jackson several times during his performance. He set the tone at the start of the show, telling the crowd, quote, "I want for us to celebrate the life and the legacy of Michael Jackson." He added, quote, "We can continue to keep the life and spirit of this man's music alive forever." Wonder's tribute began with the concert kick-off -- "I Can't Help It," a Jackson-Wonder composition from Michael's "Off the Wall" album. But Wonder's ongoing salute reportedly included some odd moments in which he interrupted his set to play Jackson recordings. The performance also included a number of Wonder classics such as "Uptight (Everything's Alright)," "Superstition," "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours," "My Cherie Amour," and "Sir Duke," along with covers of The Beatles' "Michelle" and Miles Davis' "All Blue."
Word of Jackson's sudden passing last week is said to have hit Wonder hard. While countless performers were coming forth with reactions and memories just hours after Michael died, a statement from Wonder's camp noted Stevie was too "emotionally distraught" to make an immediate comment. |