However, according to a Grammy commercial (see below), there must have been at least some type of negotiations about a Thriller tribute at some point in time.

Needless to say the many, many...many Jackson fans who were watching are now questioning just what happened or if anything really was supposed to happen in the first place.

Here are just a few of the early comments coming in by fans who are probably running to the internet after the show to express their views:

"That totally sucks that there was no Thriller tribute!! And Herbie Hancock? Who the hell is he?", one MJEOL forum poster writes.

Another frequent poster writes, "So pissed, I just got off a huge shift and hoped to see MJ and there's not even a mention?"

"They advertised a Thriller Tribute purely for ratings", one poster has already begun to speculate.

I can't wait (sarcasm) until the 'usual suspects' start popping up proclaiming that this is, of course, all Michael Jackson's fault because, according to them, it's always his fault when they don't get what they want.

But stepping back and taking a look at the facts (as of this writing), neither Jackson nor anyone on his behalf ever announced he would be at this year's Grammy awards.

There was never any confirmation from anyone on Jackson's side that he would even be at the show, let alone be involved in a Thriller25 tribute. What threw everybody off was that Grammy commercial uploaded to youtube.


The show itself was ok. Everybody was there; people whom I haven't seen in ages including Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and Little Richard. Somebody even dusted off Cher and threw her up there to intro Beyonce and Tina Turner's performance.

Seriously, none of that was why I was watching the show.

I wanted to see some finger snapping, moonwalkin', Thriller-jacket wearing artists paying tribute. I wanted to hear some "hee-hee"-s, "shumone!"-s and "ow!"-s set to the backdrop of one of the most influential Jackson albums ever.

Ah well.  Jackson's Thriller25 is scheduled to be in stores Feb 12 and features artists like Will.i.am, Akon and Kanye West.

-MJEOL 

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Janessa  - Please Rock on FANS!! - MJ is NOT to Blame.   |2008-02-11 11:24:24 We still Love MJ, FANS will Never be that Angry at our Hero Michael!! Fans should always check out media coverage on MJ & Events! MJ will NEVER let any Fan down, He's not to balme for this Twist. Please take it easy FANS! Media are always Playing on MJ & his Fans! FANS Please dont give any thought on such misleading false info. MJ IS NOT AT FAULT, Please calm down on those words! Its Media AGAIN!! Cheers! More Cheers! to Our King of Pops!! Our Michael Jackson!! Janessa Reply | Quote 0   0

antoinemarionette  - Waiting patiently...   |2008-02-11 23:42:20 Since I don't watch television at all, and don't own one, and since I live in a far away place (Hawaii), I decided to watch the web and wait for an upload on YouTube. But nothing. When MJ gave his speech in Cannes it was on YouTube within the hour, so I knew something was wrong. Why would they run an advert on Thriller/MJ without confirmation from the artist? It's unreal the things the media throws at us today, particularly regarding MJ. The incredible flow of lies, speculation and misinformation is never ending. But I will wait patiently until he decides where and when he wishes to perform. When Usher and Chris can spin around at 20 mph, 8 times, fall on their knees and sing like an angel, I'll take notice. Until then, there is only one incomparable, impeccable, magnificent, beautiful, graceful, mega-talented artist that all other recording artist should admire and emulate: Michael Jackson. Reply | Quote 0   0

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