It seems the former prince of pop with a penchant for all things plastic has finally led his last twisted tale.
Michaek Jackson has died of an apparent heart attack in L.A.
Jackson was taken to hospital after ambulance officers were called to his home, to find he had stopped breathing.
Jackson’s brother Jermaine fought back tears outside UCLA hospital to announce the death, which had been confirmed earlier by the Los Angeles coroner.
"My brother the legendary King of pop has passed away. The family
requests that the media please respect our privacy in this tough
time. Our thoughts will be with you always. Love you,” he said.
Jackson was about to embark on a 50 date tour.
The B52s are headed back our way with special guests those Scottish croon kings The Proclaimers along with the everlasting Mentals. Check out NEWS for details.
In other news, the mighty Shihad set some dates for September, Presets to release tour edition of Apocalypso, The Happy Endings are about to take on the world, Eskimo Joe hit the road and Andy Summers of the Police opens a photo show in Sydney...check out NEWS for more details.
TIT BITS
Augie March are taking a break after their upcoming tour, with plans for solo albums in the interim.
Tom Waits, the king of croak, is putting a new album together.
Powderfinger are preping their next llong player
Expect a newie from Grinspoon later in the year.
INXS just dont know when to give up...word is they are doing a tribute album for Michael Hutchence
Dave Grohl has a new daughter...Harper Willow...sounds like a brand of cricket bat.
The Specials hit Sydney in July
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