However, not all the Jackson family were behind the concert. Two other siblings, Jermaine and Randy Jackson, said the concert was "inappropriate" and "ill-timed" because it was held during the criminal trial of Conrad Murray, the doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter over the star's death in June Jackson's sister Janet Jackson also decided not to attend.
Marlon Jackson said he respected their decision and added: "Each one of us grieves differently. We want to celebrate the positive side of his life, the positive things that he did. It's not about the trial. It's not about his death. It's about celebrating his life.
Chris Hunt, president of Global Live Events, said: "We wanted to do something decent and worthy of Michael's musical genius yet something fun and authentic that you would envision Michael attending with excitement and joy surrounded by talent that he respected and loved. It's intended that the concert will raise awareness and funds for Aids Project Los Angeles and two other charities to be announced later, along with confirmation of the line-up.
The Millennium Stadium was previously in the global spotlight when it hosted a Tsunami Relief concert in January Row over Jackson concert footage. Jackson insurer sues gig promoter. Judge delays Jackson doctor trial. The case is expected to last four to six weeks. A previous tribute concert in Europe planned by Jermaine Jackson in the months after his brother's death was scuttled after promoters ran into problems and some of the singers listed as performers said they had scheduling conflicts.
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