Tribute act's Jacko shock
by Nathan Rao
The Island’s very own Michael Jackson says he is “shocked”
and “devastated” at the death of the King of Pop.
But in the spirit of showmanship, tribute act Ben Bowman, plans
to go ahead with a performance tonight (Friday).
The 23-year-old of Wing Road, Leysdown, who has been a fan for
as long as he can remember, said he cried when he heard last
night his hero had died.
But although distraught he has vowed not to cancel a performance
in Chislehurst tonight.
He said: “My agent called me, and then my brother called me. I
just did not believe it until I got home and saw the news, and the
words on the screen that said Michael Jackson had died. I burst
into tears and sobbed.
“But I am going to go ahead with a show I have booked tonight.
It will be hard but I am going to dedicate it to Michael. My act
has even more of a purpose now.”
Mr Bowman, who has been doing a tribute act to the star for
almost five years, said he was pleased the national media are
concentrating on Michael Jackson’s music in the wake of his
death.
He said: “There has been so much that has been negative about
him in the past, now it seems the press are concentrating on his
music and the legend that he was, and that can only be a good
thing.
“The fact that he has died has overshadowed the negativity."
Mr Bowman said he would keep on performing as Michael Jackson
and was upset that he never got to meet the superstar.
He added: “I am going to do my bit to keep the legend alive and
ask people to celebrate the life and music of a man who truly was a
phenomenon.”
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Friday, June 26 2009