DETROIT- Late singer Michael Jackson is known as ‘The King of Pop’. The Billie Jeans singer died in the year 2009 but his emptiness is still left even after many years.
Last month, A street was announced to be named after Michael Jackson in Detroit, USA. But recently, the naming of the street has been called off.
Michael Jackson Avenue was supposed to be officially unveiled Friday in Motor City, just as the late artist’s surviving brothers prepared to perform at a weekend concert.
But the ceremony was called off, as members of the Jackson 5, the family act where Michael Jackson got his start, the reason of canceling was that the entire group wasn’t being honored.
The Detroit Free Press newspaper reported that ‘Under city rules, honourary street names cannot be granted to groups or organizations, only persons.’
A city official told the newspaper that the naming ceremony was called off while a solution is sought.
“We’re still working through the process,” expressed Stephen Grady.
The tribute was to come 50 years after the family group birthed their career with a successful recording contract audition in Detroit, which has a rich history of nurturing American artists.
But Marlon and Jackie Jackson told reporters at the May event that they wanted the entire group to be honored.
Michael Jackson, who started with the group, went on to become one of the most famous performers in pop music history.
The Moon Walker died at the age of 50 from a fatal dose of drugs, including the powerful anesthetic propofol.
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We miss you, Michael!
