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Michael Jackson's mom, kids coming to Gary for King of Pop's birthday bash
Event planed for Aug. 29 to feature concert, vigil
4Print Email 2012-08-01T07:30:00Z 2012-08-01T07:35:05Z Michael Jackson's mom, kids coming to Gary for King of Pop's birthday bashBy The Associated Press nwitimes.com
4 hours ago • By The Associated Press(11) CommentsLOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's mother says she is returning to her family's Indiana hometown to celebrate what would have would have been her son's 54th birthday.
An announcement released Tuesday by a representative of Katherine Jackson states the events in Gary, Ind., will be attended by the singer's three children as well.
A candlelight vigil is planned for Aug. 29 outside the family's home on Jackson's 54th birthday.
The celebration is being dubbed: "Goin' Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It?"
Details on the events, including a tribute concert and an event honoring Katherine Jackson are posted on a Facebook page for the event, www.facebook.com/jacksonstreet2012.
The Jackson family moved to Los Angeles as Michael and other siblings pursued their burgeoning music careers, but have kept connections to their Indiana hometown.
Event planed for Aug. 29 to feature concert, vigil
4Print Email 2012-08-01T07:30:00Z 2012-08-01T07:35:05Z Michael Jackson's mom, kids coming to Gary for King of Pop's birthday bashBy The Associated Press nwitimes.com
4 hours ago • By The Associated Press(11) CommentsLOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's mother says she is returning to her family's Indiana hometown to celebrate what would have would have been her son's 54th birthday.
An announcement released Tuesday by a representative of Katherine Jackson states the events in Gary, Ind., will be attended by the singer's three children as well.
A candlelight vigil is planned for Aug. 29 outside the family's home on Jackson's 54th birthday.
The celebration is being dubbed: "Goin' Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It?"
Details on the events, including a tribute concert and an event honoring Katherine Jackson are posted on a Facebook page for the event, www.facebook.com/jacksonstreet2012.
The Jackson family moved to Los Angeles as Michael and other siblings pursued their burgeoning music careers, but have kept connections to their Indiana hometown.