The Grammy Museum in downtown L.A. will extend the Michael Jackson: HIStyle exhibit, featuring world-famous Jackson fashion (one of which reportedly weighs about fifteen pounds!) and several videos of Jackson’s performances and appearances at various Grammy ceremonies. The Museum is located at Olympic and Figueroa and opens at 11:30 AM daily and 10 AM on Saturday. Admission ranges from $11.95 to $14.95. More information below:
In celebration of the life and work of Michael Jackson, The GRAMMY Museum is sharing a collection of Jackson’s most iconic wardrobe pieces (including the suit he wore on the cover of Thriller).
Starting today (Friday, June 26, 2009), these will be exhibited on the Museum’s third floor alongside video of some of Jackson’s most exciting GRAMMY performances. We hope this exhibit will serve as a fitting tribute to one of the most significant entertainers in music history. The Museum will open to the public on Friday at 11:30am.
For thousands of years, royalty has called attention to itself with extravagant clothing and other finery. Jewels, fine fabrics, and elaborate accessories can complete the transformation of a person into a brightly-shining star that holds its audience spellbound.
As the self-anointed “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson has fully embraced this royal tradition. And like his album HIStory, this exhibit gathers together some of his greatest hits — pieces that are uniquely and unmistakably his.
“The GRAMMY Museum is excited for this rare chance to share this material with our visitors,” said Chief Curator Ken Luftig Viste. “Michael Jackson is undeniably one of the most significant entertainers in pop music history, and the pieces’ starpower — and design — is striking. Few, if any, have ever before been made available to the public in this way.”
Including seven elaborately embellished jackets, two gloves, and more, highlights include jackets worn on the Victory tour, at Jackson’s 1984 American Music Awards appearance, and at the dedication of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. All are elaborately bejeweled, beaded, and detailed — with one piece weighing nearly fifteen pounds.
“As a 21st Century museum, we will update our exhibit content frequently,” said Executive Director Robert Santelli. “Though we’ve only been open a short time, Michael Jackson: HIStyle allows us to demonstrate our steadfast commitment to putting that goal into practice. Plus, it’s an amazing collection.”
Working with talented designers, Jackson’s crystals, sequins, beads, embroidery, and insignia have combined to catch the eyes of millions, transmitting his dance moves from the stage to the back row, and his starpower across the world.
1 Melissa Olson // Jul 16, 2009 at 10:48 am
I live in Kentucky. I am coming to ca. in dec. I loved Michael Jackson so much he was the greatest entertainer in the whole world. Michael was my true love. I will come see the museum. i look foward to being there. Sincerely Melissa
2 eduardo // Aug 28, 2009 at 2:34 am
hi, are you interesting to buy one lather jacket of michael jackson? pls contact me.
is very special jacket, i want to sale.
thank’s
only one piece.
3 Bonita // Nov 12, 2009 at 8:57 pm
I have a Thriller LP that is mislabeled. It has Thriller on one side and the label says Charlie Daniels Decade of Hits on the other. But the whole album of music is the LP of Thriller. Anyone ever heard of this before.
4 hell bomb // Nov 12, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Mislabels happen quite often due to operator error…But it would be sweet if the b side had diff tracks!
5 Michael Man // Dec 15, 2009 at 6:03 pm
I love michael Jackson’s music. I grew up listening to it and never even realized all of my favorite songs were Michael’s. It’s kind of sad I didn’t know before he died. He is a major inspiration for me and everything i do, especially now because I am trying to become the best in my industry. Though I doubt inline speed skating is anything like singing and dancing. I still love him though. Thank you michael Jackson. You gave me the greatest gift of all, the liscense to dream! Rest in Peace.
6 Angel Powell // Jan 12, 2010 at 12:52 pm
the most beautiful thing i ever seen
7 Baris // Jan 15, 2010 at 10:17 am
Michael Jackson is cool and the best sänger of world i love you Michael the king of pop
8 tylan wilson // Feb 26, 2010 at 8:38 pm
i love the way that michael jackson puts all his creativity into his dance moves and how he treats people with respect.Michael Jackson is gone but he will never ever be forgotten.
Michael Jackson You Are Not Alone
RIP
9 tylan wilson // Apr 11, 2010 at 3:02 pm
can i borrow those knee pads pleease?
10 Rikke M // May 4, 2010 at 12:05 pm
i wish i was a camera so i could take at picture with my mind and put it in a frame for you to see how beautiful you really are to me Michael Jackson
I LOVE YOU, REST IN PEACE!
11 eric semaza // Jun 7, 2010 at 6:58 am
Day three after Michael died he viseted me .The image of what I seen will be displade shortly .Two weeks later I returned to the same spot with a camera ,Michael returned again I shot the picture and I have the photo ,its him clearly.If your interested about the rest of the story contact me .I will tell everyone the first time I seen michael it was a site Ill never forget and he had wings.
12 CONCEPTION DEJESUS // Sep 19, 2010 at 7:23 pm
THE MICHAEL JACKSON, JACKET “IN GOD WE TRUST”. I JUST SAW THE PHOTO THE GRAMMY MUSEUM WHAT A PIECE OF ART.HOPPING ITS NOT TO LATE FOR A COMMENT EVEN THOW HIS GONE. WHEN IT COMES TO MJ. I LOVED HIM SO DEALY AND STILL DO. I GO CRAZY WHEN I COME ACROSS MICHAEL JACKSON ART WORK. I’M LIVING IN A FANTACY WORLD I ALSO LOVE ART AND I’M VERY UNIQUE LIKE MJ. MICHAEL, REST IN PEACE I CAN’T NEVER FORGET YOU. LIVED THE MUSIC AND I’M MISSING YOU. A BIG FAN.
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