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Michael Jackson's official websites

From January 2005 until 13 June 2005, Ben Jackson was the only impersonator to appear on Michael Jackson's former official website, MJJSOURCE. Karen Faye and Michael Jackson, backstage during the Dangerous Tour. As a token of his dedication to Michael Jackson's artistic legacy, Ben received the "MJJ Recognition" from Karen Faye, Michael Jackson's personal assistant and administrator of the MJ site. She was responsible for the development of the MJJsource site from 2004 to 13 June 2005. This event remains, for him and forever, the greatest recognition he has ever received.

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The MJJ Source webring

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Visible on Michael Jackson's official website

Ben Jackson is visible on www.michaeljackson.com, alongside Nick Bass (Michael Jackson's lead dancer in This is it).

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Michael Jackson - 10 June 2000

 An interview in Geneva, arranged by Wayne Nagin and his brother, who were Michael Jackson’s bodyguards at the time – a three-day wait. Ben Jack’son finally handed over his videos, photos and a letter. This meeting is recounted in full for the first time in the book »The Incredible Story of Ben Jack’son‘ by journalist Fred Benkel (see »In the Footsteps of Michael Jackson«) Thanks to Wayne Nagin and his brother, Skip – who were Michael Jackson’s bodyguards at the time – Ben Jack’son had the opportunity for an exceptional interview in Geneva, after a three-day wait. Ben was able to hand over his videos, photos and a personal letter to Michael via his bodyguards. On the third day, Michael Jackson left his hotel. Out of respect for his privacy, Ben chose not to photograph him at that moment, as he was accompanied by his children, Prince and Paris – whom he was shielding at the time with masks over their faces to protect them from the paparazzi. At that time, Michael’s entourage consisted of his bodyguards Wayne Nagin and his brother Skip, his driver, and his personal assistant, Grace Rwaramba. Eventually, Michael’s security team allowed a photo to be taken from a distance as he discreetly left the hotel via the kitchens at the rear of the building. A few minutes later, Ben approached Michael Jackson’s van and followed it for about a hundred metres to the traffic lights. Ben was also able to wave him off as he left, but he managed to amuse him too! On the pavement, he discreetly performed a few dance steps, without attracting the attention of passers-by. At that very moment, and incredibly, no one around him could have imagined that Michael Jackson was in that black van right in the heart of Geneva. Perhaps four or five people were present around the hotel at that time and realised it was Michael Jackson! Of course, the bodyguards had to ensure the secrecy of this trip, so stopping the car – even just for an autograph – was, unfortunately, impossible. In the reflection of the van’s windows, you can actually see Ben waving to Michael Jackson. Photo credit: Ben Jack’son – Hôtel d’Angleterre – Geneva – 10 June 2000 – 3.42 pm. Years later, in 2015, Ben was able to see the suite occupied by Michael Jackson and his entourage. He was staying on the third floor (central balcony). Most of the items in the suite have been preserved, such as the small statue of Napoleon on the table.

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Sony Evening for the Album Release History on 14 June 1995.

Invited by the Sony France staff, the album's pre-listening party took place at the Eden Rock in Lyon, in the presence of journalists, artists and Parisian staff from SONY FRANCE. The following day, Ben Jack'son embarked on a tour of FNAC stores for the album's promotion.

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Olympia - Paris

On the 18th and 19th of March 2011, Ben Jack’son performed at L’Olympia alongside Jean Félix Lalanne for a special tribute to Michael Jackson. Jean-Félix Lalanne, a renowned guitar prodigy, wished to pay tribute to Michael Jackson during the medley – at the encore of his concert. 13 minutes on the stage of L’Olympia for two nights. 2’30” extract from a 13-minute performance. Guitar, arrangement: Jean-Felix Lalanne Stage direction: Jean-Felix Lalanne, Ben Jack’son Voiceover: Mickael Gregorio Choreography: Ben Jack’son Drums, percussion: Marquito

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International Organisation of the UN

December 2006 and December 2012 Show for Google Europe and site visit

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Official concert evening with NRJ

The «Michael Jackson Night» organised by NRJ. 24 June 1997 – 11 p.m. – Lyon: Ben Jack’son performs at the B’52 for NRJ, the official partner of Michael Jackson's concert in Gerland the following day, 25 June 1997. MJ's guitarist: David Williams, Poppin Taco, and the twin dancers, the Tallauega Brothers, attend his performance.

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NRJ's thank you letter for Ben Jack'son

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Prince Albert of Monaco

Friday 22nd July 2011: Ben Jack'son performed in Monaco in front of Prince Albert and athletics champions, during the Herculis 2011 event, for the gala evening after the competition at a Monegasque hotel. All the athletes from the day's competition were present that evening for this grand gala: Ussein Bolt, Christophe Lemaître, among others, came to dance to Billie Jean! Performing in front of the Prince was an honour for him and his team, especially as the Prince knew Michael Jackson very well, having invited him three times to the World Music Awards in 1993, 1996, and 2000. (Photos not allowed) 20th August 2009: Record attendance for the largest official French tribute to MJ in Marignane (10,000 people).

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Marignane - Camoin Square

20 August 2009: Record crowds for the largest official French tribute to MJ in Marignane (10,000 people).

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Dieter Wiesner

Ben Jack'son meets and plays for Michael Jackson's manager, Dieter Wiesner, in 2015 and 2017.

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George V - Paris

Ben Jackson is performing at the Georges V, the prestigious hotel. Michael Jackson stayed there many times in the 90s.

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Poupet Festival

 30th anniversary: 12 performances in 4 days