REFERENCES FROM BEN JACK'SON

MICHAEL JACKSON'S OFFICIAL SITES

From January 2005 until 13 June 2005, Ben Jack'son was the only look-alike 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 MJ's site. .

She was responsible for the development of the MJJsource website from 2004 to 13 June 2005.

This event remains for him – and forever – the greatest recognition he has ever received.

The MJJ Source Webring

VISIBLE ON MICHAEL JACKSON'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE:

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

MEETING WITH MICHAEL JACKSON

MICHAEL JACKSON - 10 JUNE 2000

An interview in Geneva, thanks to Wayne Nagin and his brother, who were Michael Jackson's bodyguards, with a three-day wait. Ben Jackson finally hands over his videos, photos, and a letter.

This interview is told in full for the first time in the book »The Incredible Story of Ben Jack'son‘ by journalist Fred Benkel (read »In the Footsteps of Michael Jackson«).

Thanks to Wayne Nagin and his brother, Skip, then Michael Jackson's bodyguards, Ben Jack'son had the opportunity for an exceptional interview in Geneva, after three days of waiting.

Ben was able to give Michael his videos, photos, and a personal letter via his bodyguards.

On the third day, Michael Jackson left his hotel. As a mark 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 would cover with masks on their faces at the time to shield them from the paparazzi.

At that time, Michael's entourage consisted of his bodyguards Wayne Nagin, his brother Skip, his driver, and his personal assistant, Grace Rwaramba.

Finally, Michael's security allowed a remote photograph to be taken as he discreetly left the hotel via the kitchens at the rear.

A few minutes later, Ben approaches Michael Jackson's van and follows him for about a hundred metres to the traffic lights.

Ben was also able to say goodbye to him, but he also managed to amuse him!

On the pavement, he discreetly performed a few dance steps, without attracting the attention of passers-by.

At that precise moment, and incredibly, no one around him could have imagined that Michael Jackson was in that black van in the heart of Geneva. Perhaps 4 or 5 people were present around the hotel at that time and realised it was Michael Jackson!

Of course, the bodyguards had to ensure the confidentiality of this trip, so stopping the car, even for an autograph, was unfortunately impossible.

In the reflection of the van's windows, you can even see Ben waving to Michael Jackson.

Photo credit: Ben Jack’son – Hotel d’Angleterre – Geneva – 10 June 2000 – 15:42. .

Years later, in 2015, Ben was able to discover the next part occupied by Michael Jackson and his entourage.

He was staying on the 3rd floor (central balcony)

Most of the suite's furnishings have been preserved, such as the small statue of Napoleon on the table.

SONY MUSIC FRANCE

Evening SONY for the HIStory album release 14 June 1995.

Invited by the staff Sony France, the album preview evening took place at 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 to promote the album.

OLYMPIA – PARIS

On the 18th and 19th of March 2011, Ben Jack’son played at The Olympia alongside Jean Félix Lalanne for a special tribute to Michael Jackson. Jean-Félix Lalanne, a recognised guitar prodigy, wished to pay tribute to Michael Jackson during the medley – at the encore of his concert. 13 minutes over 2 nights on the stage of the Olympia

Two nights at the Olympia.
Extract 2’30/13min.

Guitar, adaptation Jean-Felix Lalanne
Stage direction Jean-Felix Lalanne, Ben Jack'son
Voice-over Mickael Gregorio
Choregraphie : Ben Jack’son
Batterie, percu : Marquito

Organisation internationale de l’O.N.U –

Décembre 2006 et Décembre 2012

Show pour Google Europe et visite des locaux

OFFICIAL CONCERT EVENING WITH NRJ

The "Michael Jackson Night" organized by NRJ

June 24, 1997 – 11:00 PM – Lyon: Ben Jack’son performed at the B’52 for NRJ, the official partner of Michael Jackson’s concert at Gerland Stadium in Lyon the following day, June 25, 1997. Michael Jackson’s guitarist, David Williams, Poppin Taco, and the twin dancers known as the Talauega Brothers attended the performance.

NRJ Thank You Letter to Ben Jack’son

PRINCE ALBERT DE MONACO

Friday, July 22, 2011: Ben Jack’son performed in Monaco in front of Albert II, Prince of Monaco and top international track and field champions during Herculis 2011, at the gala evening held after the competition in a Monaco hotel. All the athletes from that day’s event attended the evening celebration, and among them, champions such as Usain Bolt and Christophe Lemaître joined the dance floor, dancing 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 already invited him three times to the World Music Awards in 1993, 1996, and 2000.

( photos non autorisées )

20 Aout 2009Record attendance for the largest official French tribute to Michael Jackson in Marignane (10,000 people).