Thousands Turn Out for Jackson Memorial at Apollo Theater
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Thousands Turn Out for Jackson Memorial at Apollo Theater
A crowd of thousands of Michael Jackson fans came out to Harlem's famed Apollo Theater in New York City on Tuesday to pay tribute to the late King of Pop -- and ET was there to capture the emotional event. The crowd lined the streets and sang Jackson tunes, danced, held up signs, letters and posters and observed a moment of silence at 5:26 p.m., the moment East Coast fans heard the news of Jackson's death. Director Spike Lee delivered a few words about Jackson's legacy, and the Reverend Al Sharpton delivered a stirring speech praising Jackson's career and his incredible influence on the African-American people and the world, saying that he crossed the lines of color and culture, making "young men and women all over the world imitate us." Continue reading... Related stories: Barry Manilow to Escort Dame Elizabeth Taylor To Michael Jackson's Funeral Apollo Theatre Celebrates 75 Years
Entertainment Tonight | July 1, 2009
