Katherine Jackson Launches “The Man, The Myth, The Legend: Michael Jackson

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This beautiful woman simply doesn't wants to take a break  :LolLolLolLol:. I mean she is so active for someone of her age  :icon_e_surprised:  :) .

Katherine Jackson Launches "The Man, The Myth, The Legend: Michael Jackson Tribute Auction" at Charitybuzz

Mrs. Katherine Jackson, the mother of the late, great music icon Michael Jackson, in partnership with global charity auction site Charitybuzz, launched "The Man, The Myth, The Legend: A Michael Jackson Tribute" auction, featuring never-before-seen photos and artwork from the legendary musician and entertainer. The auction will be open for bidding through Thursday, September 26 by visiting Charitybuzz.com.

Proceeds will benefit Mrs. Katherine Jackson's favorite charities in Gary, Indiana, including Roosevelt High Academy, Gary Commission for Women, Calumet Township Multipurpose Center, and the Male Empowerment Network Inc.

"I'm so overjoyed that Michael's beautiful drawings, unreleased photos, and the generous experiences from his friends will be able to impact some of the most important organizations here in Gary," said Mrs. Jackson. "Every year, we raise funds in Michael's memory, and this year with Charitybuzz on board, we hope to make an even bigger difference for these local organizations with our tribute auction."

Auction highlights include three original artworks created and signed by Michael Jackson – 7th Key, valued at $12,000; Fantasia – Wizard Mickey Mouse, valued at $10,000; and Pitcher Mickey Mouse, valued at $10,000, as well set of never-before-seen photos of Jackson by photographer Burt Harris, and experiences with Jaleel White and Bryton James.

Lot Details
Michael Jackson Collection
Burt Harris
Dimensions: 11″ x 14″
Medium: Color photographs
Signed by the artist, Unframed
Photographs taken July 13, 1985 at the Budweiser Superfest

One lucky winner will own never before seen set of 3 Michael Jackson color photographs taken by photographer Burt Harris!

These pictures have never been seen by the public and are from the photographer's private collection of Michael Jackson! After a phone call from a friend, the photographer had less than an hour to grab his camera and shoot the King of Pop while he performed at this show.

"These are taken at a Jazz Festival where Quincy Jones was the last artist to perform. He saw Michael running down the aisle and jumped up on stage to give the audience about a 45 min performance before Q could close the show." – Burt Harris

Born and raised in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Burt Harris moved to California and started shooting professionally for over 30 years. Mr. Harris presently works for Prensa Internacional and works with inner-city children ranging from K-6 grades in troubled areas in Los Angeles, CA .

Donated By: Burt Harris

Lot Details
Michael Jackson
7th Key
Medium: Colored pencil on black paper
This piece is framed
Signed by Michael Jackson
Michael drew this piece because he was the key within his family – the 7th son and has 7 letters to his name. Michael took the time to draw this piece when he had down time from performing.
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer-songwriter, dancer, businessman and philanthropist. Often referred to by the honorific nickname "King of Pop", or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time. His contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.
The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971. In the early 1980s, Jackson became the dominant figure in popular music. The music videos for his songs, including those of "Beat It," "Billie Jean," and "Thriller," were credited with breaking down racial barriers and transforming the medium into an art form and promotional tool.
The popularity of these videos helped to bring the then relatively new television channel MTV to fame. With videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" he continued to innovate the medium throughout the 1990s, as well as forging a reputation as a touring solo artist. Through stage and video performances, Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot, and the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. His distinctive sound and style has influenced numerous hip hop, post-disco, contemporary R&B, pop, and rock artists.
Michael Jackson holds multiple Guinness World Records, has won 13 Grammy Awards as well as the Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; 26 American Music Awards, more than any other artist, including the "Artist of the Century" and "Artist of the 1980s"; 13 number-one singles in the United States in his solo career, more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era; and the estimated sale of over 400 million records worldwide. Jackson has won hundreds of awards, making him the most-awarded recording artist in the history of popular music. In what would have been Jackson's 52nd birthday on August 29, 2010, he became the most downloaded artist of all time.
Donated By: Michael Jackson Tribute

Lot Details
Michael Jackson
Fantasia – Wizard Mickey Mouse
Medium: colored pencil on paper
Measures: 25″ x 29″ Framed
Signed by Michael Jackson
This one-of-a-kind piece was created by Michael Jackson while at home in Encino, CA. Ready to hang and admire for years to come!
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer-songwriter, dancer, businessman and philanthropist. Often referred to by the honorific nickname "King of Pop", or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time. His contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.
The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971. In the early 1980s, Jackson became the dominant figure in popular music. The music videos for his songs, including those of "Beat It," "Billie Jean," and "Thriller," were credited with breaking down racial barriers and transforming the medium into an art form and promotional tool.
The popularity of these videos helped to bring the then relatively new television channel MTV to fame. With videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" he continued to innovate the medium throughout the 1990s, as well as forging a reputation as a touring solo artist. Through stage and video performances, Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot, and the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. His distinctive sound and style has influenced numerous hip hop, post-disco, contemporary R&B, pop, and rock artists.
Michael Jackson holds multiple Guinness World Records, has won 13 Grammy Awards as well as the Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; 26 American Music Awards, more than any other artist, including the "Artist of the Century" and "Artist of the 1980s"; 13 number-one singles in the United States in his solo career, more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era; and the estimated sale of over 400 million records worldwide. Jackson has won hundreds of awards, making him the most-awarded recording artist in the history of popular music. In what would have been Jackson's 52nd birthday on August 29, 2010, he became the most downloaded artist of all time.
Donated By: Michael Jackson Tribute

Lot Details
Michael Jackson
Pitcher Mickey Mouse
Medium: Blue colored pencil on paper
This piece is framed
Signed by Michael Jackson
This is a one of a kind piece Michael Jackson drew of Mickey Mouse in red and blue, while at home in Encino, CA.
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer-songwriter, dancer, businessman and philanthropist. Often referred to by the honorific nickname "King of Pop", or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.
The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971. In the early 1980s, Jackson became the dominant figure in popular music. The music videos for his songs, including those of "Beat It," "Billie Jean," and "Thriller," were credited with breaking down racial barriers and transforming the medium into an art form and promotional tool.
The popularity of these videos helped to bring the then relatively new television channel MTV to fame. With videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" he continued to innovate the medium throughout the 1990s, as well as forging a reputation as a touring solo artist. Through stage and video performances, Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot, and the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. His distinctive sound and style has influenced numerous hip hop, post-disco, contemporary R&B, pop, and rock artists.
Michael Jackson holds multiple Guinness World Records, has won 13 Grammy Awards as well as the Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; 26 American Music Awards, more than any other artist, including the "Artist of the Century" and "Artist of the 1980s"; 13 number-one singles in the United States in his solo career, more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era; and the estimated sale of over 400 million records worldwide. Jackson has won hundreds of awards, making him the most-awarded recording artist in the history of popular music. In what would have been Jackson's 52nd birthday on August 29, 2010, he became the most downloaded artist of all time.
Donated By: Mrs. Katherine Jackson

Lot Details
Michael Jackson Collection
Burt Harris
Dimensions: Each measures 11″ x 14″
Medium: Black and white photographs
Signed by the artist, Unframed
Photographs taken July 13, 1985 at the Budweiser Superfest

One lucky winner will own never before seen set of 3 Michael Jackson black and white photographs taken by photographer Burt Harris!

These pictures have never been seen by the public and are from the photographer's private collection of Michael Jackson! After a phone call from a friend, the photographer had less than an hour to grab his camera and shoot the King of Pop while he performed at this show.

"These are taken at a Jazz Festival where Quincy Jones was the last artist to perform. He saw Michael running down the aisle and jumped up on stage to give the audience about a 45 min performance before Q could close the show." – Burt Harris

Born and raised in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Burt Harris moved to California and started shooting professionally for over 30 years. Mr. Harris presently works for Prensa Internacional and works with inner-city children ranging from K-6 grades in troubled areas in Los Angeles, CA .
Donated By: Burt Harris

Lot Details
Made in California, this B.B. Simon, 34″ brown leather belt represents the famous Michael Jackson. This unique piece includes the initials "MJ" on it and is surrounded by Michael Jackson's silhouette wearing his famous fedora hat as he does his signature dance move. The stones are designed in Swarovski crystal. The inside of the belt is autographed by Michael's mother, Mrs. Katherine Jackson.
Don't miss out on this limited edition Michael Jackson belt!
Donated By: B.B. Simon and Mrs. Katherine Jackson

Lot Details
Michael's Magical World of Art, 2013
Charles Billich
Edition: 1 of 1
Mixed Media
Dimensions: 37″ x 37″
Signed by the artist
This piece is unframed
This is a one of a kind masterpiece by the renown artist, Charles Billich located in Australia. This was designed just for the The Man, The Myth, The Legend – A Tribute To Michael taking place in Gary, IN on August 29-31, 2013.
Sydney-based artist Charles Billich is one of the most prominent living Australian painters. In a career spanning some forty years, he has exhibited at some of the world's best venues and has been an honoured guest and resident artist on many occasions. From the Vatican Museum to the White House, the Olympic Museum in Lausanne to His Majesty King George V Tupou Palace in Tonga, the Red Cross Museum in Geneva to numerous university, government, corporate and private collections, Charles Billich has an eclectic and ubiquitous following.
Donated By: Charles Billich

Lot Details
Made in California, this 21″ copper necklace signifies Michael Jackson as an angel. This unique necklace is embedded in Swarovski crystals and wearing this not only honors Michael Jackson as a singer, but jazzes up any wardrobe.
Don't miss the opportunity to take home this limited edition necklace!
Donated By: Mrs. Katherine Jackson

Lot Details
You and friend will enjoy the opportunity to have lunch with the man behind the hilarious Steve Urkel! Enjoy a meet and greet over lunch with Jaleel White in LA!
Jaleel White is an actor, writer, producer and director who has done a few web series on the Internet called Fake It Till You Make It. Jaleel started out in commercials until he landed the role of the geek, 'Urkel' on ABC's sitcom Family Matters.
After Family Matters ended, White starred in the UPN series Grown Ups from 1999 to 2000. He later attended UCLA where he graduated with a degree in film and television in 2001. He has continued his acting career with roles in Dreamgirls (2006), and guest stints on Boston Legal, House, and Psych. In March 2012, White appeared as a contestant in season 14 of Dancing with the Stars.
Since April 2012, White has hosted the game show Total Blackout, which airs on the Syfy channel.
Donated By: Jaleel White

Lot Details
You and 3 friends will meet Bryton James on the set of the famous soap opera, The Young and the Restless! Enjoy a tour of the set and take home an autographed photo!
The Young and the Restless has been the number 1 daytime drama for over 18 consecutive years. It revolves around the rivalries, romances, hopes and fears of the residents of the fictional Midwestern metropolis, Genoa City. The lives and loves of a wide variety of characters mingle through the generations, dominated by the Newman, Abbott and Winters families. When The Young and the Restless premiered in 1973, it revolutionized the daytime drama category and continues to set the standard with strong characters, socially conscious storylines, romance and sensuality.
Bryton James joined The Young and the Restless in April 2004 as Devon Hamilton, a troubled teenager who came into the lives of the Winters family.
Bryton began his acting career at an early age, landing his first commercial when he was just 2 years old. He was soon cast as Richie on the hit series Family Matters, where he appeared in most of the show's 9-year run. In addition to acting, Bryton has enjoyed success as a recording artist. He debuted his first single, "Ooh, The Way I Feel About You," on the German TV series Stars 2000, and has performed live on the international networks Viva, ZDF 5, and Giga TV, as well as on the Disney Channel and major broadcast networks in the U.S.
Donated By: Bryton James and The Young and the Restless

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