Michael Jackson wanted to be back on the stage after his long hiatus from music. According to Randy Phillips who testified at the Conrad Murray trial on Tuesday afternoon, the entertainer had high hopes for the opportunity to get back to the stage. The president of AEG seemed to have a first-hand account of the dealings with the celebrity and gave his imput on the agreement of the concert series.
Randy Phillips spent much of his testimony time describing the Michael Jackson's This Is It process of what was happening behind the scenes of the concert. President discussed the show from the beginning with the initial meetings in Las Vegas to the production rehearsals, plus the requirements required by Michael Jackson for performances in the O2 Arena in London. To the best of Mr. Phillips recollection, Michael Jackson was on board with the idea of getting back to the stage.
“He was motivated, energized and receptive to the idea,” said Randy Phillips describing the way Michael Jackson responded to the idea of being on stage again. Sharing the ticket sales of the concerts were fabulous, Phillips shared the ticket sales had a demand never seen before.
With the opportunity to share the demeanor of the performer, one of the items not heard was the details of the contract. In what was a dismaying moment to the Jackson family, the contract was not discussed which was a point the family wanted discussed. Janet Jackson was even seen rolling her eyes and shaking her head.
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