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Justin Timberlake Voices Concern Over Michael Jackson Tribute Concerts

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Justin Timberlake has voiced concerns over plans to stage a series of tribute concerts for Michael Jackson.

Reports have claimed AEG Live, promoters for Jackson's planned comeback gigs at London's O2 Arena, are keen to use the venue to hold memorial concerts.

Along with Timberlake, other artists reported to be included on the promoter's wish list include Stevie Wonder and Beyonce.

But Timberlake told the Evening Standard newspaper that he felt “very cautious” about the proposals.

“It is extremely tragic - there really was only king,” he said.

“It's an honour to be considered for a tribute to the greatest of all time but also there is a level of just me as a fan that would feel very cautious about doing something like that.

“Like anyone else in the world I'm his biggest fan. I just feel like if there would be any pretension, it would not be good. That's my worry.

“I understand tributing' somebody who is so influential to every artist of our generation. It would have to be done properly.”

As previously reported on Gigwise, AEG announced today that fans with tickets to see Jackson would be able to claim a full refund from tomorrow.

But the promoter is now left with the challenge of filling the O2 Arena, which was to accommodate all 50 of Jackson's This Is It gigs.

Meanwhile, Timberlake also spoke about the King of Pop on GMTV, saying the star had a “huge influence” on the his career.

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