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David Gest has announced details of a special live tour in tribute to Michael Jackson, which will also feature his brother Tito and eldest sister Rebbie.
The spoken word with music shows, dubbed A Jackson Named Michael: Remembering a Legend, promise to reveal never-before-told details the late singer's life and career.
Songwriter Deniece Williams has also been confirmed for the tour, which will call at venues in the UK, Europe and Australia.
David Gest said: “The majority of the show will be reminiscences and stories about Michael that the public has never heard.
“I will also unveil a treasure trove of film clips that were not included in my upcoming film.”
Gest has produced the tour, while Andrew Eastel is the director.
Jackson's mother, Katherine, has endorsed the tour, and said: ”I am real proud of David as this film is a tremendous achievement and it’s his vision.
“This is not my story, but the story of many of Michael’s friends’ recollections. David funded this whole film and worked 16 months on putting it together and I believe Michael's fans as well as the world will love it.”
The tour begins in March and will call at venues in London, Liverpool Birmingham, Manchester, Reading, Newcastle, Cardiff, Bristol, Plymouth, Dublin, Belfast, York, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Berwich, Southampton, Blackpool, Wigan, Durham, South Shields, Hexham, Leicester, Brighton and Woking.
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