Jackson Rehersal Footage
Posted Fri 3 Jul 2009 9:52AM BST by Mitch Carter in The Guestlist
Footage of Michael Jackson rehearsal from 'This Is It' tour has been released by concert promoter AEG.
This footage was shot at the LA Staples centre just two days before he died.
The singer appears to be in good physical shape, engaging in some complex and energetic dance routines.
What do you think of the footage? Does this finally dispel rumours about Jackson's poor health or is it a carefully staged release from AEG?

You remain the KING OF POP.
RIP Micheal J.
AEG got heavcily criticised for this and basically it was BIg greed on their part!!
D'ontt forget There are documented facts stating the shows number went from 10 to 50!!! MJ said himself, " he was happy with 10 shows but 50?? he said he didn't know how he was gonna do thrm all. So there is no doubd in my mind he was heavily stressed and anxious whether or not he would be able to cut it, especially to do 50 shows.
If you look closely at eh video, it's true michael isnt doing anything over strenuous regarding his moves, WOW he didnt even do any spins like he always does. ALso its a very short clip so one can't entirely judge to much,but the man 100% looks frail. They didnt care about his health or well being!!
Peace
Aarun
he was a true star!! a gr8 performer!! a gr8 dad!! a loving warm kind man who told you a story within his music i will miss him loads, i feel deeply sad for his kds but he is now in heaven watchin over them...i hope they all stay together with granny!!
ppl need to just leave the poor guy alone even now hes gone hes still in papaers let him RIP ffs!!
MJ RIP!! love you xx
RIP michael jackson
we will never see another amazing star like him.... he looked realy good in the rehersals however 50 gigs was too much but all done for money money and thats wat killed him,
to all the sick peole out there who believed the rumours over child abuse, as far as im concerned your the ones that killed him .... R.I.P MICHAEL JACKSON i will never forget u xxxxxxxx
If this footage is actually what it purports to be, then, all things considered, Michael appears to have been in reasonably good shape. But, as 'III' has already pointed out, there are some striking inconsistences between this MJ and the one who announced the whole venture - different intonation, attitude, hair, face and expressions. This footage looks more like it was sourced from quite some time ago. If not, then Michael and his make-up team have done a remarkable job of turning the clock back. Whatever, his excellent music lives on!
The King is Dead but His music & song live forever more!
RIP
Micheal Jackson