Letter from the Michael Jackson Estate to the company organizing his memorial concert

The Michael Jackson Foundation’s online team shared with us the text of a letter that Howard Weitzman, the Foundation’s lawyer, sent to the company organizing the Michael Jackson memorial concert. The email says: “We know that many questions have arisen among fans regarding the memorial concert. Therefore, we are sending you the open letter that Howard Weitzman has published on behalf of the Michael Jackson Foundation. With respect, The Michael Jackson Foundation Online Team Howard Weitzman wrote in the letter: ‘The Michael Jackson Foundation has the right to use the name Michael Jackson in any context, whether commercial or otherwise. We do not believe you intend to use what is the intellectual property held by the Foundation. We are aware that the Michael Jackson memorial concert has the support of some members of the family, and at the same time Randy and Jermaine Jackson have opposed it. We are especially disappointed today upon hearing the news of Gene Simmons and KISS performing. I am sure you are aware of the insults that Gene Simmons has directed at Michael Jackson in his public comments. It was very disturbing when, as soon as you announced his presence at the concert, TMZ wrote in a note that Mr. Simmons called Michael Jackson — the man you are honoring — a child molester. Despite the fact that Michael was found not guilty by the jury. Since this concert is being presented in the media not only as a memorial celebration but also as a charitable event, we are concerned that his good name and goodwill may be exploited. From what appears in your website and from what you have written, it seems that none of the money from each ticket is being allocated to charity. If the revenue from ticket sales is not going to the charities you referred to as organizations supported by Michael, then who else, besides your company, is sharing in this revenue? The Foundation wants to know which other real persons and entities are sharing in this revenue in addition to you. We have also been informed by angry fans that you cannot guarantee that the artists whose names have been announced will definitely be present at the concert, and you have said that if half of them show up, the show will go on and no money will be returned to those who bought tickets. We are concerned that loyal Michael fans will buy tickets and not receive what they expected. And if an artist who has been paid to be seen does not attend the concert, they will not be able to get their money back. Michael Jackson always made sure that the quality of his concerts would be such that it would remain in people’s minds for the rest of their lives. He also held his fans in the highest regard. Given these developments, we are concerned about Michael’s legacy, his fans, and the mindset of the community. We believe Global Live must answer our questions as soon as possible.’ Source: eMJey.com / MJ Online Team , The Official Online Team of the Michael Jackson Estate