Last year, those putting together the Grammys wanted to have Michael Jackson make an appearance to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his popular and groundbreaking album "Thriller". Jackson declined, according to Ken Ehrlich, the Grammy telecast’s co-executive producer, who said, "He just wasn’t ready for it." Now, in the wake of the entertainer’s death, the Grammys will feature a tribute to Michael Jackson that will be shown in 3-D. The video for "Earth Song," which was to be included in Jackson’s July, 2009 comeback concert before he died, will also be shown.
Ehrlich also said of Jackson, "Whenever we would do a show, the first thing he would say to me was, ‘How can we do something that we’ve never done before?’ And now we’re doing something that hasn’t been done before." With regard to Jackson’s "Earth Song," Ehrlich noted, "There are these incredible images of the beauties of nature, and then they are seen through the eyes of a little girl, and that girl falls asleep and when she wakes up, she is witness to the destruction of nature. It’s all about questioning what our values are."
To accommodate the 3-D tribute, viewers can get official "Grammy" glasses from Target stores from January 24 through January 31. The glasses are free and will make it possible to see the 3-D effects planned for the show. During the show, Jackson will also be honored with the lifetime achievement award. Recording Academy President and CEO Neil Portnow, speaking of the award, said simply, "this is the one award from us that Michael never received."
Ehrlich also said of Jackson, "Whenever we would do a show, the first thing he would say to me was, ‘How can we do something that we’ve never done before?’ And now we’re doing something that hasn’t been done before." With regard to Jackson’s "Earth Song," Ehrlich noted, "There are these incredible images of the beauties of nature, and then they are seen through the eyes of a little girl, and that girl falls asleep and when she wakes up, she is witness to the destruction of nature. It’s all about questioning what our values are."
To accommodate the 3-D tribute, viewers can get official "Grammy" glasses from Target stores from January 24 through January 31. The glasses are free and will make it possible to see the 3-D effects planned for the show. During the show, Jackson will also be honored with the lifetime achievement award. Recording Academy President and CEO Neil Portnow, speaking of the award, said simply, "this is the one award from us that Michael never received."
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