Michael Jackson and country & western. So weird, right?
The Autry National Center doesn’t seem to think so.
Beginning August 17th, the Autry at Griffith Park in Los Angeles is opening an exhibit entitled “How the West Was Worn by . . . Michael Jackson“. On display will be a handful of items that showed MJ had at least a little bit of country in him.
Early last year, the museum had contacted MJ’s designers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush to see if the entertainer would be interested in having a Western-themed clothing exhibit in his honor, to which MJ excitedly replied, “They want me?” After his passing, the designers made sure that it happened.
Included in the installation are a couple of bib-front shirts and trousers, as well some non-too cowboy-ish accessories (including a trademark fedora and crystal glove). The highlight is a satin, fringe trim costume designed by Warden Neil and worn by Michael in a vignette from the 70′s Jackson-family variety show, where Michael two-steps while singing “I Shot the Sheriff” (this particular ensemble was found in a flea market circa 1990 for mere pennies!).
Also part of the exhibit are these sick silver android boots and guitar-buckled belt which was worn in the famous photo that graced the cover of the single for “Beat It”.
Below, a few more of Michael’s best wild west moments:
Michael wearing a custom-tailored shirt from Western Costume Co. (with Diana Ross and Barry Gibb in the recording studio in 1984).
Kickin’ it with Bubbles in a red soutache trim bib shirt by Tony Alamo of Nashville.
(silver boots and belt photos: the Autry Center. All exhibit pieces are from the private collection of costumers extroidinare Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush).
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Michael Jackson (My Wildest West Dreams would have never predicted Tony Alamo and Bubbles)
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This is an incredible poster that advertises tickets for the return of “The Godfather of Soul” James Brown to Harlem’s world famous Apollo Theatre to perform September 9 thru September 13, 1994 where he recorded “Live at the Apollo 1995.” The neon color 22 X 34 poster pictures Brown and lists many guests who were invited to attend and perform with him including The Famous Flames, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson and Special Guest Rev. Al Sharpton. Other listings on the poster include ticket prices, show time and some of the song titles to be performed including “Please, Please, Please,” “Sex Machine,” “Hot Pants,” and “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag.” Brown’s appearance and album recording was a redux of his self financed appearance with the Famous Flames and live recording of “Live at the Apollo 1963,” which resulting in his achieving national success and fame. During a career that spanned four decades, Brown amassed nearly 100 entries on Billboard's top 40 R & B singles charts. Brown is a Charter Member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the recipient of a special lifetime achievement Grammy Award in 1992. On December 28, 2006 many friends, relatives and a host of celebrities attended a public memorial service for Brown at the Apollo Theatre after his passing on Christmas Day. Comes with a certificate that unconditionally guarantees the authenticity of this item. Price: $1,500.00
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Lot #5: Michael Jackson Worn Western Style Black ShirtThis lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on: 3/11/2010
This western style bib front shirt was worn by legendary performer Michael Jackson in numerous candid and publicity photos throughout the mid 1980’s. This was one of Jackson’s favorite shirts around the time of the release of his 1982 album “Thriller” (which remains the best-selling album of all time) and he wore it to several events. He also had the same shirt in red, which he wore in the famous photograph with Bubbles, his pet chimpanzee. The red shirt will be appearing in an upcoming exhibit at the Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage in Los Angeles, California. A photo of Jackson wearing the shirt, standing with Lionel Ritchie is included next to Ritchie’s essay in the just released official Michael Jackson photo book “Opus." Ritchie and Jackson had been friends since the Commodores and Jackson 5 toured together when Jackson was still a child. The photo was taken circa 1985, as Jackson and Ritchie were co-writing the multi-platinum charity single “We Are the World." A copy of “Opus," which retails for $279.00, is included with the shirt. Jackson also wore the shirt to an event in the early to mid 1980’s, and was photographed with Hugh Heffner and Steven Hoefflin, the plastic surgeon who fixed Jackson’s initial rhinoplasty that left him with breathing problems after he broke his nose during a dance routine in 1979. The results of Dr. Hoefflin's surgery are visible on the “Thriller” album cover. Jackson was photographed with long time producer and collaborator Quincy Jones at the same event. Jackson wore the shirt again at his close friend Barry Gibbs house in Miami, where a picture was snapped as he leaned against a balustrade overlooking the water. A photo of Jackson in the shirt with Mr. T was reprinted in the September 2009 Michael Jackson Commemorative issue of Ebony Magazine, which is also included with this piece. The black shirt by “Tony Alamo of Nashville” is made of a polyester knit, with long sleeves, pointed collar, and white pearlized snaps down each side and bottom of the bib and on the sleeve cuffs. The bib is trimmed with white piping, and has narrow white braid passementerie embellishment. The collar is trimmed with stamped metal collar points. This shirt is an excellent example of one of Mr. Jackson's signature looks from the 1980’s and will make an impressive addition to any collection of high profile music memorabilia. Presented by The Golden Closet, your premiere source for screen used wardrobe, props, and music entertainment memorabilia. Photos and descriptions are the sole property of The Golden Closet. All reference images are the property of their respective owners
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