London - Michael Jackson's planned comeback shows in London, cut short by his sudden death, could be turned into a tribute gig featuring his family, the singer's promoter said Wednesday. AEG Live would at some point be releasing footage of the rehearsals for the This Is It concert series that was planned to run from July 13 in London, its president, Randy Phillips, said.
"At some point the world needs to see this production and I would imagine it could be done as a tribute with the family, with the brothers performing, some sisters, and the stars that were influenced by him," Phillips told Sky News.
"The world needs to see this production. It would have been, which is the tragedy here, one of the most amazing shows ever, so at some point we want the world to see that. We are discussing with the family so the sooner, the better."
He added the family wanted the public to share in grief at the funeral but plans had not yet been finalized.
Describing rehearsals the day before Jackson's death, Phillips said: "He was so amazing in the final week. He gave me a hug and said 'now I know I can do this'."
