Michael Jackson Photographer Kevin Mazur Shares His Up-Close Account of The
King of Pop's Final Concert Rehearsal on SIRIUS XM Radio
During the special, "This Is It: Reflections of The Last Concert," SIRIUS XM
listeners will have access to a first-hand account of Jackson's final
rehearsal
NEW YORK, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) will
broadcast a revealing and in-depth interview with renowned rock and roll
photographer, Kevin Mazur, with original MTV VJ and SIRIUS XM host, Alan
Hunter.
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During "This Is It: Reflections of The Last Concert," Mazur, who co-founded
WireImage, shares a first-person account of the concert rehearsal Michael
Jackson had just two days before his tragic passing. Mazur will take listeners
behind-the-scenes with a detailed description of his two hours at the Staples
Center.
Kevin Mazur's interview with Alan Hunter will air on '80s on 8, SIRIUS and XM
channel 8, on Saturday, July 4 at 10:00 am and 6:00 pm and Sunday, July 5 at
12:00 pm and 7:00 pm (all times Eastern).
For an embeddable audio excerpt of "This Is It: Reflections of The Last
Concert," please visit www.youtube.com/siriusxm.
SIRIUS XM's '80s on 8 channel plays favorite hits from the 1980s. Channel
hosts include four of the original MTV VJs, Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Alan
Hunter and Martha Quinn. SIRIUS XM listeners will hear Michael Jackson, Duran
Duran, Journey, Bon Jovi, Prince, Def Leppard, U2, Go-Go's, Madonna, Huey
Lewis & The News, The Police and many others.
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