The Oak Ridge Boys' William Lee Golden not only met Michael Jackson, he was serenaded by him. Upon hearing of the King of Pop's death on Thursday, Golden shared memories of their 1981 meeting at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium, where The Jackson 5 surprised Golden with a cover of the Oaks' biggest hit."The Jacksons were on the top of their game that night," Golden recalls. "They were incredible singers and dancers. Michael had an exceptional talent that shone the brightest. Backstage I was able to meet them all. They were very gracious. At that time, 'Elvira' was at the top of the pop charts, and to my surprise they sang 'Elvira' to me and my sons. It was an evening we will never forget."
Golden and his sons also performed that night, singing 'Happy Birthday' to Jackson, who'd just turned 23 years old.
"I was amazed to watch him over the years as he accomplished even higher achievements and became one of the world's greatest entertainers," says Golden. "Michael stood out as a fantastic talent. He had the whole ball of wax -- not only a great voice, but the ability, flexible ability, and dancing."
(Pictured above are William Lee Golden, Michael Jackson and Jackie Jackson.)
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bear5551at 6-26-2009
i think the whole world is grieving,right beside of the jackson family,be you black or white ,we all loved micheal.my prayers are with the entire jackson family,,,especially mama jackson.for a mother to lose a child.it is trully devastasding,you see i lost a son 7 yrs ago at the age of 27,so i will ask god to stay close to mama..god bless you all love to all
jobobdandy205at 6-28-2009
I feel sorry for the kids who he molested.
Charles Mansion turned into a good painter, should we overlook HIS faults??
milagroreyat 6-29-2009
joebobdandy, great name for a redneck. It was proven that the idiots who tried to take him to court were proven to be liars and reprobates. Look it up. They were trying to get theirs dishonestly. It is people like your kind that molest their own families. Black people are not known to molest children in the same numbers that dumb ass white rednecks do. You are crass, uncaring and trying to get someone to recognize you alleged brilliance. You have failed.