Las Vegas Weekly

September 1, 2009 · 8:54 AM

Photo Gallery: Tribute artists honor Michael Jackson

By Robin Leach

A Michael Jackson tribute artist at Hawaiian Tropic Zone.

Photo: J. Ludwig/Night Vissions

In honor of Michael Jackson’s birthday, fans were invited to dance their way into the Hawaiian Tropic Zone at Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile Shop. Top Michael Jackson tribute artists in authentic costumes led the crowd through the legendary entertainer’s classics, including “Billie Jean,” “Smooth Criminal,” “Thriller” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin.’ ”

It was a nonstop night of musical entertainment to honor Michael’s musical legacy on what would have been his 51st birthday this past Saturday. There was a moonwalk contest for fans, and a video tribute to the King of Pop played the entire night on the 36-foot-tall plasma screen wall.

Click HERE for our coverage of “Las Vegas Celebrates the Music of Michael Jackson” at The Pearl in the Palms, and click HERE for the Celebrity Star presentation at the Brenden Theatres in the Palms, both on Michael’s birthday this past Saturday.

Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world’s premier platinum playground.

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