Mary J. Blige (#31613)
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Photoshoot by Markus Klinko & Indrani
Michael Jackson in-person autograph
Image by Alan Light
This is the autograph Michael Jackson is seen signing in the accompanying photo; I still have it. He signed the piece of paper on the open palm of his hand and the mark to the left of the signature is where the pen's pressure initially poked the tip through the paper when he first started signing it. He had to start again with lighter pressure.
My friend Donald Liggett, who is seen in the next photo as Michael hands him the freshly-signed autograph, first asked Michael to sign a bill because, while we had a pen, we didn't have any paper. Michael said he couldn't sign money because it was illegal to deface currency, so Don dashed inside the hotel and got a piece of blank hotel stationery. He tore the piece of paper in half when the young girl from England (who is also seen in some other photos with her family) said she wanted an autograph, too. This autograph was signed on the other side of the top half of that piece of hotel stationery. If you turn it over it has "The Kahala Hilton" (the hotels name) and address at the top.
Don handed me the autograph after he got it from Michael, as a gift. Don passed away in 2008 of cancer.
NOTE: Beware of people on ebay "selling" this autograph. They don't have it, and it is not for sale. Also beware of people forging copies of this signature on to Michael Jackson photographs and other items. Autograph fraud is rampant.
NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can. Thanks.
All Star Cast of Celebrity Judges Join Operation Rising Star Finals 091028
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PHOTO CAPTION: SMA Jack L. Tilley (retired), former Sergeant Major of the Army, returns for his 5th season as a judge.
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All Star Cast of Celebrity Judges Join Operation Rising Star Finals 091028
When the twelve Operation Rising Star finalists take to the stage for the first time on Saturday, November 14th, at Wallace Theater, their performances will be critiqued by a star-studded panel of celebrity judges.
This year’s panel includes retired 12th Sergeant major of the Army Jack Tilley, who is appearing as a judge for his 5th season “I have been fortunate enough to judge this competition for four years, and every year it gets better and better,” Tilley said. “With the deployment and stress on the military, I think it’s important to get family members involved in the contest and showcase their talents. I’m always amazed at the quality of the performances we see.”
Also on the judging panel for the 2009 competition are Debra Byrd, vocal coach and arranger for American Idol, and country music star Michael Peterson, both back for their third season with Operation Rising Star.
Byrd has worked with artists ranging from Lyle Lovett to Barry Manilow, has been in five Broadway shows, was tapped to be the vocal coach for the 2006 tour of High School Musical—The Concert, and has developed music products such as vocal coaching DVDs, pitch pipes, and seminars.
Peterson is known world-wide for million-selling country music chart toppers, and is co-producing a CD for the Military Child Education Coalition to be released in February. His new CD, featuring “You Could Hear a Pin Drop,” benefits the American Legion Legacy Scholarship.
Peterson received the Bob Hope “Spirit of Hope” award from the USO and the U.S. Army for his outstanding service to the nation.
The judges will meet with audience members an hour before each live performance. The performances are open to the public and there is no admission charge, though paid VIP seating is available, and special block seating can be arranged for large groups.
The Wallace Theater doors will open at 7 p.m. Nov. 14, 16, 18 and 20, and the performances will be broadcast by the Pentagon Channel Nov. 15, 17, 19 and 21 at 8 p.m. in the United States, Korea and Europe, and 10 p.m. in the Middle East.
The judges scores count for 50% of each competitor’s total, the remainder of each competitor’s score will be determined by an online vote. Audience members may cast their votes by logging on to www.OpRisingStar.com in the two hour window immediately following each Pentagon Channel broadcast.
This year’s Operation Rising Star competition is sponsored by General Motors Military Discount program.
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All Star Cast of Celebrity Judges Join Operation Rising Star Finals 091028
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PHOTO CAPTION: Debra Byrd, American Idol vocal coach, is back for her 3rd season as a judge for Operation Rising Star.
www.armymwr.com
All Star Cast of Celebrity Judges Join Operation Rising Star Finals 091028
When the twelve Operation Rising Star finalists take to the stage for the first time on Saturday, November 14th, at Wallace Theater, their performances will be critiqued by a star-studded panel of celebrity judges.
This year’s panel includes retired 12th Sergeant major of the Army Jack Tilley, who is appearing as a judge for his 5th season “I have been fortunate enough to judge this competition for four years, and every year it gets better and better,” Tilley said. “With the deployment and stress on the military, I think it’s important to get family members involved in the contest and showcase their talents. I’m always amazed at the quality of the performances we see.”
Also on the judging panel for the 2009 competition are Debra Byrd, vocal coach and arranger for American Idol, and country music star Michael Peterson, both back for their third season with Operation Rising Star.
Byrd has worked with artists ranging from Lyle Lovett to Barry Manilow, has been in five Broadway shows, was tapped to be the vocal coach for the 2006 tour of High School Musical—The Concert, and has developed music products such as vocal coaching DVDs, pitch pipes, and seminars.
Peterson is known world-wide for million-selling country music chart toppers, and is co-producing a CD for the Military Child Education Coalition to be released in February. His new CD, featuring “You Could Hear a Pin Drop,” benefits the American Legion Legacy Scholarship.
Peterson received the Bob Hope “Spirit of Hope” award from the USO and the U.S. Army for his outstanding service to the nation.
The judges will meet with audience members an hour before each live performance. The performances are open to the public and there is no admission charge, though paid VIP seating is available, and special block seating can be arranged for large groups.
The Wallace Theater doors will open at 7 p.m. Nov. 14, 16, 18 and 20, and the performances will be broadcast by the Pentagon Channel Nov. 15, 17, 19 and 21 at 8 p.m. in the United States, Korea and Europe, and 10 p.m. in the Middle East.
The judges scores count for 50% of each competitor’s total, the remainder of each competitor’s score will be determined by an online vote. Audience members may cast their votes by logging on to www.OpRisingStar.com in the two hour window immediately following each Pentagon Channel broadcast.
This year’s Operation Rising Star competition is sponsored by General Motors Military Discount program.
Connect with us:
www.Facebook.com/FamilyMWR
www.Twitter.com/FamilyMWR
www.YouTube.com/FamilyMWR
ks 110107
All Star Cast of Celebrity Judges Join Operation Rising Star Finals 091028
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PHOTO CAPTION: Country music star Michael Peterson returns for his 3rd season with Operation Rising Star.
www.armymwr.com
All Star Cast of Celebrity Judges Join Operation Rising Star Finals 091028
When the twelve Operation Rising Star finalists take to the stage for the first time on Saturday, November 14th, at Wallace Theater, their performances will be critiqued by a star-studded panel of celebrity judges.
This year’s panel includes retired 12th Sergeant major of the Army Jack Tilley, who is appearing as a judge for his 5th season “I have been fortunate enough to judge this competition for four years, and every year it gets better and better,” Tilley said. “With the deployment and stress on the military, I think it’s important to get family members involved in the contest and showcase their talents. I’m always amazed at the quality of the performances we see.”
Also on the judging panel for the 2009 competition are Debra Byrd, vocal coach and arranger for American Idol, and country music star Michael Peterson, both back for their third season with Operation Rising Star.
Byrd has worked with artists ranging from Lyle Lovett to Barry Manilow, has been in five Broadway shows, was tapped to be the vocal coach for the 2006 tour of High School Musical—The Concert, and has developed music products such as vocal coaching DVDs, pitch pipes, and seminars.
Peterson is known world-wide for million-selling country music chart toppers, and is co-producing a CD for the Military Child Education Coalition to be released in February. His new CD, featuring “You Could Hear a Pin Drop,” benefits the American Legion Legacy Scholarship.
Peterson received the Bob Hope “Spirit of Hope” award from the USO and the U.S. Army for his outstanding service to the nation.
The judges will meet with audience members an hour before each live performance. The performances are open to the public and there is no admission charge, though paid VIP seating is available, and special block seating can be arranged for large groups.
The Wallace Theater doors will open at 7 p.m. Nov. 14, 16, 18 and 20, and the performances will be broadcast by the Pentagon Channel Nov. 15, 17, 19 and 21 at 8 p.m. in the United States, Korea and Europe, and 10 p.m. in the Middle East.
The judges scores count for 50% of each competitor’s total, the remainder of each competitor’s score will be determined by an online vote. Audience members may cast their votes by logging on to www.OpRisingStar.com in the two hour window immediately following each Pentagon Channel broadcast.
This year’s Operation Rising Star competition is sponsored by General Motors Military Discount program.
Connect with us:
www.Facebook.com/FamilyMWR
www.Twitter.com/FamilyMWR
www.YouTube.com/FamilyMWR
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