25 Years Ago, Michael Jackson Electrified TV Nation - Michael Jackson's Electrifying 'Wetten, dass..?' Performance Rocks Germany
Last night, Michael Jackson captivated fans at the German TV show 'Wetten, dass..?' in Duisburg. Tickets were highly sought after, with some selling for up to 400 marks on the black market. The show, which began at 8:15 p.m., was attended by notable guests including Andrew Lloyd Webber and Gerhard Schröder, who would later become German chancellor.
The atmosphere was electrifying as Jackson took the stage. His initial performance, a soaring hymn supported by a gospel choir, sent the crowd into a frenzy. Around 9:45 p.m., he returned for his second act, a powerful rendition of 'Earth Song'. During this performance, Jackson dramatically tore open his shirt and leapt onto a hydraulic lift, soaring high above the audience.
As the show progressed, urgent bulletins from Israel interrupted the broadcast. Tragically, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin had been assassinated, sending shockwaves around the globe. Despite the somber news, no prominent public figures who attended the show made a connection between Jackson's performance and Rabin's assassination in their later public statements.
Michael Jackson's performance at 'Wetten, dass..?' on November 4, 1995, remains a memorable event for fans. Despite the tragic news that interrupted the broadcast, the show stands as a testament to Jackson's enduring appeal and showmanship.
