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Michael Jackson’s guitarist gains global fame through ‘This Is It’

Los Angeles : CA : USA | 15 days ago  
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The 24-year-old guitarist hired by Michael Jackson to join ‘This Is It’ is grateful for the rare opportunity to be part of his project. She is an Australian-Greek who has performed with Carrie UnderwoodCarrie Underwood, Prince, and several other entertainers. She started playing the guitar at 15. Performing at the burial was her toughest show. She couldn’t believe that the man she looked up to was gone. She notes that she rehearsed at least 20 of his songs for the tour. During rehearsals, there were times that they finished after the work hours and they did not mind the overtime. Michael JacksonMichael Jackson was a very kind, generous man who loved his craft and encouraged her more to strike it good. The man was a multi-tasker at rehearsals and commanded everything on stage. ‘This Is It’ was his ultimate gift to his audience. As of press time, she finished an album set for release. She can’t wait to go on tour and show the world what more she’s got.

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