Artist: Michael Jackson. Song performed: Wanna’ Be Startin’ Somethin’ Video restored by DorianDiaconu. Audio improved by DorianDiaconu. Watch in High Definition for best quality. On June 29, 1987, Jackson’s then-manager Frank DiLeo announced the singer’s plan to embark on a solo world tour. Sponsored by Pepsi,[3] the tour began in Japan, marking Jackson’s first performances in the country since 1973 as part of The Jackson 5. The first nine scheduled concerts that began on September 12 sold out within hours, and five more were added due to high demand.Over 600 journalists, cameramen and fans waited for Jackson’s arrival to the country at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport.His pet chimpanzee Bubbles, who took a separate flight, was greeted by more than 300 people.A chartered jumbo jet was used to carry 22 truckloads of equipment, along with Jackson’s entourage of 132 for the tour.The stage set used 700 lights, 100 speakers, 40 lasers, three mirrors and two 24-by-18 foot screens. Performers wore 70 costumes, four of which were attached with fiber optic lights. [Read the rest of the article here: tinyurl.com Find me on: Facebook: tinyurl.com Twitter: tinyurl.com © MJJ Production Inc / All Rights Reserved Best wishes, Dorian.