Tip: have you heard some cool music news? Why not add it to the site? anyone can add news to Oversome! |
The frontman identified more with the late King of Pop than the rock legends he was surrounded by growing upMatty HealyThe 1975‘s Matty Healy has said that watching Micheal Jackson videos as a child inspired him to be ‘different’, despite growing up around rock icons. Read More: The most Instagrammable spots for 1975 In an interview with The Times, the frontman discussed bumping shoulders with the likes of Ringo Star, Brian Johnson, Dire Straights’ Mark Knopfler, and Rick […]The post The 1975’s Matty Healy on childhood Michael Jackson obsession – “The idea that I was going to be different didn’t threaten me” appeared first on NME.
![](templates/red/images/speechbubble.gif)
Related Articles
![](templates/artists/526.jpg)
Michael Jackson: and Elvis Presley rule the list of highest earning dead celebrities
submitted by Nick Nov 1st 2018 12:00 pm (www.nme.com)
![Vote for this article - make it popular!](templates/red/images/thumbup.gif)
![Request removal of this article](templates/red/images/thumbdown.gif)
The King of Pop is still pulling in the money... Michael Jackson and Elvis PresleyMichael Jackson has topped the list of the highest paid dead celebrities for the sixth year in the row. The late King of Pop’s estate reportedly raked in £313 million in 2017, which was largely boosted by the sale of his lucrative stake in EMI Music Publishing. ...
![](templates/red/images/speechbubble.gif)
![](templates/red/images/emailicon.gif)
![](templates/red/images/addfavicon.gif)
![](templates/artists/324.jpg)
The Beatles: beat Adele to the title of Britain’s favourite ever album
submitted by Nick Oct 13th 2018 07:00 pm (www.nme.com)
![Vote for this article - make it popular!](templates/red/images/thumbup.gif)
![Request removal of this article](templates/red/images/thumbdown.gif)
Oasis, Pink Floyd and Michael Jackson were also close contendersThe BeatlesThe Beatles‘ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ has been named Britain’s favourite ever studio album, in a special countdown to mark National Album Day today (October 13). The Fab Four’s eighth studio album ...
![](templates/red/images/speechbubble.gif)
![](templates/red/images/emailicon.gif)
![](templates/red/images/addfavicon.gif)
![](templates/artists/526.jpg)
Michael Jackson: Once Lobbied To Play James Bond
submitted by Nick Oct 2nd 2018 02:00 pm (stereogum.com)
![Vote for this article - make it popular!](templates/red/images/thumbup.gif)
![Request removal of this article](templates/red/images/thumbdown.gif)
Lately, there's been a lot of buzz around the idea that Idris Elba should be the next actor to play James Bond, once Daniel Craig finally finishes up his run with the iconic role. But we could've had a black James Bond 30 years ago. If Michael Jackson had gotten his way, that might have…
![](templates/red/images/speechbubble.gif)
![](templates/red/images/emailicon.gif)
![](templates/red/images/addfavicon.gif)
![](templates/artists/526.jpg)
Michael Jackson: once tried to convince film bosses that he should be James Bond
submitted by Nick Oct 2nd 2018 12:00 pm (www.nme.com)
![Vote for this article - make it popular!](templates/red/images/thumbup.gif)
![Request removal of this article](templates/red/images/thumbdown.gif)
License to Thrill (er).... Michael Jackson and James Bond's Roger MooreHe’s widely renowned as the King of Pop, but it seems that Michael Jackson wanted to become a screen icon too as the first black James Bond. According to renowned Hollywood agent Michael Ovitz, the legendary singer once pleaded with film bosses to let him play Jame...
![](templates/red/images/speechbubble.gif)
![](templates/red/images/emailicon.gif)
![](templates/red/images/addfavicon.gif)
![](templates/artists/510.jpg)
Janet Jackson: Watch Janet Jackson pay tribute to her brother Michael in new video
submitted by Nick Aug 30th 2018 11:00 pm (www.nme.com)
![Vote for this article - make it popular!](templates/red/images/thumbup.gif)
![Request removal of this article](templates/red/images/thumbdown.gif)
The singer's tribute references her late brother's clip for 'Remember The Time'Janet and Michael Jackson at the 1993 GrammysJanet Jackson posted a short video in honour of her late brother Michael Jackson on what would have been the King of Pop’s 60th birthday yesterday (August 29). The minute-long clip can be seen below, and sees Jane...
![](templates/red/images/speechbubble.gif)
![](templates/red/images/emailicon.gif)
![](templates/red/images/addfavicon.gif)
<< Previous3334353637383940414243next >>
Popular News this week
![](templates/artists/6.jpg)
Avril Lavigne: Appointed To...
0 votes - 29 clicks - 0 comments
0 votes - 29 clicks - 0 comments
![](templates/artists/1054.jpg)
Neil Young: Stream Neil You...
0 votes - 25 clicks - 0 comments
0 votes - 25 clicks - 0 comments
![](templates/artists/542.jpg)
Wilco: Release New EP, Jeff...
0 votes - 25 clicks - 0 comments
0 votes - 25 clicks - 0 comments
![](templates/artists/383.jpg)
Amy Winehouse: Glastonbury ...
0 votes - 25 clicks - 0 comments
0 votes - 25 clicks - 0 comments
![](templates/artists/6.jpg)
Avril Lavigne: live at Glas...
0 votes - 24 clicks - 0 comments
0 votes - 24 clicks - 0 comments
![](templates/artists/1205.jpg)
Era: Maina Doe: reinventing...
0 votes - 24 clicks - 0 comments
0 votes - 24 clicks - 0 comments
![](templates/artists/2875.jpg)
Drake: Camila Cabello calls...
0 votes - 23 clicks - 0 comments
0 votes - 23 clicks - 0 comments
![](templates/artists/686.jpg)
Elliott Smith: Doc Returnin...
0 votes - 21 clicks - 0 comments
0 votes - 21 clicks - 0 comments
![](templates/artists/6.jpg)
Avril Lavigne: appointed to...
0 votes - 21 clicks - 0 comments
0 votes - 21 clicks - 0 comments
![](templates/artists/296.jpg)
Dire Straits: Glastonbury 2...
0 votes - 19 clicks - 0 comments
0 votes - 19 clicks - 0 comments
Random Statistic
![](templates/red/images/stats.gif)
neophyte is the all-time top commenter, having posted 40 comments on the site
New People on Oversome!