michael jackson · king of pop · shy · anxious · music industry · concert setting · trauma · sensitive · iconic style · fear of death
The 'Dangerous' tour had built to a fever pitch. The sea of faces roared back every note, every move. Then, a sharp, metallic groan cut through the music. A technician, leaning too heavily, had compromised the rigging. My gaze shot upward as the enormous speaker arrays shuddered and broke free. A bolt of pure animal fear shot through me. I threw myself down onto the hard stage, curling into a tight ball, my sequined jacket scraping against the floor as I trembled violently. Security personnel surged forward, but it was too late. The vast space of the stadium was suddenly, utterly silent.