In celebration of The Immortal World Tour Michael’s brothers Tito and Jackie gave an interview where they talked about Michael and the show. Tito said that all the siblings love the show:
‘It’s a great production. I’ve seen a few Cirque shows, and they’ve taken everything my brother stood for musically and put it into a Cirque-type production. It’s an overview of his musical history, from the early Motown days all the way up. I was very emotional the first time I saw it. It takes you back and it makes you sad because we were very close as brothers at that time. Michael would have loved it, he loved Cirque shows. I feel connected to him when I’m watching it. And I get the same feeling when I tour with the brothers.’
As well as the Cirque show, the brothers are on a world tour singing Jacksons songs without Michael, which does seem rather odd. Obviously it’s another financial opportunity. Tito says sadly:
‘You certainly feel his absence. When we did those songs we’d be on stage and he would be running back and forth. Now there’s no running. But I feel he’s with us all and giving us support.’
Does he feel he can talk to him? ‘Yes.’
If Michael were here now, what would he ask him? ‘That’s a hard question.’ There’s a long silence, and the interviewers says she would ask him if he ever felt loved. What does he think? It’s as if the emotion of the question is a tennis ball that’s been flung in his face. ‘I don’t know if those would be the right words to choose. I can’t answer that for you.’
Much has been written about the family feuds – can he set the record straight?
‘We all love the Cirque show. We’ve all seen it together and everybody is OK. They call me Tito Tiptoe because I tiptoe out of situations, but I don’t have any information.’
He is at least talking to his brothers as he’s on the road performing with them.
‘When the brothers are on tour it’s the most fun. Always something to joke about, although there’s always something to cry about. Missing Michael is something you never, ever heal from. You just want to touch him. We have great memories of being kids.’
Does he have a keepsake from Michael?
Source: MJFC / Dailymail / MJ-Upbeat.com
How could Tito be 51 when he’s Michael’s older brother and Michael would have currently been 54?
You’re very right. I have corrected it, & hope MJFC will do the same. Thank you very much Chris.