Previously Unseen Michael Jackson Songs Discovered in a Storage Facility
A resident of the United States has found 12 original Michael Jackson recordings while rummaging through an old storage unit. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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A US resident has uncovered 12 previously unknown songs recorded by the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, between 1989 and 1991.
This surprising discovery took place in a storage unit in California, as reported by the Hollywood Reporter on Friday. The find was made by Gregg Musgrove, a former traffic police officer who has since transitioned to being a stay-at-home dad. Musgrove stumbled upon the storage unit during a “treasure hunting” expedition, having purchased the unit located in Van Nuys, California.
The unit was once owned by music producer Bryan Loren. Inside, Musgrove found tapes with 12 unreleased tracks that Jackson had recorded prior to the release of his album Dangerous.
According to U.S. law, a storage unit is deemed legally abandoned 60 to 90 days after the owner fails to make payment, varying by state. Once abandoned, these units may be auctioned off to bidders risking their investment on the contents.
Musgrove noted that while some tracks had been rumored or partially leaked, several are complete originals. “I’ve gone to all the fan sites. Some of them [the songs] are rumored to exist, some of them have been leaked a little bit,” he shared with The Hollywood Reporter. “A couple aren’t even out there in the world.”
Among the discovered tracks is “Don’t Believe It,” which seemingly addresses media allegations about the pop star. Jackson, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 50, dealt with controversies linked to accusations of child sexual abuse. Despite these scandals affecting his legacy, he continues to be a commercially successful artist.
Another notable track, “Truth on Youth,” is said to be a duet with LL Cool J, highlighting Jackson’s adaptability as he performs alongside the famous rapper.
Musgrove and his attorney contacted the Jackson Estate, which has been leveraging the singer's image and music commercially since his passing, regarding the tapes earlier this year. The estate conducted its own investigation into the recordings but opted not to purchase them for unspecified reasons. However, they provided Musgrove with a letter stating they do not claim ownership of the tapes.
The estate clarified that any prospective buyer would not own the copyright to the recordings or compositions, as those rights remain with the estate. Consequently, the tapes cannot be made publicly available.
Musgrove intends to present the tapes to major auction houses soon, which may attract collectors of celebrity memorabilia.
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
This surprising discovery took place in a storage unit in California, as reported by the Hollywood Reporter on Friday. The find was made by Gregg Musgrove, a former traffic police officer who has since transitioned to being a stay-at-home dad. Musgrove stumbled upon the storage unit during a “treasure hunting” expedition, having purchased the unit located in Van Nuys, California.
The unit was once owned by music producer Bryan Loren. Inside, Musgrove found tapes with 12 unreleased tracks that Jackson had recorded prior to the release of his album Dangerous.
According to U.S. law, a storage unit is deemed legally abandoned 60 to 90 days after the owner fails to make payment, varying by state. Once abandoned, these units may be auctioned off to bidders risking their investment on the contents.
Musgrove noted that while some tracks had been rumored or partially leaked, several are complete originals. “I’ve gone to all the fan sites. Some of them [the songs] are rumored to exist, some of them have been leaked a little bit,” he shared with The Hollywood Reporter. “A couple aren’t even out there in the world.”
Among the discovered tracks is “Don’t Believe It,” which seemingly addresses media allegations about the pop star. Jackson, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 50, dealt with controversies linked to accusations of child sexual abuse. Despite these scandals affecting his legacy, he continues to be a commercially successful artist.
Another notable track, “Truth on Youth,” is said to be a duet with LL Cool J, highlighting Jackson’s adaptability as he performs alongside the famous rapper.
Musgrove and his attorney contacted the Jackson Estate, which has been leveraging the singer's image and music commercially since his passing, regarding the tapes earlier this year. The estate conducted its own investigation into the recordings but opted not to purchase them for unspecified reasons. However, they provided Musgrove with a letter stating they do not claim ownership of the tapes.
The estate clarified that any prospective buyer would not own the copyright to the recordings or compositions, as those rights remain with the estate. Consequently, the tapes cannot be made publicly available.
Musgrove intends to present the tapes to major auction houses soon, which may attract collectors of celebrity memorabilia.
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
