1,000 moonwalkers converge on Jackson St.
SEATTLE - Hundreds of people gathered near Union Station on Sunday to pay tribute to the "King of Pop" - and to try and break a world record at the same time.
It was an exhilarating event - pounding with music and adrenaline - like many other similar events around the globe. People sang, moonwalked and chanted Michael Jackson's name.
About 1,000 people showed up and wore T-shirts that read "In loving memory, Michael Jackson" - and they waved his trademark white glove on none other than Jackson Street in Seattle.
The idea was to try and break a world record for the most people doing the moonwalk at one time, in imitation of Jackson's incredible performance at Motown's 25th anniversary celebration.
The moonwalk, of course, helped start Jackson on the trajectory of fame that eventually launched him beyond mere celebrity status to something more ethereal.
One of those at Sunday's moonwalk event was Elliot Enoye, a huge Jackson fan.
"I'm here today to honor Michael Jackson and his sad death - 'cause when I was little he was my favorite person ever," Enoye said.
The fans ultimately didn't break the record - but it was still a fun time that helped Seattle remember Jackson for his phenomenal talent and his fantastic contributions to pop culture.
It was an exhilarating event - pounding with music and adrenaline - like many other similar events around the globe. People sang, moonwalked and chanted Michael Jackson's name.
About 1,000 people showed up and wore T-shirts that read "In loving memory, Michael Jackson" - and they waved his trademark white glove on none other than Jackson Street in Seattle.
The idea was to try and break a world record for the most people doing the moonwalk at one time, in imitation of Jackson's incredible performance at Motown's 25th anniversary celebration.
The moonwalk, of course, helped start Jackson on the trajectory of fame that eventually launched him beyond mere celebrity status to something more ethereal.
One of those at Sunday's moonwalk event was Elliot Enoye, a huge Jackson fan.
"I'm here today to honor Michael Jackson and his sad death - 'cause when I was little he was my favorite person ever," Enoye said.
The fans ultimately didn't break the record - but it was still a fun time that helped Seattle remember Jackson for his phenomenal talent and his fantastic contributions to pop culture.