I Toured With Michael Jackson | The Triumph Tour, Part 1

Описание: In this candid behind-the-scenes story, Bill Wolfer shares how he landed the keyboard chair on The Jacksons’ 1981 Triumph Tour, revealing what life was really like rehearsing and touring with Michael Jackson and his brothers. From audition lessons learned from Herbie Hancock, to programming a Prophet-5 for the tryout, to six weeks of intense rehearsals in Van Nuys, Wolfer offers rare insight into the professionalism, pressure, and preparation behind one of the biggest tours of the era. Along the way, he recounts deeply human moments with Michael Jackson, creative disagreements inside the band, massive stage production secrets, and even bluffing his way through designing a thunderous Moog synth intro that launched the show each night. A must-watch for fans of Michael Jackson, The Jacksons, Earth Wind & Fire, classic tours, synths, and real-world musician stories.

Chapters

00:00 Joining The Jacksons’ Triumph Tour (1981)
00:41 From Triumph Sessions to the Road
01:23 Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett & the Gig Offer
02:46 Audition Lessons from Herbie Hancock
05:22 Preparing for the Jacksons Audition
06:10 Programming the Prophet-5 & Getting the Gig
07:03 Six Weeks of Rehearsals in Van Nuys
08:21 Life with Michael Jackson Offstage
10:24 “I Don’t Have Any Friends” — A Telling Moment
11:01 Band Dynamics & Brotherly Decisions
13:51 Dress Rehearsals & Massive Stage Production
14:31 Creating the Show’s Moog Synth Intro
17:05 Tour Logistics & Gerry Stickells
19:53 Discovering How Big Michael Jackson Really Was

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