We just managed to dodge the new tour of Mr. Jackson. However, more than a week after the passing of the King of Pop, the question arises more than ever: at what price was this achieved? Not only are world news revolving around almost no other topic, not only are thousands of frenzied fans publicly demonstrating that they are mourning much more than anyone else instead of visiting their elderly grandparents in nursing homes. No, now the wave of those who think they must cash in on this event is rolling in over us.
This includes Sunny Bastards, who, believe it or not, want to release a Michael Jackson Tribute Sampler to pay homage to their greatest idol. It’s clear that the top of the hardcore underground garage bands must be involved; Die Ärzte and Die Toten Hosen have already expressed interest in contributing a song. Additionally, Emscherkurve 77, Dritte Wahl, Brigade S, SS Kaliert, Verlorene Jungs, Pöbel & Gesocks, SIK, and the Dödelhaie are in talks. If this doesn’t turn out to be a significant financial success, one can still hope for the planned "Neverland not Wallhalla" party in the fall.
This includes Sunny Bastards, who, believe it or not, want to release a Michael Jackson Tribute Sampler to pay homage to their greatest idol. It’s clear that the top of the hardcore underground garage bands must be involved; Die Ärzte and Die Toten Hosen have already expressed interest in contributing a song. Additionally, Emscherkurve 77, Dritte Wahl, Brigade S, SS Kaliert, Verlorene Jungs, Pöbel & Gesocks, SIK, and the Dödelhaie are in talks. If this doesn’t turn out to be a significant financial success, one can still hope for the planned "Neverland not Wallhalla" party in the fall.
