Chicago, IL./Gary, Indiana. Chicago's own, 15-year-old Adero Neely is scheduled to perform in Gary, Indiana, the birthplace of Michael Jackson, at a special tribute to the native son on Friday, July 10, 2009 at the U.S. Steelyard Stadium, commonly referred to as Rail Cat Stadium. The tribute will start at 6:00 pm. Admission is free. Adero is the youngest R&B/Pop artist to be played on Chicago radio since the Jackson Five. He has been singing Michael Jackson songs since he began his singing career at the age of 10-years-old. "I love Michael Jackson's work. He has a profound influence on aspirations. He also taught me to enjoy my childhood while I can", said Adero.
The Tribute is called A Tribute to Gary Native Michael J. Jackson. The tribute, which is free, starts at 6:00 pm.
The Gary Indiana website has a biography of Michael Jackson, early photos of Michael Jackson and of the Jackson 5 and directions to Jackson's Childhood Home.
According the biography on the Gary website, Jackson was born to a working class family on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. His father, Joseph Jackson had been a guitarist but he put his musical aspirations aside to provide for his family. He believed his sons had talent so he molded them into a musical group in the early 1960's.
The musical group initially consisted of the older brothers: Tito, Jermaine and Jackie. Michael joined his brothers when he was five and the youngster emerged as the lead singer for the group. His older brother Marlon joined the group and it evolved into the Jackson 5.
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Michael showed amazing range and depth for a young performer, which as also noted by Motown legend Smokey Robinson in the Michael Jackson Memorial at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Jackson was able to convey emotions far beyond his age.
The biography goes on to describe the Jackson's career as they signed with Motown with Berry Gordy and their rise to fame in the entertainment world. See Biography of Michael Jackson.
Gary has proclaimed pride in their native son. Michael Jackson died suddenly of cardiac arrest on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50. Fans have been gathering at his childhood home to pay homage since news of his death. "I never Michael would have departed us during my childhood. He will always be my standard for excellence and I will grow up slow and have as much fun and as many laughs as I know he wanted all the children of the world have", said Adero.
RailCats Stadium/U.S. Steelyard Stadium is located at 500 East 5th Avenue, Gary, IN 46402. Gary is approximately 45 miles from the O'Hare Airport area of Adero's hometown, Chicago, Illinois.
For more information contact:
Kerstyn Dioulo
Kerstyn@glowconnection.com
917.450.5723
www.aderoneely.com
