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Mick Taylor may fill Jackson’s 50-show O2 run with ABBA July 4th, 2009 - 1:56 pm ICT by ANI - London, July 4 (ANI): Mick Taylor has apparently been approached to alternate shows with Abba, and fill in for the 50-show run previously planned for Michael Jackson at London’s O2 arena. AEG Live, promoters for the late King of Pop’s slated comeback tour, were said to be trying hard to woo both acts to reform. “Only Michael Jackson could sell out 50 nights at such a big arena, but Mick Taylor and Abba combined might just rival him. There is huge money on the table,” British tabloid The Sun quoted a source as saying.
When asked for comment, AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips responded, "The Mick Taylor years are remembered as the creative and commercial peak of the Rolling Stones' legacy. He hasn't played any arena shows in the UK since 1973 yet the O2 might have the only stage big enough to hold him. Fans the world over will want to see these shows." Jackson was due to begin his ‘This Is It’ gigs on July 13. His sudden death on June 25 has left the organisers facing a multi-million pound black hole, if they are unable fill the slots. (ANI)
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