New manager for Michael Jackson’s team

Yesterday, following rumors about the dismissal of Michael Jackson’s manager, a statement attributed to the King of Pop was sent to the media. The credibility of this statement has been met with doubts and questions. The statement claims that Michael has appointed his longtime friend Leonard Rowe as the replacement for Dr. Tom. The statement quotes Michael as saying: "I’m very happy that Leonard has accepted my request to manage things during this very important period of my career. Leonard Rowe is an old friend and business partner, and I trust his wisdom and judgment."

Champion Management wrote about it: Michael Jackson, who is generally called the King of Pop, has today appointed Leonard Rowe—the legendary concert promoter—as his new manager, thus defeating Dr. Tom. Rowe has worked closely with Michael and the Jackson family since the Off the Wall tour in March 1979. Rowe enthusiastically says: "Over the past 30 years, I have admired Michael and his family greatly. We worked hard together and recorded the Off The Wall tour in history. I’m grateful for the opportunity Michael has given me now, and I can’t wait to work again with my friend to ensure a successful and historic comeback." Over the past 35 years in the concert and tour industry, Rowe has been a steadfast advocate for African-American civil rights. His opposition to the formation of trusts (large unions in the tour industry) and his civil lawsuits against almost all tour promoters have given him meaningful credibility. Civil rights leader Dr. Joseph Lowery has recently said: "Rowe has fought hard to revive the rights of African-American concert promoters and also African-American artists against discrimination that is very common in the music industry." Rowe has devoted his career to organizing successful concerts for artists such as Jackson, Prince, A.R. Rahman? and Marvin Gaye. Source: eMJey / Champion Management / Victory۲۰۰۴