Randy Phillips interview with Sky News

Randy Phillips, the man who ultimately convinced Michael to hold concerts in London, said in an interview with Sky News that when he learned about the unprecedented reception for Michael’s first 10 concerts, he called Michael to tell him that to cover this extremely high demand, they needed to increase the number of concerts. Very quickly, the number of concerts reached 30, and when another 20 concerts were added, he called Michael again—who was stunned—and Michael started crying when he heard that all the tickets had sold out. Phillips says that even if Michael stayed in Britain and performed for two years, he still wouldn’t have been able to satisfy all the demand. Phillips says he was confused by the fans’ unprecedented reaction, beyond what he expected. According to him, 93% of ticket buyers live in the UK. He estimates that Michael could earn between $50 and $100 million from these concerts, and if he did a world tour, that figure could reach $500 million. But alongside these concerts, Michael is also interested in creating a 3D version of Thriller. Phillips says that this 3D clip, which might take three years to make, could be shown at Halloween. Phillips also describes Michael as a devoted father and says: "He’s amazing. Physically and spiritually, he’s ready to return to the stage." He promised to provide Michael with the utmost comfort in London. He said that Michael’s life during his stay in London would be, in every way, infinitely relaxed and normal. Source: eMJey / Sky News