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The Jackson Five Rock Knoxville in 1984

See larger Because of death threats against Michael Jackson, security was heavy for the Victory Tour concerts at Neyland Stadium on Aug. 10-12, 1984. 'We've got about the same security we would have for a visit by a president,' said KPD Capt. Stan Bullen. The original caption for this photo read 'Two Knoxville policemen enjoy some aspects of crowd control.'

Photo by J. Miles Cary

Because of death threats against Michael Jackson, security was heavy for the Victory Tour concerts at Neyland Stadium on Aug. 10-12, 1984. "We've got about the same security we would have for a visit by a president," said KPD Capt. Stan Bullen. The original caption for this photo read "Two Knoxville policemen enjoy some aspects of crowd control."

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  • Michael Jackson fans Chad Harris, left, and Greg Fritz, both 13, wait in the rain to buy tickets to the Jackson Five Victory Tour concert on July 26, 1984 at Miller's department at West Town Mall. For fear of robbery, the Lenoir City boys said their mothers are bringing them money for tickets when the box office opens in the morning.
  • Michael Jackson fan Terry Almond, 13, shows off his moon walking ability as Scotty Carter watches on Aug. 3, 1984 in Knoxville. The boys won tickets to the Jackson Five concert at Neyland Stadium through the News Sentinel's 'It's On Us' program.
  • Girls Club of Knoxville members Natalie Davis, 14, left, and Jeannie Long, 13, were excited about winning tickets for Michael Jackson's Victory tour appearance through the News Sentinel's 'It's On Us' promotion. Natalie, who has a white glove, pants and shirt like Michael Jackson wears said, 'And I like looking at Michael Jackson. I could look at him for years and years and years.'
  • Sisters Lisa (top) and Melissa Horner from Sevierville won tickets for Michael Jackson's Victory Tour Knoxville stop through the News Sentinel's 'It's On Us' promotion. 'I thought I was going to pass out,' said Melissa about the moment she learned she would attend the concert.
  • Because of death threats against Michael Jackson, security was heavy for the Victory Tour concerts at Neyland Stadium on Aug. 10-12, 1984. 'We've got about the same security we would have for a visit by a president,' said KPD Capt. Stan Bullen. The original caption for this photo read 'Two Knoxville policemen enjoy some aspects of crowd control.'
  • Scalpers hawk tickets before a Jackson Five Victory Tour concert Aug. 10-12, 1984 at Neyland Stadium.
  • Michael Jackson souvenirs are hawked outside Neyland Stadium during the Jackson brothers' Victory Tour Aug. 10-12, 1984.
  • Repairs are made after a downpour before a Jackson Five Victory Tour concert Aug. 10-12, 1984 at Neyland Stadium.
  • Michael Jackson, right, and his brothers perform the during the Jackson Five Victory tour on Aug. 10, 1984 at Neyland Stadium.
  • Janet Testerman, 15, the daughter of Mayor Kyle Testerman, meets Michael Jackson backstage during the Jackson Five's Victory Tour on Aug. 10, 1984 at Neyland Stadium.
  • Mayor Kyle Testerman and his family meet the Jackson Five during their Victory Tour Aug. 10, 1984 at Neyland Stadium. Pictured are, from left, Tito Jackson, Randy Jackson, Mayor Testerman, Muffet Testerman, Michael Jackson, Janet Testerman, Janet Testerman (Knoxville's First Lady), Marlon Jackson and Ben Testerman.
  • Michael Jackson fans, from left, Sherri Frey, 15, Jeanine Frey, 14, (no relation to Sherri), and Lisa Carter, 15, wait to buy tickets to the Jackson Five Victory Tour concert on July 26, 1984 at Miller's department store in Oak Ridge. 'Michael Jackson is the most awesome person in the world,' said Carter.

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