Michael Jackson was a phenomenal onstage performer. At his memorial service today, other great performers including Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey and Usher will be in attendance. We want to know who you think is the best live performer you've ever seen.
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Hands down it is Freddie Mercury. He single handedly bought Live Aid to life at Wembley back in the drizzling rain in its original state. Nobody else had an onstage presence that he did and could energise a crowd that way...
It's Michael Jackson. I like entertainment superbly choreographed. He makes me get off my bed and sweat out!
Bruce.
Pink Floyd. Saw the Floyd in '75. Also saw David Gilmour live post-Floyd and thoroughly enjoyed his DVD concert at Royal Prince Albert Hall. Great musicians and fantastic light show. Very intense!
Liza Minnelli
Bruce Springsteen!
Best live performer? Hands down, it's James Brown. There's an incredible sense of spontaneity in JB's performances, whereas with MJ, it all seemed far too choreographed - much like his life in general.
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