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In 1986 a special award of appreciation for "We Are The World" was presented to Michael Jackson for his role as one of the key composers and musicians that worked on the song. Along with Michael Jackson the all star cast of celebrities that participated on the song included; Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen,Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Daryl Hall, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Dan Aykroyd, Harry Belafonte, Lindsey Buckingham, Mario Cipollina, Johnny Colla, Sheila E., Bob Geldof, Bill Gibson, Chris Hayes, Sean Hopper, Jackie Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Waylon Jennings, Bette Midler, John Oates, Jeffrey Osborne, Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer and Smokey Robinson.
Here is a link to a video which shows Michael Jackson receiving the award at the 1986 American Music Awards:
http://youtu.be/xzBCtlzqdvI
In 1995 a child sick with Leukemia by the name of Jonathan Lambert was granted his long time wish thru the Make A Wish Foundation to visit the Neverland Valley Ranch and meet his idol Michael Jackson. Jonathan received a tour of the amusement park and Michael Jacksons home. According to a letter from Jonathan's mother "We Are The World" was Jonathan's favorite song. He would play the song often hoping to help others who were less fortunate. While visiting with Michael Jackson in Neverland Jonathan saw the American Music Award for "We Are The World" and was in awe as it represented so much meaning to him. Jonathan expressed his feelings about the award to Michael Jackson at which time Michael turned to Jonathan and said "This Award Belongs To You Now". Michael Jackson also wrote Jonathan a note on Neverland Valley Ranch stationary that reads "My Music Award" signed "Love Michael Jackson".
The story about how the award was gifted to Jonathan Lambert is another example of how kind, caring and giving Michael Jackson was.
The Award includes the signed note from Michael Jackson and a certificate of authenticity from Roger Epperson certifying the note. The award also includes a letter of provenance from Jonathan Lambert's mother.
The award is approximately 15 1/4 inches tall with a 5 inch x 5 inch base.
Originally sold at auction thru www.thememorabiliavault.com
