Michael Jackson Unveiling Wax Model at Madame Tussuds in London, 1985

On March 28, 1985, at the height of his music career, Michael Jackson was invited to unveil his wax model at Madame Tussuds in Marylebone, London. It was his first solo public visit since the Jackson Five tour in the late 1970 s. London was brought to a standstill as thousand of fans gathered in the street hoping to get a glimpse of him. After the museum visit, Michael climbed onto the roof of his chauffeured car and waved to all the adoring fans before leaving. Later it was said that he was billed 2, 000