Elton John sings a moving tribute to Michael Jackson
By 3am 27/06/2009
Elton John had guests at his charity bash in tears as he sang a moving tribute to Michael Jackson.
Sir Elt performed a special rendition of Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me during the White Tie and Tiara Ball.
The annual event on Thursday turned into a sober affair as news emerged that the King of Pop had died.
Justin Timberlake, 28, performed an hour-long set for the 400 guests, unaware his childhood hero had passed away.
Shock He looked tearyeyed with emotion as he left the Windsor mansion in a chauffeurdriven car.
Devastated Justin said in a statement: "We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only pop music but of all music.
"I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage."
A source said: "Justin broke down in shock backstage after he was told of the news. No one could believe it. The event was for charity so it wouldn't have been appropriate to cancel it."
Elton and his husband David Furnish raised more than £6million for charity. Celebs, including Hugh Grant and Liz Hurley, bid on lots such as a £60,000
insomniachollie I completely agree with you. I have been a HUGE fan of MJ since I was little, but guys like Justin,Usher,so many in the
biz,their musical careers have been influenced so,so heavily by Michael. He paved the way for all of them. I'm still in shock over his death!
