Jackson's Aussie guitarist describes him as -beautiful spirit'

Thaindian - 5th Jul 2009

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Michael Jackson: Melbourne, July 5 (ANI): Michael Jackson’s Australian guitarist has spoken about her grief over the death of the singer, describing him as “a beautiful spirit.” Orianthi Panagaris, of Hawthorn, the blonde guitarist who featured prominently in the final video of Jackson Los Angeles rehearsal before his death, is due to perform at the King of Pop’s public memorial next week. The South Australian-born musician had been rehearsing with the star six days a week for the last... Read full story at Thaindian

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