The Wiz (film) a threat to the Jacksons group cohesion. Cohen moved Michael and his sister La Toya Jackson into a Manhattan apartment, allowing him to be on his own for the first time. During the production, he became a frequent visitor to New York's famous Studio 54. Jackson was dedicated to the Scarecrow role, and watched videotapes of gazelles, cheetahs and panthers in order to learn graceful movements for his part. The long hours of uncomfortable prosthetic makeup by Stan Winston did not bother him. During the production of the film, Jackson asked Quincy Jones who he would recommend as a producer
Michael Lee Jackson album Death By Sunshine, co-produced by Jackson and Nick Blagona. It is scheduled for a fall 2016 release. Michael currently resides in southern California. Michael Lee Jackson Michael Lee Jackson is an American guitarist, photographer and attorney. He was part of Ian Gillan's backing band on the Deep Purple frontman's US solo tour in August and September 2006. He also performed on guitar and acted as musical director for Gillan's CD/DVD "Gillan's Inn" (2006), "Live in Anaheim" also on CD/DVD (2008), and "One Eye to Morocco" (2009). He has been Gillan's creative manager for solo projects since approximately 2005. In