Michael Jackson Photographer Kevin Mazur Shares His Up-Close Account of The King of Pop's Final Concert Rehearsal on SIRIUS XM Radio

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During the special, "This Is It: Reflections of The Last Concert," SIRIUS XM listeners will have access to a first-hand account of Jackson's final rehearsal

NEW YORK, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) will broadcast a revealing and in-depth interview with renowned rock and roll photographer, Kevin Mazur, with original MTV VJ and SIRIUS XM host, Alan Hunter.

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During "This Is It: Reflections of The Last Concert," Mazur, who co-founded WireImage, shares a first-person account of the concert rehearsal Michael Jackson had just two days before his tragic passing. Mazur will take listeners behind-the-scenes with a detailed description of his two hours at the Staples Center.

Kevin Mazur's interview with Alan Hunter will air on '80s on 8, SIRIUS and XM channel 8, on Saturday, July 4 at 10:00 am and 6:00 pm and Sunday, July 5 at 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm (all times Eastern).

For an embeddable audio excerpt of "This Is It: Reflections of The Last Concert," please visit www.youtube.com/siriusxm.

SIRIUS XM's '80s on 8 channel plays favorite hits from the 1980s. Channel hosts include four of the original MTV VJs, Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Martha Quinn. SIRIUS XM listeners will hear Michael Jackson, Duran Duran, Journey, Bon Jovi, Prince, Def Leppard, U2, Go-Go's, Madonna, Huey Lewis & The News, The Police and many others.

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Released July 2, 2009