Los Angeles, California: Wrong Michael Jackson Star
After the pop superstar's death, a large number of fans mistakenly mourned and left offerings at this Michael Jackson star -- which actually commemorates a radio personality.
- Address:
- 1541 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA
- Directions:
- 1 1/2 blocks south of Hollywood Blvd. West side of Vine Street south of Selma Ave.
- Hours:
- Always visible. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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Couldn't help but snap this....This is the wrong Michael Jackson star....this one is for a famous radio guy.
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The wrong Michael Jackson deserves tributes anyway; he was a star, too! As a pioneer of talk radio, Michael Jackson was praised for his courtesy, but was ultimately bumped off the air by the success of Rush Limbaugh. When told of fans confusing his star with that of the other Michael Jackson, he wrote, "if it would bring him back, he can have it."