Kaleidoscope 2009: Important Music Events (Part 1/4)

Aretha Franklin performed at Barack Obama's inauguration concert, Blink-182 announced reunion and Michael Jackson mapped out 'This Is It' concert.

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In celebration of new year which comes around the corner, several major events and important announcements happening in music are compiled. Among those many things that need to be remembered, Aretha Franklin's performance at Barack Obama's presidential inauguration, Blink-182's reunion confirmation and Michael Jackson's "Final Curtain Call" announcement are chosen as highlighted events. On top of that, AceShowbiz also takes readers to look back at music videos which have been premiered in the first quarter of the year.

PART I: EVENT

JANUARY

Aretha Franklin delivered Samuel Francis Smith-written patriotic song "My Country 'Tis of Thee" at Barack Obama's presidential inauguration in Washington D.C. on January 20. Two days prior to her performance at the free gig, another party celebrating Obama's presidential victory was also held, this time featuring live performances from such big stars as Beyonce Knowles, Bruce Springsteen and will.i.am. Following the star-studded concert on the next day was "Kids' Inaugural: We Are the Future" with Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus rocking the event.

FEBRUARY

After four years in hiatus, Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker announced Blink-182's reunion at 2009 Grammy Awards on Feb 8. Taking the stage of STAPLES Center just after Jonas Brothers and Stevie Wonder's duet performance, Hoppus said, "Isn't it great to see the Jonas Brothers and Stevie Wonder back together again?" Barker then added, "We used to play music together, and we decided we're going to play music together again."

MARCH

Four months before his sudden death, Michael Jackson held a press conference at London's O2 Arena on March 5, announcing his "Final Curtain Call" for This Is It concerts. Following the announcement, AEG Live, which is in charge of promoting the gig, reveals 10 dates which started from July 8. Shortly after the tickets for the shows were made available for pre-order, they were sold out. Due to "an unprecedented level of demand" and "incredible level of interest", the concert promoter then announced additional 40 dates.

PART II: MUSIC VIDEOS

• Jan 28: Kelly Clarkson's "My Life Would Suck Without You".
• Jan 31: My Chemical Romance's "Desolation Row".
• Feb 02 : The Pussycat Dolls' "Bottle Pop".
• Feb 09: Taylor Swift's "White Horse".
• Feb 09: Asher Roth's "I Love College".
• Feb 12: Miley Cyrus' "The Climb" from "Hannah Montana: The Movie".
• Feb 14: Lady GaGa's "LoveGame".
• Feb 17: Miley Cyrus' "Hoedown Throwdown" from "Hannah Montana: The Movie".
• Feb 18: T.I.'s "Dead and Gone" featuring Justin Timberlake.
• Feb 19: Kanye West's "Welcome to Heartbreak".
• Feb 20: Kid Cudi's "Day 'N' Nite".
• Feb 23: Flo Rida's "Right Round".
• Mar 04: Lil Wayne's "Prom Queen".
• Mar 04: Jesse McCartney's "How Do You Sleep?" featuring Ludacris.
• Mar 14: The Pussycat Dolls' "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)".
• Mar 14: Demi Lovato's "Don't Forget".
• Mar 23: Ciara's "Love Sex Magic" featuring Justin Timberlake.
• Mar 28: Taylor Swift's "Crazier" from "Hannah Montana: The Movie".
• Mar 28: Kellie Pickler's "Best Days of Your Life" featuring Taylor Swift.

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