The Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction November 2019

Lot #5:

Jacksons "Victory" Multi-Platinum Record Album and "State of Shock "Gold Single Record Epic Records Original In-House Award Presented to Manager Frank DiLeo

From the Frank DiLeo Michael Jackson Collection, this is Frank DiLeo's personally owned Jacksons "Victory" multi-platinum and gold award and "State of Shock" gold single record award that was presented to him. DiLeo, whose prolific career in the record business touched numerous artists, was best known for his work with Michael Jackson. The magic started when Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album was released by Epic Records in 1982 when Frank DiLeo was already Vice President of National Promotion at the company. After the huge success of "Thriller," Michael was so happy with Frank's innovative work in promoting the album, he asked DiLeo to become his manager and he managed Michael 1984 to 1989, and partnered with Jackson again in 2009 for the “This Is It” concert series. DiLeo was the co-executive producer, along with Michael, for Michael's full-length movie “Moonwalker,” executive produced three of Michael's Pepsi-Cola commercials (including negotiating a landmark endorsement deal with Pepsi), and eight Michael Jackson music videos including the Michael’s Grammy winning video "Leave Me Alone". DiLeo oversaw Jackson's “Bad World Tour,” and the Jackson family's “Victory Tour.” DiLeo later partnered up with Jackson again in 2009 in preparation for Michael's sold-out "This Is It" concert tour that sadly never took place due to the singer's tragic death eighteen days prior to the start. Measures 17 x 2 x 30. Very good condition. Comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll™ Certificate of Authenticity and a letter of provenance from the DiLeo family.