Jarvis Cocker’s Michael Jackson Brits Stunt Upsets The Roots – PHOTOS
Cocker, who famously invaded the stage during Jackson’s performance at the 1996 Brit awards, debuted new single ‘Further Complications’ on The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon.
But his appearance on the programme angered Questlove, who, along with the other Roots stars, is currently part of Fallon’s house band.
In a message posted on Twitter, the drummer said: “Hmmm. Fighting the urge to get Jarvis Cocker for that MJ incident some years back.”
The 38-year-old added that Cocker looked “throwned” – an American slang term for drunk.
Cocker, who only appeared as a performer on the programme, caused controversy at the Brits when he made an impromptu appearance onstage behind Jackson.
The singer was questioned by police on suspicion of assault over the incident, but later released without charge.
During a recent appearance on the political panel show Question Time, Cocker said the stage invasion had been prompted by Jackson’s apparent decision to portray himself as Christ-like figure.
But when asked what he thought of the late singer as a performer, Cocker replied: “He invented the moonwalk.”
Seriously? This happened what 14 years ago and people are still upset over an incredibly intoxicated man taking the stage during a pop music award show and stealing the moment for a second? Jesus people get over yourselves.
