What happened with Jarvis Cocker and Michael Jackson?

The incident has gone down in history as one of the most controversial musical moments of the 1990s. Jarvis Cocker, lead singer of Britpop band Pulp, crashed the stage during Michael Jackson’s powerful performance of ‘Earth Song’ at the Brit Awards on February 19, 1996 and was promptly arrested.

Who was the guy that jumped on stage with Michael Jackson?

During Michael Jackson’s performance of “Earth Song” at the 1996 BRIT Awards, Jarvis Cocker of the band Pulp jumps on stage and makes demeaning gestures toward Jackson.

Did Bob Mortimer help Jarvis?

Cocker was detained and interviewed by the police on suspicion of assault. He was accompanied by comedian Bob Mortimer, a former solicitor, who represented him in that capacity. He was subsequently released without charge.

Is Jarvis Cocker a Tory?

Jarvis Cocker has been prompted to deny supporting the Conservatives, after a magazine interview quoted the singer as saying a Tory government would be “necessary”.

What did Jarvis Cocker say about Michael Jackson?

Shortly after the event Cocker made a statement saying: “My actions were a form of protest at the way Michael Jackson sees himself as some kind of Christ-like figure with the power of healing.”

Jarvis Cocker – who infamously stormed the stage while Michael Jackson performed at the Brits – has broken his silence about the star’s death, calling the singer’s musical demise “a tragedy”. And the erstwhile Pulp star said Jackson’s real genius was that “he invented the moonwalk”.

What happened to Jarvis Cocker?

Frontman of Pulp Jarvis Cocker crashed the stage while Michael Jackson was performing ‘Earth Song’ at the 1996 Brit Awards in London. The incident has gone down in history as one of the most controversial musical moments of the 1990s.

Why was Jarvis Cocker arrested at the Brit Awards?

Jarvis Cocker protesting during Michael Jackson’s 1996 performance at the Brit Awards. Image via YouTube. Cocker was swiftly taken off stage by security guards and arrested by police. He was kept at the station until 3am, according to him, for charges on the basis of “assaulting some kids”.

What did Jarvis Cocker say to Chris Evans at the Brits?

But perhaps the most Jarvis Cocker moment comes in the form of his response Chris Evans who reveals he was detained in his dressing room at the BRITS for two hours before even been taken to the police station. Asked exactly what the authorities were asking him for those two hours, Cocker simply replied: “Where’d you get your zip-up top?”