The Michael Jackson Reel
Joe Tarsia
Christina Chaffin
Aug. 7, 2018
Aug. 7, 2018
Joe Tarsia
Founder and owner of Sigma Sound Studios, where The Jacksons recorded their self-titled album The Jacksons and Goin' Places; Recording Engineer on both albums
Founder and owner of Sigma Sound Studios, where The Jacksons recorded their self-titled album The Jacksons and Goin' Places; Recording Engineer on both albums
Joe Tarsia shares his memory of attending Muhammad Ali's Training Camp with Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, The Jacksons, Dexter Wansel and others.
Joe Tarsia shares his memory of attending Muhammad Ali's Training Camp with Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, The Jacksons, Dexter Wansel and others.
"Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff were from the record company and they wanted to meet Muhammad Ali. So, one day, we all took three or four cars and trooped over to Ali's training camp in Deer Lake, Pa. Muhammad Ali was training for an upcoming fight and was in the gym, and I remember that he was just as thrilled to meet Kenny and Leon and they were to meet him! *Laughs*
I have some pictures of Michael and his brothers standing in the ring with Ali on the ground, and Michael standing on his chest, doing all of these fun poses. They were all joking around and hitting Ali, and put on boxing gloves, and it was pretty funny to see.
While there, Ali fed us a big lunch, we all played two-hand touch football and went into the gym for some fun. When we finished for the day, we packed up and came home. It was definitely a fun time."
I have some pictures of Michael and his brothers standing in the ring with Ali on the ground, and Michael standing on his chest, doing all of these fun poses. They were all joking around and hitting Ali, and put on boxing gloves, and it was pretty funny to see.
While there, Ali fed us a big lunch, we all played two-hand touch football and went into the gym for some fun. When we finished for the day, we packed up and came home. It was definitely a fun time."
Pictures of The Jacksons and the Recording Staff with Muhammad Ali
All images copyright - unknown.
All images copyright - unknown.