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Jackson 5's first club for sale piece-by-piece

Posted July 6, 2009 08:49:00

The owner of the nightclub where Michael Jackson first performed professionally with The Jackson 5 wants to sell the building to fans of the King of Pop brick-by-brick.

Andrew Young, a businessman in Gary, Indiana - the Jacksons' hometown - bought the now shuttered Mr Lucky's Lounge one year ago, with the idea of revitalising it.

That plan has changed since the international pop singer's death last week.

"If we have enough interest, we will take it apart by hand, piece-by-piece, being very careful to preserve every single thing," Mr Young said.

Mr Young is now in the process of starting up a website where interested bidders can view the memorabilia.

- AFP

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