Tuesday June 30, 2009 – Thousands of fans gather at the Apollo Theater in New York for a two-day tribute in honour of the late Michael Jackson.

Atmosphere as Michael Jackson fans queue for Apollo tribute

Michael Jackson impersonator Prince Gitty with fans

Atmosphere as Michael Jackson fans queue for Apollo tribute

Atmosphere as Michael Jackson fans queue for Apollo tribute

Atmosphere as Michael Jackson fans queue for Apollo tribute

Young Michael Jackson impersonator Shemar Williams

Atmosphere as Michael Jackson fans queue for Apollo tribute

Atmosphere as Michael Jackson fans queue for Apollo tribute

Atmosphere as Michael Jackson fans queue for Apollo tribute

Atmosphere as Michael Jackson fans queue for Apollo tribute

Fans gather inside the Apollo Theatre

Fans gather inside the Apollo Theatre

Fans gather inside the Apollo Theatre

Michael Jackson tributes inside the Apollo Theatre foyer

Michael Jackson tributes inside the Apollo Theatre foyer

Michael Jackson tributes inside the Apollo Theatre foyer

Fans gather inside the Apollo Theatre

Chubb Rock addresses fans

Democratic politician Charles Rangel speaks to the Michael Jackson faithful

Reverend Al Sharpton gives a moving speech

Iconic film producer Spike Lee claps in Michael Jackson's honour

President of the New York Apollo Theatre, Jonelle Procope, speaks of Michael Jackson

Apollo Theatre Michael Jackson tributes

Apollo Theatre Michael Jackson tributes

Apollo Theatre Michael Jackson tributes

