Jackson rehearsed at Staples Center on night before he died . He was preparing for 50 sold - out shows in London , England . ` ` He was just full of jokes , full of life , '' vocal coach says . Jackson , here at a June 23 rehearsal , `` was full of jokes , full of life , '' band vocal coach Dorian Holley said . Video clip shows Jackson singing , just two days before he died .
Jackson rehearsed at Staples Center on night before he died . He was preparing for 50 sold - out shows in London , England . ` ` He was just full of jokes , full of life , '' vocal coach says . Video clip shows Jackson singing , just two days before he died .