Dan Beck is a Music Executive, Creative Strategist, and Author from New York City.

With a career spanning over four decades in the music industry, Beck served as Senior Vice President of Marketing at Epic Records during the height of Michael Jackson’s career. He played a key role in shaping the marketing campaigns for Bad, Dangerous, and HIStory, and was instrumental in bringing Jackson’s visionary concepts to life—both visually and globally. His close collaboration with Jackson gave him rare insight into the artist's creative process and the business dynamics behind some of pop culture’s most iconic moments.

Beyond his work with Jackson, Beck has contributed to the success of a wide range of artists and was an early pioneer in cross-platform music marketing. In 2024, he published a book reflecting on his time working with Michael Jackson, offering personal stories and professional insights from behind the scenes.

Today, Beck continues to consult within the music and media industries, drawing from a lifetime of experience at the intersection of artistry and commerce.

Steven Paul Whitsitt is a Photographer and Visual Artist from Port Huron, Michigan.

Best known for his time as Michael Jackson’s personal photographer from 1994 to 1996, Whitsitt captured some of the most iconic images of Jackson during the HIStory era. His work includes promotional photos for singles like “Scream,” “You Are Not Alone,” and “Smile,” as well as behind-the-scenes moments from music videos and global appearances. Whitsitt was handpicked by Jackson for his ability to visually translate emotion and story through photography.

Outside of his work with Jackson, Whitsitt has built a diverse career photographing artists such as Pearl Jam, Neil Young, and Aerosmith, and later transitioned into architecture and design photography. He has published multiple photography books and continues to share his personal stories and images from his time with Michael Jackson at events and exhibitions worldwide.

Diana Walczak is an American sculptor, computer graphics pioneer, and filmmaker renowned for creating the iconic Michael Jackson HIStory statue.

In 1994, Walczak sculpted a statue of Michael Jackson that became the centerpiece of his 1995 album, HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I. The sculpture was digitized and featured on the album cover, as well as in a global marketing campaign. A monumental version of the statue was also erected in London, floating down the Thames River during the album's promotion.

Beyond her work with Jackson, Walczak co-founded Kleiser-Walczak Construction Company, a pioneering studio in computer-generated imagery. She has contributed to visual effects in films such as Stargate, X-Men, and Fantastic Four, and directed commercials featuring athletes like Kobe Bryant.

In addition to her artistic endeavors, Walczak has directed numerous short films under the name Harmless Little Bunny Productions and has served on the boards of the Norman Rockwell Museum and Images Cinema.