Michael Jackson Painkillers Addiction Linked to Fiery Video

World | July 16, 2009, Thursday // 09:26
Bulgaria: Michael Jackson Painkillers Addiction Linked to Fiery Video The video clearly shows Jackson's scalp burning.

A previously unreleased video of Michael Jackson's hair catching fire while filming a Pepsi commercial in 1984 was posted online by Us magazine Wednesday.

The onstage mishap 25 years ago, in which Jackson's scalp was burned, has been blamed for leading the entertainer to prescription pain medications.

A publicist for Us magazine said the publication would not comment on how the video was obtained.

The dramatic footage shows pyrotechnics exploding near Jackson and yellow flames immediately erupting on his black hair. The pop star continues to dance down stairs for about 10 seconds before stage hands rush to him to douse the fire that has covered his scalp.

A bald spot is clearly seen at the top of Jackson's head as he stands up. Still wearing his trademark sequined glove, Jackson grabs his head with his hands as he is led offstage.

US says that it was this incident that sparked Jackson's addiction to painkillers and plastic surgery, but they only credit the info to "multiple sources".

 

 

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