Usmagazine.com has unique, never-before-seen footage of Michael Jackson's Pepsi commercial accident, filmed in L.A.'s Shrine Auditorium on Jan. 27, 1984.
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The clip shows one take where the pyrotechnics exploded as planned — after Jackson descended the steps and started performing with his brothers.
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On the sixth take, even though, issues went horribly incorrect: The fireworks erupted too early, igniting Jackson's head in flames. Jackson is at first unaware he is on fire, and continues dancing.
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He was by no means the similar after the accident, studies the brand new factor of Us Weekly, on stands lately.
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To relieve the second one and third-degree burns on his scalp and body (and later to help him tolerate a couple of surgical procedures on the scorched spot on his head), Jackson was prescribed a number of medications — which kicked off his habit to painkillers and obsession with cosmetic surgery, more than one sources tell Us.
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