TV/FILM: Michael Jackson Pepsi Ad Footage Unearthed from 1984 Shoot
Looking back at Michael Jacksons incredible musical legacy, January 27th, 1984 stands out as one of the darkest days in the King of Pops life.
In an incident thats often been discussed but never witnessed, Jackson suffered second and third degree burns to his face and scalp while shooting a Pepsi advertisement in front of thousands of fans at Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium. For the first time ever, Us Weekly exclusively reveals video from the accident, which occurred when the pyrotechnics were...
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