NEWYORK - A personal assistant-turned-personal manager to Michael Jackson said the King of Pop had been taking propofol as early as 1999, and that the singer was drugged up ahead of his 2001 30th anniversary concerts.
Frank Cascio, who became a family friend to Jackson at age 5 and eventually one of the singer's closest friends and employees, writes in a new book that he first noticed Jackson taking the drug Demerol while accompanying the singer on his "Dangerous" tour in 1993.
He writes in his new book, "My Friend Michael: An Ordinary Friendship with an Extraordinary Man," that Jackson started the first of two anniversary shows in 2001 an hour late as a result of being drugged up in his dressing room.
Cascio became a friend of Jackson's after his father introduced him to the singer; Cascio's father worked at the Hemsley Palace in Manhattan, managing the hotel's towers and suites, where Jackson stayed. Following that, a 5-year-old Cascio and his younger brother Eddie, spent time with Jackson at his Neverland Ranch.
He says Jackson was first introduced to Demerol in 1984 when he burned his head during a Pepsi commercial shoot, and Cascio writes that he first noticed Jackson using the medicine on his "Dangerous" tour.
Cascio says Jackson also took propofol in 1999 in Munich when the singer was 50 feet in the air and instead of coming down slowly, the platform Jackson was on fell down. Cascio also writes that Jackson had taken Demerol to treat the skin disease vitiligo, and grew worried about his drug use.
"It had become clear to me that Michael's drug use was escalating," he wrote. Cascio said sometimes he paid doctors in cash "because all of Michael's medical issues had to be kept from the public and their cost off the books." He also said he had some of the prescriptions written out in his name.
Cascio said he wanted to seek out help, but didn't know who to turn to. Ahead of Jackson's 2001 anniversary shows, he said he spoke to Janet, Randy and Tito about their brother's drug use. He writes that Jackson's siblings approached him, but the singer "simply pushed them away."
The pop star's doctor, Conrad Murray, was convicted Monday of involuntary manslaughter for supplying the insomnia-plagued Jackson with the powerful operating-room anesthetic propofol to help him sleep as he rehearsed for his big comeback.
Cascio and the singer grew close, and in 1993 when Jackson had been accused of child molestation charges, he asked the Cascio family to visit him in Israel while he was on tour. He later asked if the young boys could stay on tour with him.
"He went to my father and broke down crying," Cascio writes. "People might question my parents' judgment in sending two young boys off to spend time alone with a man who had been accused of molesting another boy. But to us, the suggestion that we were in any danger was completely absurd."
Cascio also said that Jackson used to claim that dancer and rapper Omer Bhatti, long rumored to be his love child by a Norwegian woman, was his son, though Cascio did not believe him. Jackson later admitted that it wasn't true.
"By way of an explanation, Michael gave me the same reason he'd given for his marriages to Lisa Marie and Debbie Rowe. He needed to show the Saudi prince and the rest of the Arab business world that he had a family," Cascio writes.
When he worked as his personal manager, Cascio said he had to interfere when John McClain, now the co-executor of Jackson's estate, and the director of Jackson's "You Rock My World" music video, wanted the singer "to use makeup to darken Michael's skin for the video" and "to fill in his nose with putty." Cascio said Jackson locked himself in a bathroom and cried.
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Thriller is the sixth studio album by the famous American singer Michael Jackson. It was released on 30 November 1982. The best thing is that it was sold in one million copies per week at its peak. The Thriller Costume is one of the famous pieces of Jackson that is copied by many people. His costume is in red color with black stripes on the jacket that look amazing to wear. Also, he wears black loafers with his costume that look incredible while wearing with the complete costume. After the album, he becomes the King of Pop. The worth of his jacket is 1.8 million and from 1986 to 1998, it has grown to be Halloween trendy costume.
Bad is the seventh studio album by America songwriter and singer Michael Jackson. It was released on 31 August 1987 and is one of the best-selling albums, with an estimated 35 million copies sold worldwide. He wore his black costume while performing Bad album. The costume is in black color with a red stripe on pants that looks amazing to wear. In addition, he wore black gauntlet, cowboy shoes with bullhead buckle at the back that looks more attractive. You can also copy this costume for the upcoming event to portray your favorite character.
Jam is a single by the American singer and songwriter. It is the fourth single from his 1991 single album Dangerous. You will find wearing him two different costumes that are different from one another that will give you superb look whenever you wish to wear it. The first costume is in classy color with a striking jacket and simple pants. Check the golden belt that looks more attractive with black loafers that gives him a more charming look.
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Blood on the Dance Floor is a fantastic song by Michael Jackson. It was released on 21 March 1997 and stunned many audiences at the concert. You might be inspired with the Blood on the Dance Floor Costume that is a red suit. It is one of the fantastic pieces that include a shirt, jacket, and pant that give a Michael outstanding look. With the complete costume, here you will find black shoes that look amazing to wear with this inspiring costume of American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson.
The History World Tour was the final worldwide solo concert tour by American artist Michael Jackson. He starts his concert with his golden costume that looks stunning. He comes on the stage with body armor and mask, and then he takes them out and begins his performance. His jacket is in satin fabric with golden and silver color that looks amazing, and the trouser is in golden color that will give you eye-pleasing look. Moreover, you will find his arm guard and leg armor that gives a complete look of a singer Michael Jackson.
Bad was the first solo concert tour by American recording artist Michael Jackson launched in support of his seventh studio album bad (1987). In his Bad Tour concert, you will find him wearing a grey satin jacket with arm belt that looks amazing to wear. With the jacket, he wears the black pant with leg armor belt that everyone needs to complete his costume. The style of the jacket and belt mentioned on the waist increases the charm of the personality.
By this time, Michael Jackson established a permanent style for the world to know him by. This phase of his performances around the world displayed a bolder and unique approach to his persona. Take the Bad tour for example. In this Michael Jackson Bad Tour Punk Costume, He wore the medallion jacket with the biker style pants and boots. The black and silver color combination was always in his dressing, this was just a more intimidating and punk like for a song that made an impression on the music industry. Today, this costume is widely worn for every costume occasion.
The Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Celebration was 2001 concert-show performed by Michael Jackson. It was staged in Madison Square Garden in New York on September 7 and 10, 2001. Many people join this concert that the shows sold out in only 2 hours and the ticket price was the most expensive ever for an event. The best seat of the concert cost $10,000 dinner included with Jackson and a signed poster. In this concert, Michael Jackson wore a stylish costume in white and golden colors which gives him a more attractive and eye-catching look to the people. Many fans not only dying to attend this concert but also dying to see his white and golden costume. This costume admires many fans and many people want to wear it and want to look like Jackson.
One of the most popular impersonators of Michael Jackson is Navi Jackson, originally named as Adrian Parasram. He is based in England and is a diehard fan of Michael Jackson as well. He wills to keep the talent and personality of Michael Jackson alive. He has been a Trinidadian-born artist, who promotes the pop and rock music of Michael Jackson so that the personality of MJ stays alive in the hearts of his fans all over the world. He performs live concerts and acts for the fans of Michael Jackson. Whether it be a concert, a birthday party, a wedding or a corporate event, if you wish to enlighten your event with the classic reflection of Michael Jackson, then Navi Jackson is whom you must look for.
Alex Blanco has been dancing to keep the charming personality of Michael Jackson alive. He is one of the coolest impersonators of Michael Jackson with tremendous dancing skills. He has been following the lifestyle of MJ and has tried his best to imitate it through his acts. He performs tribute acts and live concerts, portraying the look and personality of Michael Jackson. What else you need, when you have a replica of the classic Michael Jackson and his acts? You are about to witness some incredible moves by Alex Blanco.
Earnest Valentino is a true impersonator of Michael Jackson, who understands the pain and sufferings that he has gone through his entire life. He imitates the exact look of MJ and describes the lifestyle of Michael Jackson to the world. The reality behind the success of MJ, the sacrifices and hurdles that were never portrayed before, are immensely directed in the videos of Earnest Valentino. Along with the fact of looking alike, he has the skills to imitate the dance moves of Michael Jackson along with the talent of portraying the depth in his voice. Keeping alive the persona of Michael Jackson for the fans out there is what he aims for.
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