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Quincy Jones: Michael Jackson Bleached Skin Because He 'Didn't Want To Be Black'

The producer speaks out about his friend's obsession with his appearance...

After winning a local talent show, The Jackson 5 signed to Steeltown Records in their native Gary in 1967. Michael was nine years old at the time. During their brief time with the imprint they released tracks such as the above 'Big Boy' and 'We Don't Have To Be Over 21 To Fall In Love'. The still impossibly young Michael was fast becoming the perfect showman and was promoted to frontman at around the time they signed for legendary label Motown Records in 1968. (Image: WENN.com)

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Some friend Mister Jones turned out to be, waiting until his friend was dead and unable to respond to his comments. With friends like that who needs enemies. Perhaps when he departs his friends will appear in front of the news hounds and make comments about him, he cannot repute from the grave. Whatever the resason's for Michael's light skin, vitigo, chem peels, who the hell cares. The man is dead, he received no peace in life...at least let him have some now. RIP Mike
by Veronica, Kent, WA
8 Months, 3 Days ago
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i love michael jackson and may he rest in peace
by elena, san antonio tx
2 Months, 4 Weeks ago
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Maybe Mr. Jones should read the leaked autopsy report which states that Michael, did, in fact have vitiligo and scarring on his lungs. What a good friend he was NOT. Q is full of it.
by Steph, NYC,NY
1 Month, 1 Week ago
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