Why is it that the video of Michael Jackson’s Pepsi commercial from 25 years ago is just coming out now? I have no idea…

But here it is. Jackson’ head catches fire which led to third-degree burns and, some believe, the pain pill addiction that eventually killed him.

This article appears in Jul 14-21, 2009.

Jeff Hahne became the music editor for Creative Loafing Charlotte in March 2007. He graduated with a degree in journalism and minor in Spanish from Auburn University in 1997. Since then he has worked for...

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