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Freshly arrived from New York, Frank Cascio has settled into a quiet hotel in the 6th arrondissement in Paris for the launch of his book "My friend Michael." Released in France on June 7 published by Michel Lafon, this testimony to discover the world of Michael Jackson in an unusual way: Frank Cascio was one of the relatives of the King of Pop and has coasted for a quarter of a century. More recently, his surname was marred by controversy about 3 songs on the CD posthumously published MICHAEL. It was time to come together to address this issue but also many other times that the two men were able to share ... In the meantime our exclusive podcast, here are some passages of the interview.
MJJNews.fr: You made some of the people who have seen Michael grow for many years ...
Frank Cascio: I met Michael at the age of 4 years. For 25 years I held various positions at his side. It was like a father and brother to me. It was all, my teacher, my mentor, a family member. For 25 years, no matter what I could do for him, I was ready to do so. I was his assistant, his nurse for a time, his manager ... Everything Michael needed, I tried to do it for him.
MJJNews.fr: What motivated you to write this book?
Frank Cascio: I never thought about writing a book before. But I've seen people who have self-proclaimed "friends of Michael" and who wrote books for making money on him, enjoy his fame. When Michael died, it was a special moment for me, I was lost, sad, I did not know where I went. Her death affected me a lot. I was in Germany and I began to write constantly. I slept a lot of our stories on paper. It was like therapy for me. Just after his death, people called me to offer me extravagant sums to write a book. I told them, "Are you kidding or what? It was like a father to me. You want me to write a book? "I felt insulted. I am pleased to have been raised in a family where morals and respect are important. Then I resolved some issues and I felt better mentally. Fans around the world have continued to question me about Michael. And I saw these other people proclaim themselves "experts Michael Jackson" or "best friends Michael Jackson" and scroll on the set of Larry King. They said the man know without having met. My goal is to protect the legacy of Michael Jackson and I wanted to write a book that would tell who was the Michael that I attended for 25 years. I wanted to show the world the human being Michael Jackson, my friend, the one that I have known intimately. To the world he was the King of Pop. To me it was Michael, my friend. (...) In life I do not believe in coincidences, I believe that events have meaning. There is always a reason. It is no coincidence that 25 years we had this relationship, which is built over time. There were people who were close to Michael and have disappeared. My family was fortunate to be part of his life and be there for him for 25 years. He was able to be happy and have access to some normalcy. We treated him like a human being, not like the pop star Michael Jackson.
MJJNews.fr: Michael has said repeatedly no longer want to perform on tour. Invincible he wanted to become involved differently, particularly through events such as autograph session at Virgin Store in New York (it was a first in his solo career). You were with him at that time: Can you tell us more about this campaign that ultimately never took place?
Frank Cascio: Michael took a long time to invincible. His mind was elsewhere, he was competing against himself. He had nothing more to prove. He had accomplished everything. He took his time to invincible as he sought a new direction. And when he began working with Rodney Jerkins I saw him find the direction he wanted and he wanted to develop her. But it took time. He said at the time: "Invincible is too far ahead of his time. People will begin to understand the next 10 years. " (...) He knew he was ahead of its time and it would take time to understand it. Then, other external factors worked against the success of the album. Michael took his children and mostly in the studio. The registration of Invincible was not easy but I think it is a great album and that people start to appreciate it. (...) I was close to Michael and I tried to manage the egos and problems around him at that time. He had engaged the services of The Firm (a management company highly regarded at the time, Ed) for the manager. He waited an innovative marketing plan from them. But The Firm is not proposed that. Michael wanted to keep innovating, to the extent, modes announce future. But he did not support its management, or his record company. In any relationship, there are unfortunately compromised, it is 50/50. It is understandable that Sony wants him to go on tour. But Michael did not want. If Michael was away on tour, everything would have been different. There are only two ways to make money in the world of music publishing rights through and through touring and merchandising that goes with it. Michael decided not to go on tour and suddenly it was not supported by his record company. (...) He was very frustrated because The Firm was very present in the film industry and he wanted to devote himself to cinema. The Firm has convinced Michael to engage them, but ultimately they have never allowed him to break into the film world. I remember it was a day when Michael came home from a trip. He was in Norfolk and I was in New York to prepare for the concert of 30 years. He was not in a good mood. I've never seen insulting people like that. I saw him in many days, but there it was crazy. He turned these people, and they well deserved. He was right. It is the biggest star in the world he set records and led the way almost all the artists of today. When you marriages such an artist, you make sure that the promotion is excellent. It was no coincidence that Michael was the greatest artist of all time. The Firm did not deserve to work with him.
MJJNews.fr: Fans in France have already read your book in English and were surprised by some of the stories and details: how did you selected the anecdotes and stories, such as the numerous passages where Michael and you drink wine or smoke grass: why these choices and wanted to show you this?
Frank Cascio: We are in France right? My family is Italian, we are European. What I like above all else in this world is cooking, open a bottle of wine, eat cheese, olives and have a good conversation. Why would it be wrong to do that with Michael? Is that it is illegal for Michael to do that then the fact that in France, Italy and around the world? In my book I wanted to show the Michael I knew and that I love. He was human, just, believe it or not. We did not drink to be completely drunk. You probably drink too, and you manage it well, it is the same. About marijuana, I'm sorry to say that Michael and I have smoked pot may be twice. I'm really sorry, but I'll tell you one thing: in California, marijuana is not illegal, and doctors prescribe it to certain patients. It is produced at the time when Michael was in Florida with Barry Gibb to work on songs. One of my favorite songs is How Deep Is Your Love Bee Gees. Barry and told Michael that he wrote all his greatest hits while smoking. Michael, as he was curious, tried with me. Why am I telling you this in the book? Because I wanted to show that Michael was human. I wanted to share and show the good and bad times, I wanted to be honest. I wanted to show the Michael I know, the good and the bad. People want to believe that Michael was perfect. But he was my friend and he was human. That was my goal to show as well: human and I think he would be proud. I wanted to erase all these stories and put an end to bridge all the rumors. It was not a pedophile and everything else ... and I know his mother was happy to read my book and find that I could restore the truth that Michael was not a pedophile.
MJJNews.fr: The CD Michael: What was your involvement in these securities? What can you tell people who do recognize the voice of "James Gate" than Michael leads in songs?
Frank Cascio: Ok, my name is Frank Cascio and I have a brother named Eddie Cascio and .... "We Are Two Different People" (referring to the phrase of Michael alongside Janet at the Grammy Awards in 1993, Ed). I have nothing to do with this disc. I have no financial motivation and have nothing to do with it. I know that tomorrow (the interview took place June 5, 2012, Ed) I'll meet fans who want me to throw tomatoes, but I do not have to defend something I do not have to defend, but I can tell you is that it is Michael who sings on this disc. And if you read the credits, you will see that the recording studio is the same as that used for the remixes of Thriller 25. All this is unfortunate because the album could be successful. But because of these stories, it was not the case. I ask you just read between the lines. (...) Do you think Sony and the Estate take the risk of releasing a record without Michael's voice on it? They hired two experts to study the songs and both have confirmed that it was him. The songs were recorded when Michael got back to work. The only thing I am guilty of is having convinced Michael to return to the studio to create music and to dance again. I remotivé and showed him he could be himself and relax. It was a long "process". My brother had to go to London and build a studio to work with Michael there (for This Is It, Ed). That's what I can tell you ... "That's life" (in French, Ed).
MJJNews.fr: Personally what do you think the three songs that have created controversy?
Frank Cascio: I like Keep Your Head Up and it's one of the best songs on the album. I do my best to answer you but it would be to my brother Eddie to do so.
MJJNews.fr: What was the involvement of John McClain in the preparation of this CD?
Frank Cascio: I love John Branca and Michael did well to place it in his estate because it handles things well. John and Michael may have had their differences over the years. But both have made history, they purchased the entire Beatles catalog. Once a case was complicated surface, called John Michael to take things in hand. As for John McClain, I am reminded of an anecdote: one day he came to see me on the set of You Rock My World, saying: "Frank, you must blacken the skin of Michael and put the dough on the nose ... "And I said:" I do not think it's a good idea, if you want to say, go ahead, I do not tell him. And I suggest you not to do. " And you talk ... I got a call from Karen Faye asking me to come urgently. Michael's was locked in his dressing room and he had all broken after John McClain has finally said what he wanted to tell him. I knocked on the door several times and finally Michael opened. He was sitting on the floor, his hands on his face, crying like a baby. And I felt so bad for him. He said: "What a crazy team. Is what I'm strange to you? I did not tell them how they should be, me ... Let them go to hell, I cancel the shoot today and I canceled everything. " He cried. I could not believe it. How people could afford to say such things. If John really knew Michael would never have done that. (...) John played double game is never of course, I respect it for its place within the Estate. But I am aware of this animosity towards me because of my surname. He played double game could not stand to see me in the entourage of Michael, he took my name and has turned against brother. Eddie must have had six songs on the album, and John wanted to put in too. Again, read between the lines and this is only my opinion ...
MJJNews.fr: In the end, this story has brought controversy in the music of Michael, which was not the case in his lifetime. What do you think?
Frank Cascio: It should not have to be this way. It's sad because it's a good album, a compilation of good music. I learned one thing in life is that it is difficult to make everybody happy. I try to make everyone happy but that is impossible. And in the end it's me who suffers. I know how much Michael loved his fans. All I know is that my book helps preserve the legacy of Michael as Michael would have liked. He has so tried to explain who he was, but he did not know how. He said he wanted to make the world understand who he was. And there was this story with Martin Bashir .... But he tried. And it was stabbed in the back.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eARuXIzpAvg&feature=player_embedded
http://mjdatabank.com/mjjnews/wordpress/2012/06/08/exclusif-frank-cascio-linterview-12/
Freshly arrived from New York, Frank Cascio has settled into a quiet hotel in the 6th arrondissement in Paris for the launch of his book "My friend Michael." Released in France on June 7 published by Michel Lafon, this testimony to discover the world of Michael Jackson in an unusual way: Frank Cascio was one of the relatives of the King of Pop and has coasted for a quarter of a century. More recently, his surname was marred by controversy about 3 songs on the CD posthumously published MICHAEL. It was time to come together to address this issue but also many other times that the two men were able to share ... In the meantime our exclusive podcast, here are some passages of the interview.
MJJNews.fr: You made some of the people who have seen Michael grow for many years ...
Frank Cascio: I met Michael at the age of 4 years. For 25 years I held various positions at his side. It was like a father and brother to me. It was all, my teacher, my mentor, a family member. For 25 years, no matter what I could do for him, I was ready to do so. I was his assistant, his nurse for a time, his manager ... Everything Michael needed, I tried to do it for him.
MJJNews.fr: What motivated you to write this book?
Frank Cascio: I never thought about writing a book before. But I've seen people who have self-proclaimed "friends of Michael" and who wrote books for making money on him, enjoy his fame. When Michael died, it was a special moment for me, I was lost, sad, I did not know where I went. Her death affected me a lot. I was in Germany and I began to write constantly. I slept a lot of our stories on paper. It was like therapy for me. Just after his death, people called me to offer me extravagant sums to write a book. I told them, "Are you kidding or what? It was like a father to me. You want me to write a book? "I felt insulted. I am pleased to have been raised in a family where morals and respect are important. Then I resolved some issues and I felt better mentally. Fans around the world have continued to question me about Michael. And I saw these other people proclaim themselves "experts Michael Jackson" or "best friends Michael Jackson" and scroll on the set of Larry King. They said the man know without having met. My goal is to protect the legacy of Michael Jackson and I wanted to write a book that would tell who was the Michael that I attended for 25 years. I wanted to show the world the human being Michael Jackson, my friend, the one that I have known intimately. To the world he was the King of Pop. To me it was Michael, my friend. (...) In life I do not believe in coincidences, I believe that events have meaning. There is always a reason. It is no coincidence that 25 years we had this relationship, which is built over time. There were people who were close to Michael and have disappeared. My family was fortunate to be part of his life and be there for him for 25 years. He was able to be happy and have access to some normalcy. We treated him like a human being, not like the pop star Michael Jackson.
MJJNews.fr: Michael has said repeatedly no longer want to perform on tour. Invincible he wanted to become involved differently, particularly through events such as autograph session at Virgin Store in New York (it was a first in his solo career). You were with him at that time: Can you tell us more about this campaign that ultimately never took place?
Frank Cascio: Michael took a long time to invincible. His mind was elsewhere, he was competing against himself. He had nothing more to prove. He had accomplished everything. He took his time to invincible as he sought a new direction. And when he began working with Rodney Jerkins I saw him find the direction he wanted and he wanted to develop her. But it took time. He said at the time: "Invincible is too far ahead of his time. People will begin to understand the next 10 years. " (...) He knew he was ahead of its time and it would take time to understand it. Then, other external factors worked against the success of the album. Michael took his children and mostly in the studio. The registration of Invincible was not easy but I think it is a great album and that people start to appreciate it. (...) I was close to Michael and I tried to manage the egos and problems around him at that time. He had engaged the services of The Firm (a management company highly regarded at the time, Ed) for the manager. He waited an innovative marketing plan from them. But The Firm is not proposed that. Michael wanted to keep innovating, to the extent, modes announce future. But he did not support its management, or his record company. In any relationship, there are unfortunately compromised, it is 50/50. It is understandable that Sony wants him to go on tour. But Michael did not want. If Michael was away on tour, everything would have been different. There are only two ways to make money in the world of music publishing rights through and through touring and merchandising that goes with it. Michael decided not to go on tour and suddenly it was not supported by his record company. (...) He was very frustrated because The Firm was very present in the film industry and he wanted to devote himself to cinema. The Firm has convinced Michael to engage them, but ultimately they have never allowed him to break into the film world. I remember it was a day when Michael came home from a trip. He was in Norfolk and I was in New York to prepare for the concert of 30 years. He was not in a good mood. I've never seen insulting people like that. I saw him in many days, but there it was crazy. He turned these people, and they well deserved. He was right. It is the biggest star in the world he set records and led the way almost all the artists of today. When you marriages such an artist, you make sure that the promotion is excellent. It was no coincidence that Michael was the greatest artist of all time. The Firm did not deserve to work with him.
MJJNews.fr: Fans in France have already read your book in English and were surprised by some of the stories and details: how did you selected the anecdotes and stories, such as the numerous passages where Michael and you drink wine or smoke grass: why these choices and wanted to show you this?
Frank Cascio: We are in France right? My family is Italian, we are European. What I like above all else in this world is cooking, open a bottle of wine, eat cheese, olives and have a good conversation. Why would it be wrong to do that with Michael? Is that it is illegal for Michael to do that then the fact that in France, Italy and around the world? In my book I wanted to show the Michael I knew and that I love. He was human, just, believe it or not. We did not drink to be completely drunk. You probably drink too, and you manage it well, it is the same. About marijuana, I'm sorry to say that Michael and I have smoked pot may be twice. I'm really sorry, but I'll tell you one thing: in California, marijuana is not illegal, and doctors prescribe it to certain patients. It is produced at the time when Michael was in Florida with Barry Gibb to work on songs. One of my favorite songs is How Deep Is Your Love Bee Gees. Barry and told Michael that he wrote all his greatest hits while smoking. Michael, as he was curious, tried with me. Why am I telling you this in the book? Because I wanted to show that Michael was human. I wanted to share and show the good and bad times, I wanted to be honest. I wanted to show the Michael I know, the good and the bad. People want to believe that Michael was perfect. But he was my friend and he was human. That was my goal to show as well: human and I think he would be proud. I wanted to erase all these stories and put an end to bridge all the rumors. It was not a pedophile and everything else ... and I know his mother was happy to read my book and find that I could restore the truth that Michael was not a pedophile.
MJJNews.fr: The CD Michael: What was your involvement in these securities? What can you tell people who do recognize the voice of "James Gate" than Michael leads in songs?
Frank Cascio: Ok, my name is Frank Cascio and I have a brother named Eddie Cascio and .... "We Are Two Different People" (referring to the phrase of Michael alongside Janet at the Grammy Awards in 1993, Ed). I have nothing to do with this disc. I have no financial motivation and have nothing to do with it. I know that tomorrow (the interview took place June 5, 2012, Ed) I'll meet fans who want me to throw tomatoes, but I do not have to defend something I do not have to defend, but I can tell you is that it is Michael who sings on this disc. And if you read the credits, you will see that the recording studio is the same as that used for the remixes of Thriller 25. All this is unfortunate because the album could be successful. But because of these stories, it was not the case. I ask you just read between the lines. (...) Do you think Sony and the Estate take the risk of releasing a record without Michael's voice on it? They hired two experts to study the songs and both have confirmed that it was him. The songs were recorded when Michael got back to work. The only thing I am guilty of is having convinced Michael to return to the studio to create music and to dance again. I remotivé and showed him he could be himself and relax. It was a long "process". My brother had to go to London and build a studio to work with Michael there (for This Is It, Ed). That's what I can tell you ... "That's life" (in French, Ed).
MJJNews.fr: Personally what do you think the three songs that have created controversy?
Frank Cascio: I like Keep Your Head Up and it's one of the best songs on the album. I do my best to answer you but it would be to my brother Eddie to do so.
MJJNews.fr: What was the involvement of John McClain in the preparation of this CD?
Frank Cascio: I love John Branca and Michael did well to place it in his estate because it handles things well. John and Michael may have had their differences over the years. But both have made history, they purchased the entire Beatles catalog. Once a case was complicated surface, called John Michael to take things in hand. As for John McClain, I am reminded of an anecdote: one day he came to see me on the set of You Rock My World, saying: "Frank, you must blacken the skin of Michael and put the dough on the nose ... "And I said:" I do not think it's a good idea, if you want to say, go ahead, I do not tell him. And I suggest you not to do. " And you talk ... I got a call from Karen Faye asking me to come urgently. Michael's was locked in his dressing room and he had all broken after John McClain has finally said what he wanted to tell him. I knocked on the door several times and finally Michael opened. He was sitting on the floor, his hands on his face, crying like a baby. And I felt so bad for him. He said: "What a crazy team. Is what I'm strange to you? I did not tell them how they should be, me ... Let them go to hell, I cancel the shoot today and I canceled everything. " He cried. I could not believe it. How people could afford to say such things. If John really knew Michael would never have done that. (...) John played double game is never of course, I respect it for its place within the Estate. But I am aware of this animosity towards me because of my surname. He played double game could not stand to see me in the entourage of Michael, he took my name and has turned against brother. Eddie must have had six songs on the album, and John wanted to put in too. Again, read between the lines and this is only my opinion ...
MJJNews.fr: In the end, this story has brought controversy in the music of Michael, which was not the case in his lifetime. What do you think?
Frank Cascio: It should not have to be this way. It's sad because it's a good album, a compilation of good music. I learned one thing in life is that it is difficult to make everybody happy. I try to make everyone happy but that is impossible. And in the end it's me who suffers. I know how much Michael loved his fans. All I know is that my book helps preserve the legacy of Michael as Michael would have liked. He has so tried to explain who he was, but he did not know how. He said he wanted to make the world understand who he was. And there was this story with Martin Bashir .... But he tried. And it was stabbed in the back.
. Everyone in michael's life knew how sensitive he was bout his looks n stuff and for john who i guess u could say was a major force in michael's life to say something like that is uncalled for imo.
