An unseen Michael Jackson interview, in which the King of Pop talks about his love for James Brown and THE Bee Gees, has been aired in America.
News show Access Hollywood showed the black and white footage of Jackson being interviewed by moviemaker pal Brett Ratner on Friday (04Sep09) - a day after the late pop star was laid to rest in Glendale, California.
During the 13-minute chat, Jackson revealed Brown and sibling trio The Bee Gees were great inspirations.
Wearing a trucker hat and plaid shirt, the relaxed superstar told Ratner, "James Brown (was) the real entertainer. It would give you goose bumps. We used to have to go onstage after him... I'd be in the wings just studying every step, every move."
And he revealed The Bee Gees really moved him: "I cried listening to their music; I knew every note, every instrument."
The pop superstar and Ratner also performed an impromptu karaoke session - singing segments of their favourite Bee Gees songs.