Michael Jackson XII (ca 1978). Photograph: David Nutter. available here
Overview
Voice
Michael’s natural voice is a baritone. He has a vocal range of 3 octaves, but rarely used the lower registers. Not even his vocal coach could get him to do it.
He didn’t want to sound like his father. He was told he sounds like a frog.
Skin
Michael had Vitiligo and Lupus. Vitiligo results in loss of skin pigment in patches on the body including lips. Lupus causes facial rashes and hair loss including eye lashes and eye brows. Michael did not want to look like a “spotted cow” and opted to cover up his patches for a more uniform look.
Appearance
In 1984 Michael did have a burn on his scalp that forced him to wear hair pieces, later wigs. He did have body dysmorphia. He was told that his nose is too big.
He did have cosmetic surgery, although the amount has been greatly exaggerated.
Sexuality
Michael was straight. As a naive young man he was guided by his Jehovas Witness faith. His view of sexuality was shaped by singing in seedy bars as a kid.
Michael was neither gay, asexual nor a pedophile.
Image vs Reality
Many people confuse MJ’s public image with his true identity. The Peter Pan persona was a crafted facade, not a reflection of reality. Privately he was an adult, and just a regular guy. He was not obligated to share his private life with us, even if it could have been beneficial for him. He preferred to keep his inner self hidden.
Accusations
Because it is almost impossible to prove a negative, that he didn’t do anything, we will never know with absolute certainty. Only those who were there can know.
Nevertheless, the facts point towards him being innocent.