July 1, 2009

Jackson Death "Surreal" For Quincy Jones

Longtime Friend and Mentor Shares Thoughts on the Pop Icon's Struggle with Fame and What He'll Miss Most About King of Pop

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(CBS)  The man who helped Michael Jackson become the "King of Pop" shared this thoughts on "The Early Show" Wednesday on Jackson's death.

Quincy Jones, mentor and longtime friend of Jackson, spoke with "Early Show" co-anchor Harry Smith, calling the death it "surrealistic."

Jones also discussed Jackson's constant struggle with fame, producing Jackson's first album, "Off the Wall," and what he'll miss most about Jackson.

To see the Jones interview, click on the arrow in the lower-left of the video below:


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