London: A Michael Jackson mimic is petrified that his recorded songs are being passed off as theKing of Pop's voice in a new blockbuster album.
Ricky Galliano, 27, claimed that he was paid astaggering amount to imitate the Thriller hitmaker's styleon 21 tracks in secret sessions at a Swiss studio, reportedSun online.
Meanwhile, Jackson's family members believe that afake voice has been used for the album simply calledMichael, slated for Christmas release.
"I heard the music and immediately said it wasn't hisvoice. Some of the songs are him and some aren't. I would betmy life on that," tweeted Jackson's youngest brother Randy.
Music giants Sony have dismissed the claims as "farfetched" as they went to "extraordinary lengths" to ensurethat the vocals are genuine.
According to Galliano, who met Jackson several timesbefore his death said that a man flanked by bodyguards andlawyers paid him 2000 euros for each song recorded.
"They were most insistent that I make my voice soundas much like Michael's as possible - to mimic him exactly,"said the Italian-born singer.
Ricky Galliano, 27, claimed that he was paid astaggering amount to imitate the Thriller hitmaker's styleon 21 tracks in secret sessions at a Swiss studio, reportedSun online.
Meanwhile, Jackson's family members believe that afake voice has been used for the album simply calledMichael, slated for Christmas release.
Music giants Sony have dismissed the claims as "farfetched" as they went to "extraordinary lengths" to ensurethat the vocals are genuine.
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"They were most insistent that I make my voice soundas much like Michael's as possible - to mimic him exactly,"said the Italian-born singer.
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