Lionel Richie has disclosed that he and Michael Jackson secretly co-wrote a hit song together, as the legendary singer prepares for his 'legend' slot at Glastonbury Festival. The revelation came during an interview at his Beverly Hills home, where Richie discussed his career and upcoming performance.
Richie, 65, confirmed that the collaboration was kept under wraps for years. 'We wrote a song together that nobody knows about,' he said, declining to name the track. The pair previously worked together on the charity single 'We Are the World' in 1985.
The singer also spoke about Jackson's eccentric behaviour, describing him as 'mad as a snake'. Richie recalled a time when Jackson arrived at his house unannounced, wearing a disguise. 'He was a genius, but he was also very strange,' Richie added.
Richie will perform at Glastonbury on the Sunday teatime slot, following Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash. He described the festival as 'bigger than anything that ever lived' and compared it to Coachella 'on steroids'.
Reflecting on his career, Richie said he hopes fans still want to hear his classic hits like 'Hello' and 'All Night Long'. He also revealed he gave up smoking because it affected his voice, but never struggled with drugs or alcohol.
