Michael Jackson through the years
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Aug. 29 2009, Published 7:53 a.m. ET
Michael Jackson through the years
1. Michael Jackson photographed circa 1970.
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Michael Jackson photographed circa 1970.
2. Michael Jackson in 1977 in Los Angeles.
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Michael Jackson in 1977 in Los Angeles.
3. Michael Jackson, circa 1979.
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Michael Jackson, circa 1979.
4. Michael Jackson, circa 1984.
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Michael Jackson, circa 1984.
5. Michael Jackson performs in Copenhagen on his 39th birthday, and receives a birthday cake from fans.
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Michael Jackson performs in Copenhagen on his 39th birthday, and receives a birthday cake from fans.
6. Michael Jackson celebrates Elizabeth Taylor's birthday in Los Angeles in 1997.
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Michael Jackson celebrates Elizabeth Taylor's birthday in Los Angeles in 1997.
7. Michael Jackson performs during CBS' 30th Anniversary Special in November, 2001.
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Michael Jackson performs during CBS' 30th Anniversary Special in November, 2001.
8. Michael Jackson, celebrates his 45th Birthday at the Orpheum Theatre in down town Los Angeles,Ca. The King of Pop spent most of the evening watching from a balcony as hundreds of children and adults payed tribute to him by covering many of his hit tunes.
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Michael Jackson, celebrates his 45th Birthday at the Orpheum Theatre in down town Los Angeles,Ca. The King of Pop spent most of the evening watching from a balcony as hundreds of children and adults payed tribute to him by covering many of his hit tunes.
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9. Michael Jackson appears in court in 2005.
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Michael Jackson appears in court in 2005.
10. Michael Jackson announces a spectacular live comeback with ten shows in London earlier this year.
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Michael Jackson announces a spectacular live comeback with ten shows in London earlier this year.