A young Michael Jackson performs live with the Jackson 5 in London -- February, 1975
A young Michael Jackson performs live with the Jackson 5 in London -- February, 1975

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Michael Jackson, 1958-2009

A look back at the King of Pop's highly-eventful career.
Posted: 6/25/2009

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A young Michael Jackson performs live with the Jackson 5 in London -- February, 1975 Michael Jackson (center) and the Jackson 5 perform hit song 'A,B,C' in London -- February, 1975 Jackson, seen here with Diana Ross and Nipsey Russel at'The Wiz' press conference in New York -- September 28, 1977 Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie pose together at a New Years Eve party in Los Angeles -- January 1, 1980 Michael Jackson, seen here in one of his iconic poses, died Thursday in Los Angeles. Jackson, seen here in concert at the L.A. Sports Arena, was one of the world's most celebrated talents. Jackson spent his final days preparing for his final U.K. concert tour (50 scheduled dates) in Los Angeles. Jackson performs on stage at Wembley Stadium in London -- July 16, 1997 An older but still agile Jackson joined N'Synch at the 2001 MTV Music Awards. Michael Jackson & Slash join forces at Jackson's 30th Anniversary Celebration -- September 10, 2001 Jackson, above, died Thursday after a suspected heart attack in Los Angeles. Michael Jackson performs at the Democratic National Committee's 'A Night at the Apollo' in 2002. Michael Jackson and Britney Spears pose together at the 2002 MTV Music Awards in New York. Michael Jackson and The Who's Pete Townshend at the 1984 BPI Awards. Jackson, seen here with director Brett Ratner and Susan DeLaurentis. James Brown and Michael Jackson pose backstage at the 3rd Annual BET Awards. Beyonce presents the humanitarian award to Michael Jackson at the 2003 Radio Music Awards. Michael Jackson and his kids wave to fans from the balcony of hotel Royal Monceau in Paris 1997. Jackson leaves the courthouse with his father, Joe Jackson, and his mother, Katherine Jackson, after his arraignment of molestation charges on April 30, 2004 in Santa Maria, California. Michael Jackson, 1958-2009