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The Career of Michael Jackson, King of Pop

A glimpse into Michael Jackson's more than 40-year career, from the height of musical stardom to his bizarre personal life and sex scandal.

Sept. 14, 1987

Jackson performs on stage during his "Bad" world tour in Tokyo, Japan.

Dave Hogan-Getty Images

June 1, 2005

Michael Jackson departs the Santa Barbara County courthouse after hearing jury instructions in Santa Maria, Calif.

Carlo Allegri-Getty Images

Jan. 30, 1981

Michael Jackson and Diana Ross hold their American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Jackson won for favorite soul album, and Ross won for favorite female soul vocalist.

Feb. 28, 1984

Micheal Jackson and actress Brooke Shields arrive at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles where Jackson was expected to run away with a major part of the Grammy awards.

Bertrand Guay-AFP/Getty Images

Michael Jackson, in a scene from his "Thriller" video.

file photo

Sept. 15, 1972

The Jackson 5, from left, Tito, Marlon, Michael, Jackie and Jermaine, perform during the "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour."

Aug. 14, 1988

Jackson performs with Sammy Davis, Jr. in Monaco.

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The cover of the 25th Anniversary re-release of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album.

Sony-BMG

July 7, 1984

Michael Jackson wears a white glove during his performance kicking off the "Victory Tour" at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

Cliff Schiappa-AP

March 5, 1992

Michael Jackson and Jackie Jackson, daughter of Reverand Jesse Jackson, hold on to the National Association of Black-Owned Broadcasters lifetime achievement award he received in Washington, D.C.

Vince Bucci-AFP/Getty Images

Jan. 31, 1993

Michael Jackson performs during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena, Calif.

Rusty Kennedy-AP

Sept. 9, 1994

Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley stare into each others eyes at the 11th Annual MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The couple received a standing ovation from the crowd.

Mark Cardwell-Reuters

Feb. 10, 1996

Fans reach out to touch Jackson during the filming of his video "They Don't Care About Us" in Salvador, Brazil.

Antonio Scorza-AFP/Getty Images

Nov. 20, 2003

Jackson is pictured in his Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department booking mug. Jackson's music career was often overshadowed by his bizarre lifestyle and sex scandals.

Ho-Reuters

May 8, 1996

Michael Jackson thanks fans with a kiss after he performed "Earth Song" during the World Music Awards ceremony in 1996 at the Monte Carlo Sporting Club.

Eric Gaillard-Reuters

Feb. 16, 1998

Actress Elizabeth Taylor arrives with Michael Jackson for her birthday celebration in 1998 at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles.

Chris Pizzello-AP

Sept. 4, 1999

Former South African president Nelson Mandela congratulates Jackson, who was given a lifetime achievement award, during the Kora All Africa Music Awards in Sun City, South Africa, in 1999.

Adil Bradlow-AFP/Getty Images

June 27, 1999

Jackson dances at Munich's Olympic stadium.

Michael Dalder-Reuters

Jan. 16, 2004

Michael Jackson, his lawyer Mark Geragos and his sister, singer Janet Jackson arrive for the pop star's arraignment on child molestation charges at the courthouse in Santa Maria, Calif., in 2004.

Hector Mata-AFP/Getty Images

June 26, 2009

Fans light candles in front of old pictures of Jackson at the U.S. embassy in Bucharest, Romania.

Radu Sigheti-Reuters

March 8, 2007

Jackson waves to fans as he leaves an event.

Kiyoshi Ota-Reuters

April 24, 2002

Michael Jackson performs at the 2002 Democratic National Committee benefit concert, "A Night at the Apollo," inside the world-famous Apollo Theater in New York.

Timothy A. Clary-AFP/Getty Images

March 19, 1996

Michael Jackson waves to photographers during a press conference in Paris.

Vincent Amalvy-AFP/Getty Images

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A glimpse into Michael Jackson's more than 40-year career, from the height of musical stardom to his bizarre personal life and sex scandal.

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