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Michael Jackson: King of pop
Michael Jackson transitioned from a child star, performing with his siblings in The Jackson Five, to become a successful solo artist, redefining pop music. We commemorate the one year anniversary of his tragic death by looking back at his career.
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Michael Jackson, from his days as part of The Jackson 5, poses for the camera in this undated handout photo.Credit:Reuters
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King of Pop ... Michael Jackson in a publicity shot for Billie Jean and then in 2006.Credit:
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Michael Jackson, from his days as part of The Jackson 5, smiles in this undated handout photo.Credit:Reuters
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Michael Jackson in 1974, aged 14.Credit:
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Michael Jackson, from his days as part of The Jackson 5, poses for the camera in this undated handout photo.Credit:Reuters
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In this undated file photo, the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, front right, Marlon Jackson, front left, Tito Jackson, back left, Jackie Jackson and Jermaine, back right, are shown in Los Angeles.Credit:AP
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Michael Jackson, from his days as part of The Jackson 5, poses for the camera in this undated handout photo.Credit:Reuters
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In this Sept. 15, 1972 file photo, The Jackson 5, from left, Tito, Marlon, Michael, Jackie and Jermaine perform during the "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" in Los Angeles.Credit:AP
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Michael Jackson and guitarist Dave Navaro perform during the Democratic National Committee benefit concert, "A Night at the Apollo", at the world-famous Apollo Theater 24 April 2002 in New York.Credit:AFP
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Michael Jackson poses with the other members of the Jackson 5, Tito, Randy, Jackie, Marlon, in this undated handout photo.Credit:Reuters
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In his younger days ... Michael Jackson.Credit:
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August 29, 1993 photos show Michael Jackson performing the first of two concerts at the National Stadium in Singapore, marking his 35th birthday.Credit:AFP
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Michael Jackson speaks to the media in New York in 1988 after being nominated for four Grammy awards.Credit:
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In this Jan. 30, 1981 picture, Michael Jackson and Diana Ross hold their American Music Awards in Los Angeles.Credit:AP
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Child star ... Michael Jackson on the cover of Ben.Credit:
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In this Dec. 1, 1984 photo, Michael Jackson is shown onstage at opening night of his Victory Tour at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.Credit:AP
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Michael Jackson arriving at Sydney Airport in 1987.Credit:
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In this Oct. 4, 1977 photo, Diana Ross, as Dorothy, Michael Jackson, right, as Scarecrow, and Nipsey Russell as Tinman perform during filming of the musical "The Wiz" in New York.Credit:AP
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Star down under ... Michael Jackson meets Expo OZ at Brisbane Airport in 1987.Credit:Brett Faulkner
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Stage presence ... Michael Jackson at two different performances in 1985.Credit: