Michael Jackson Through the Years

By PopEater Staff Posted Jan 11th 2010 11:19AM

It's only been a few short months since the world said goodbye to the legendary Michael Jackson, but the undisputed 'King of Pop' will be given a much-deserved lifetime achievement award at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards. As we celebrate his rich and colourful life and his monumental body of work -- an oeuvre that earned him the distinction of 'Most Successful Entertainer of All Time' in the Guinness Book of World Records -- take a look back at Jackson's journey from Gary, Indiana to worldwide superstardom.

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A Look at the King of Pop

Motown Records signed the Jackson 5 in the late '60s. Michael was the lead singer, backed up by his brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon.

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Michael Jackson Through the Years

Michael Jackson was rushed to the hospital on the afternoon of June 25 after suffering from cardiac arrest. According to reports, he has died at the age of 50. A Retrospective of His Life

Michael Jackson Through the Years

Known as the King of Pop, Jackson began his life as a child sensation who blossomed into one of the greatest pop stars of all time.

Michael Jackson Through the Years

Motown Records signed the Jackson 5 in the late '60s. Michael was the lead singer, backed up by his brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon.

Michael Jackson Through the Years

Michael then morphed into a highly successful recording artist, making his first solo album in 1972. It wasn't until 1979's 'Off the Wall' that he truly broke himself off from his brothers.

Michael Jackson Through the Years

Jackson appears in the 1982 music video for 'Thriller,' one of the best-selling albums of all time with at least 27 million copies sold worldwide.

Michael Jackson Through the Years

Over the course of his storied career, Jackson won 13 Grammy awards -- eight of them for 'Thriller' alone.

Michael Jackson Through the Years

His stage presence captured the hearts of millions -- including his signature "moonwalk" dance which he unveiled in 1983 while performing 'Billie Jean.' At 50 years old, he was attempting to make a comeback with several dates scheduled in London.

Michael Jackson Through the Years

Jackson's successes were also marred by personal strife and controversy. In later years, the singer was twice accused of molesting children. In the first, he settled out of court with the accuser, and in the second he was found not guilty.

Michael Jackson Through the Years

Jackson is seen being escorted into court in January of 2004 -- the second time he was charged with child molestation. The first, in 1993, resulted in a settlement reported to be worth about $23 million.

Michael Jackson Through the Years

Jackson is shown here in his 2003 mug shot where he was booked on child molestation charges. The singer was later acquitted.

Michael Jackson Through the Years

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Tuesday 19 January

By Tell It Like It Is

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DEAR MICHAEL
Not a single day passes without you being thought of. I love you, angel-face.

Saturday 23 January

By MJ forever

I am looking forward to the Grammy's. Michael will be honored, yet once again for his tallant, music, song writting and so very much more. Grab you 3-D glasses and kleenex. It has promised to be great! RIP Mj we love you more!

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