Michael's journey to fame

In a 1972 file photo, Michael Jackson, at age 13 the youngest member of the singing group Jackson Five.

  • In a 1972 file photo, Michael Jackson, at age 13 the youngest member of the singing group Jackson Five, sings in the family's home in Encino, Calif.
    In a 1972 file photo, Michael Jackson, at age 13 the youngest member of the singing group Jackson Five, sings in the family's home in Encino, Calif.
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  • In a 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.
    In a 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.
  • In an Aug. 29, 1993, file photo, Michael Jackson performs during his <I>Dangerous</I> concert in National Stadium, Singapore.
    In an Aug. 29, 1993, file photo, Michael Jackson performs during his Dangerous concert in National Stadium, Singapore.
  • In a Dec. 1, 1984, file photo, Jackson is shown onstage at opening night of his Victory Tour at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
    In a Dec. 1, 1984, file photo, Jackson is shown onstage at opening night of his Victory Tour at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
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  • In this Jan. 31, 1993 file picture, Jackson performs during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena, Calif.
    In this Jan. 31, 1993 file picture, Jackson performs during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena, Calif.
  • Jackson is seen in file pictures, from top left, in 1971, 1977 and 1979 and, bottom left, in 1983, 1987 and 1990.
    Jackson is seen in file pictures, from top left, in 1971, 1977 and 1979 and, bottom left, in 1983, 1987 and 1990.