Michael Jackson at C & P Foundation Angel Ball .

Michael Jackson Exclusive at Sonesta Hotel, Amsterdam for promotion.Exclusive. Jackson gave the photographer an extremely limp hand upon being introduced. Photo:Barry Schultz Sunshine International Photo Agency Holland 00 31 (0)36 536 00 36 (tel) info@sunshinephoto.nl www.sunshinephoto.nl

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US popstar Michael Jackson addresses a press conference at the O2 arena in London, on March 5, 2009. Pop megastar Michael Jackson announced Thursday he will play a series of comeback concerts in London in July, his first major shows for over a decade. Four years after his infamous child abuse trial, the 50-year-old eccentric singer confirmed he will play 10 gigs at the giant London O2 arena starting on July 8. AFP PHOTO/Carl de Souza

MICHAEL JACKSON was born in Gary, Indiana, the second-youngest brother of seven and the eighth of ten children of Joseph and Katherine Jackson. In 1966, after taking co-lead singing duties with brother Jermaine, the group's name was changed to THE JACKSON 5. The group played local clubs and bars, building up a following and eventually signing a contract with Motown Records in 1968. The group hit stardom, with their first four singles charting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Jackson also released and charted many solo hit singles as part of the Jackson 5 franchise, including the hits GOT TO BE THERE,BEN, and a remake of Bobby Day's ROCKIN' ROBIN. The group's sales declined after 1973, and the group chafed under Motown's strict refusal to allow the Jacksons creative control or input. In 1976, the group signed a new contract with CBS Records (first joining the Philadelphia International division and later moving over to Epic Records). Upon learning that the Jackson 5 had signed a contract with another label, Motown sued the group for breach of contract. As a result of the legal proceedings, which were complicated by the fact that Jermaine Jackson had just married the daughter of Motown president Berry Gordy, the Jacksons lost the rights to use the ?"Jackson 5' name and logo and also lost Jermaine, who wanted to stay in Motown. They changed their name to simply ?"The Jacksons,' featuring youngest brother Randy in Jermaine's place, and continued their successful career, touring internationally and releasing six albums between 1976 and 1984, with Jermaine eventually re-joining in 1983, making them a sextet. In 1978, Jackson starred as the scarecrow in THE WIZ with former-labelmate DIANA ROSS playing Dorothy.The musical film's songs were arranged by famed producer QUINCY JONES, who established a partnership with Jackson during the film's production and agreed to produce his first solo album in four years. Off the Wall, released in 1/0906260842

UNIMEDIA10007 - IMAGE 9991000708 - MICHAEL JACKSON was born in Gary, Indiana, the second-youngest brother of seven and the eighth of ten children of Joseph and Katherine Jackson. In 1966, after taking co-lead singing duties with brother Jermaine, the group's name was changed to THE JACKSON 5. The group played local clubs and bars, building up a following and eventually signing a contract with Motown Records in 1968. The group hit stardom, with their first four singles charting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Jackson also released and charted many solo hit singles as part of the Jackson 5 franchise, including the hits GOT TO BE THERE,BEN, and a remake of Bobby Day's ROCKIN' ROBIN. The group's sales declined after 1973, and the group chafed under Motown's strict refusal to allow the Jacksons creative control or input. In 1976, the group signed a new contract with CBS Records (first joining the Philadelphia International division and later moving over to Epic Records). Upon learning that the Jackson 5 had signed a contract with another label, Motown sued the group for breach of contract. As a result of the legal proceedings, which were complicated by the fact that Jermaine Jackson had just married the daughter of Motown president Berry Gordy, the Jacksons lost the rights to use the ?"Jackson 5' name and logo and also lost Jermaine, who wanted to stay in Motown. They changed their name to simply ?"The Jacksons,' featuring youngest brother Randy in Jermaine's place, and continued their successful career, touring internationally and releasing six albums between 1976 and 1984, with Jermaine eventually re-joining in 1983, making them a sextet. In 1978, Jackson starred as the scarecrow in THE WIZ with former-labelmate DIANA ROSS playing Dorothy.The musical film's songs were arranged by famed producer QUINCY JONES, who established a partnership with Jackson during the film's production and agreed to produce his first solo album in four years. Off the Wall, released in 1

UNIMEDIA10007 - IMAGE 9991000705 - MICHAEL JACKSON was born in Gary, Indiana, the second-youngest brother of seven and the eighth of ten children of Joseph and Katherine Jackson. In 1966, after taking co-lead singing duties with brother Jermaine, the group's name was changed to THE JACKSON 5. The group played local clubs and bars, building up a following and eventually signing a contract with Motown Records in 1968. The group hit stardom, with their first four singles charting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Jackson also released and charted many solo hit singles as part of the Jackson 5 franchise, including the hits GOT TO BE THERE,BEN, and a remake of Bobby Day's ROCKIN' ROBIN. The group's sales declined after 1973, and the group chafed under Motown's strict refusal to allow the Jacksons creative control or input. In 1976, the group signed a new contract with CBS Records (first joining the Philadelphia International division and later moving over to Epic Records). Upon learning that the Jackson 5 had signed a contract with another label, Motown sued the group for breach of contract. As a result of the legal proceedings, which were complicated by the fact that Jermaine Jackson had just married the daughter of Motown president Berry Gordy, the Jacksons lost the rights to use the ?"Jackson 5' name and logo and also lost Jermaine, who wanted to stay in Motown. They changed their name to simply ?"The Jacksons,' featuring youngest brother Randy in Jermaine's place, and continued their successful career, touring internationally and releasing six albums between 1976 and 1984, with Jermaine eventually re-joining in 1983, making them a sextet. In 1978, Jackson starred as the scarecrow in THE WIZ with former-labelmate DIANA ROSS playing Dorothy.The musical film's songs were arranged by famed producer QUINCY JONES, who established a partnership with Jackson during the film's production and agreed to produce his first solo album in four years. Off the Wall, released in 1

UNIMEDIA10007 - IMAGE 9991000711 - MICHAEL JACKSON was born in Gary, Indiana, the second-youngest brother of seven and the eighth of ten children of Joseph and Katherine Jackson. In 1966, after taking co-lead singing duties with brother Jermaine, the group's name was changed to THE JACKSON 5. The group played local clubs and bars, building up a following and eventually signing a contract with Motown Records in 1968. The group hit stardom, with their first four singles charting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Jackson also released and charted many solo hit singles as part of the Jackson 5 franchise, including the hits GOT TO BE THERE,BEN, and a remake of Bobby Day's ROCKIN' ROBIN. The group's sales declined after 1973, and the group chafed under Motown's strict refusal to allow the Jacksons creative control or input. In 1976, the group signed a new contract with CBS Records (first joining the Philadelphia International division and later moving over to Epic Records). Upon learning that the Jackson 5 had signed a contract with another label, Motown sued the group for breach of contract. As a result of the legal proceedings, which were complicated by the fact that Jermaine Jackson had just married the daughter of Motown president Berry Gordy, the Jacksons lost the rights to use the ?"Jackson 5' name and logo and also lost Jermaine, who wanted to stay in Motown. They changed their name to simply ?"The Jacksons,' featuring youngest brother Randy in Jermaine's place, and continued their successful career, touring internationally and releasing six albums between 1976 and 1984, with Jermaine eventually re-joining in 1983, making them a sextet. In 1978, Jackson starred as the scarecrow in THE WIZ with former-labelmate DIANA ROSS playing Dorothy.The musical film's songs were arranged by famed producer QUINCY JONES, who established a partnership with Jackson during the film's production and agreed to produce his first solo album in four years. Off the Wall, released in 1

(FILES) Pop star Michael Jackson leaves the Santa Barbara County courthouse 03 June, 2005, in Santa Maria, California. Pop megastar Michael Jackson will testify in person at London's High Court next week against allegations that he owes a Bahraini prince seven million dollars, his lawyer said Thursday November 20, 2008. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY/FILES

THRILLER (aka MAKING OF MICHAEL JACKSON'S THRILLER), Ola Ray, Michael Jackson, 1983,

Lisa Marie Presley and then-husband Michael Jackson, 1995 publicity photo for PRIMETIME LIVE

MAUCAULAY CULKIN and MICHAEL JACKSON, pose with Jake & Elwood from the 'Blues Brothers,' at Universal Studios, FL, 6/25/91.

BERLIN:U.S. pop star Michael Jackson carries an unidentified child, its head hidden by a towel, back inside after dangling the child over a balcony of t he Adlon Hotel i 462741

MAUCAULAY CULKIN and MICHAEL JACKSON, pose with 'Beetlejuice,' at Universal Studios, FL, 6/25/91.

The Jackson Five: Marlon Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, 1970s

PHOTO: AFP/EAST NEWS (FILES) US singer Michael Jackson performs during the Democratic National Committee (DNC) benefit concert, "A Night at the Apollo", at the world-famous Apollo Theater 24 April 2002 in New York. Reports out of Los Angeles, California on June 25, 2009 say that Jackson ,50, has been rushed to the UCLA hospital after reportedly going into cardiac arrest and that he has died. AFP PHOTO/TIMOTHY A. CLARY/ FILES

COREY THE CHIMP with pal MICHAEL JACKSON, Universal City Studios, Florida, 6/25/91.

Michael Jackson in the THRILLER music video, 1983

NDAL, WHERE THEY DISCUSSED HIM (JACKSON) DONATING THE PROCEEDS OF HIS UPCOMING CONCERTS FOR THE NELSON MANDELA'S CHILDREN FUND

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