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Michael Jackson at 50: His Four-Decade Career in Photos

8/29/08, 4:06 pm EST

Photograph courtesy of Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archive

Michael Jackson turns 50 years old today. Jackson has spent most of those years under heavy scrutiny in one of the more intense public spotlights in music history. Click below for an in-depth gallery of Jackson images, including little or never seen early shots of Michael and his siblings care of the Getty-owned Michael Ochs archive. Plus check out classic Rolling Stone features on the King of Pop.

Michael Jackson at 50: A Look Back at the King of Pop’s Four-Decade Career

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Kymber | 8/30/2008, 8:28 am EST

Man, he’s 50, but his nose is only 25 years old!-LOL

THE CATERPILLERMAN | 8/31/2008, 3:54 pm EST

EYY HAVE MICHAEL JACKSON IN THE ANGELS IN WAITNG COLLECTION. MOST SEA HOPE ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE WILL GIVE IT A ROLL

MICHAEL JACKSON ANGEL STONE

Nana | 9/23/2008, 10:13 am EST

I fell in love with Michael Jackson 25 years ago. I was 16 at the time. I knew my chances of ever meeting him were one in a million but I have never stopped loving him. My heart aches at the pain he has gone through over the years but I still believe in his magic. Michael I believe you can still thrill the world the way you did 25 years ago. It ain’t over until its over! With Michael, I am confident its not yet over!

Endless Love | 9/23/2008, 10:23 am EST

Does Michael ever get to read this? If not, someone kindly convey this message to him. Michael you may not realise it, but the number of people who love you and look forward to your ‘return’ is greater than the sadists who sought to destroy you. We eargerly await your return. You are too big, too bright a star to hybernate forever. If you can’t do it for yourself and your children, do it for us!

MONICA | 12/9/2008, 6:50 am EST

MICHAEL I THINK YOU ARE THE MOST BEUATIFUL AND WONDERFUL MAN, THE WORLD EVET MEET… I HOPE YOU WILL RETURN, BELIEVE ME THE WORLD NEED YOU! I NEED YOU..I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU MJ, FOR THE ARTIST THAT YOU ARE AND FOR WHAT KIND OF MAGIC HUMAN YOU ARE,LOVE & ADMIRE YOU

Isrealine Yah | 12/22/2008, 10:46 pm EST

Michael
Your Soul is the light of the Universe. Let it shine. Resist
your advesaries, and let them flee.
I pray you thrive in Love, Life, Truth, Peace, Knowledge, Wisdom and Understanding. Of all your getting, get Understanding and forget it not!

stanley walker | 12/24/2008, 4:07 pm EST

michael i been a big fan if you all my life we need you to come to atlanta ga to bishop paul morton chruch change a generation so he can pray for you in show u what god can really do with love be bless luv u mj

stanley walker | 12/24/2008, 4:09 pm EST

michael i been a big fan of yours all my life we need you to come to atlanta ga to bishop paul morton chruch change a generation so he can pray for you in show u what god can really do with love be bless luv u mj

stanley walker | 12/24/2008, 4:37 pm EST

hey michael dont mean to bother u i pray that one day i no you very busy ican invite you to church at change a generation fullgospel batist church at 4185 snapfingers woods drive decatur,ga 30035 bishop paul s morton so he can pray with you in lay hands on you see you soon be bless we luv u my brother you are a angel from god

Anonymous | 12/27/2008, 1:29 pm EST

Michael i love u verry much plz call me 0785754946 we need to talk

sedinam | 2/1/2009, 1:41 pm EST

omg i luv u michael jackson you are the most generous celebS in the world you gave $300,000,000 to charity and people speak of you molesting children i think the little thirteen year old boy who was stupid enough to say you sexually abused him is sick,stupid and ill HIS MOTHER SENT HIM 2 DO THAT COS THEY WANTED YOUR MONEY.I thank all those good fans out there who have supported michael through his hard times,god bless u cos we all know he is innocent,LUVIN U 4 LIFE MICHAEL GOD BLESS U REMEMBER THE TRUTH THAT U WERE INNOCENT WILL COME OUT IN JESUS NAME XXXXXXXXXXXXXLUV U MICHAEL XXXX

sedinam | 2/1/2009, 1:49 pm EST

in fact i really dont under why u gt so much plastic surgery cos i thought u had a beautiful face i mean looking at you IN PICTURES made me feel proud,WHICH MAN HAD A FACE LIKE YOURS IF I WASNT BORN IN 1996,BUT IN 1960 I WOULD HAVE BEEN YOUR GIRL IN THRILLER NOT OLA RAY

The Dancer | 3/6/2009, 10:39 am EST

The people who criticise him don’t know him. Michael has inspired more people than anyone, ask Chris Brown ask LL cool J, ask Usher. Haters only try to write junk about Michael to make a name for themselves. TALENT ALWAYS WINS. YOU CAN’T TAKE IT AWAY. YOU ARE BORN WITH IT. ENOUGH SAID. I REST MY CASE.

ouwe gekke feestneus | 3/11/2009, 7:01 pm EST

He had so much plastic surgery for no reason at all! now he looks like plastic, like an old barbydoll

liya | 4/21/2009, 3:12 pm EST

he 50 and still the king of pop

j flanagan | 6/26/2009, 8:39 am EST

your music will always move me…enough though now i have ms but still danced today to you

Patricia O'Brien | 6/27/2009, 11:24 pm EST

He’s dead……………

cassis | 6/29/2009, 11:37 pm EST

Michael was great you rock

INGRID | 7/1/2009, 6:04 pm EST

LOVE YOU MICHAEL

INGRID | 7/1/2009, 6:04 pm EST

LOVE YOU MICHAEL

INGRID | 7/1/2009, 6:04 pm EST

LOVE YOU MICHAEL

scoop | 7/2/2009, 5:58 am EST

A micheal just want to say rest in peace man u expired me a whole in my lifetime its sad to c u go but I guest it was ur time no more stress man now u can rest

unknown | 7/3/2009, 9:53 pm EST

we miss u

Vivian | 7/4/2009, 9:51 am EST

MICHEAL JACKSON, the King of Pop and a Great Person;
But some of the people in this world were very evil toward him. Michael was a person who never knew how to LOVE HIMSELF, but was always giving LOVE to the ENTIRE WORLD!
REMEMBER THE TIME(S)
THE WILL OF GOD WILL NEVER LEAD YOU WHERE YOU. THE GRACE OF GOD CANNOT KEEP

petricia | 7/8/2009, 8:41 am EST

je bent een dome gans ‘
nu ben je dood maar dat is je eigen schuld

vic | 7/11/2009, 6:16 pm EST

wow this happend so sudden michael i hope your soul rests in peace. I send prayers to your family and especially your chidren.You were a good man and would forever live in all our hearts.Love you =)!!!

Patricia Cappetta | 7/12/2009, 1:16 pm EST

Michael was and still is a beautiful man inside and out with a heart and soul of gold. Every living soul on earth will remember the true KING, Michael Jackson! I love you Michael. Rest in Peace.

theangelwashere | 7/20/2009, 5:45 pm EST

Michael was a wonderful person inside and out. He was an inspiration to a lot of people including myself. There will never be another Michael Jackson. Michael was like an angel sent by god to teach us how to love. I hurt everyday because he is no longer here with us. I love you Michael R.I.P…

As for Joan Rivers and what she said about Michael. Just to let you know Joan Rivers Michael was never a child molester. You will eventually eat the words you said when your gandson encounters a real child molester it’s just a matter of time.

Marisca | 7/21/2009, 8:45 pm EST

May your soul rest in peace MJ.Those who criticize you is just jeaulios of you.God knows best.You inspired a lot of us,and we fell in love with you by the way you sang and the way you move.There would never be another MJ,and if they try they would like to be like you.Rest in
Piece

Syaiful R | 7/25/2009, 12:25 am EST

Slamat Jalan King of pop
Smga arwah kmu dtrima oleh Allahn diampunin dosa2 u??????????

I LOVE U SO MUCH KING OF POP

TAYLOR JOHNSON | 7/26/2009, 12:49 am EST

michael jackson i will never forget your beautifull face you are and always is the best. i love you always i hate people that make fun of you if they do i will track them down.

sweet cherry | 8/27/2009, 11:26 am EST

I love you Michael jACKSON. YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER! In will not be alone forever because you will be in are hearts. Ilove you.

sweet cherry | 8/27/2009, 11:26 am EST

I love you Michael jACKSON. YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER! In will not be alone forever because you will be in are hearts. Ilove you.

sweet cherry | 8/27/2009, 11:26 am EST

I love you Michael jACKSON. YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER! In will not be alone forever because you will be in are hearts. Ilove you.

ilovemichaeljacksonsomuch | 9/19/2009, 6:35 pm EST

i loved you michael and i still do.why did you have to leave us.you may be gone but you will remain in my heart forever.you were such a good man.i cant believe that people made fun of your plastic surgery if you wernt comfortable the way you were(even though you were gorgeus anyway)it was your decision.people were horrible making up stories but i bet they were just jealoues of your AMAZING talent.thank you so much michael for giving us your music,talent and your BIG,BIG heart.rest in peace.i love you.your music helped me get through the hard times in my life so thankyou so much.i love youxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Alison | 9/23/2009, 9:48 am EST

Michael did not have as much surgery as people think and anyhow he looked gorgeous no matter what.
He was always so good looking to me and besides his heart was far more beautiful than anything else.
Love you endlessley Michael xxx

yahaira gonzalez | 10/16/2009, 2:47 pm EST

Michael Jackson was awesome!!!

Celestino's Lover{Yahaira} | 10/16/2009, 2:49 pm EST

I love his song Billie Jean!!!

mz.onnapooh-ragsdale | 10/21/2009, 10:25 am EST

i love michael jackson through it all but he was really cute wen he was yunger

rachel | 11/8/2009, 9:47 am EST

i can’t beilive your gone you were the king of pop and always will be.you are sooooooo cute i love your songs billie jean,dity diana,thiller,black or white,abc,i’ll be there i love all your songs. rip i hope you are ok up in your new home.i miss you.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

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