They were the world 

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Crowd controlMichael Jackson is lead through a crowd by police on a 1985 promotionial tour of Great Britain in London. 

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Gloved love In a newly released image, Michael Jackson is seen visiting burn victim Keith Perry in the burn center at Brotman Medical Center in Culver City, Calif., on Feb. 4, 1984 

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A scary day Michael Jackson, background, is seen with his hair on fire during a taping of a Pepsi TV commercial in Los Angeles on February 1984 as brother Jermaine Jackson, foreground, continues to perform, apparently unaware of the situation. 

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Role model During a May 1984 ceremony at the White House, Michael Jackson accepts a Presidential Award from President Reagan as first lady Nancy Reagan looks on. 

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Handfuls of glory With Quincy Jones at his side, Michael Jackson holds six of the eight awards he won for "Thriller" at the 1984 Grammy Awards. 

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Moment of stardom 

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Fright night 

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A mentor Michael and Diana hold their American Music Awards in L.A. 

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Wanna be startin' somethin'? 1981 the tour with the brothers 

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A wonderful WizA wonderful Wiz Michael Jackson at the opening of "The Wiz." 1978 

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Little boy Michael 

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All in the family LA 1970's Bob Hope TV special 

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Signs of success 1972 

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