Jackson, at age 12, sings at his home in Encino, Calif. Photo by APMichael Jackson in the "Thriller" music video. Since its release in 1982, 70 million copies of the album have been sold.
Jackson performs at Madison Square Garden in 1984 in one of his trademark glittery ensembles. Photo by Robert Deutsch, USA TODAYHe followed 'Thriller' up five years later with the album 'Bad.' Jackson performs in support of the album before a sold-out crowd at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Photo by Alan Greth, AP
Jackson performs during halftime at the 1993 Super Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Photo by Rusty Kennedy, AP