"diana ross has told me that people in show business can get hurt. i don't see how, to tell the truth. maybe one day i will, but i kinda doubt it"- michael jackson, 1970

michael jackson and his mom katherine, 2001

michael jackson photographed for the hello magazine, 1984

michael jackson in germany, 1997

michael jackson, 1983

michael jackson in dubai, 2005

michael jackson, 1971

michael jackson at the world music awards, 2006

michael jackson behind the scenes of thriller, 1983

michael jackson photographed by bobby holland, 1980

michael jackson photographed by jim mccrary, 1979

michael jackson photographed by bobby holland, 1980

michael jackson at james brown’s funeral, 2006

michael jackson at the world music awards, 2006

michael jackson in las vegas, 2008

michael jackson, 1978

michael jackson, 1977

michael jackson performing on the victory tour, 1984

michael jackson performing during the dangerous tour (1992-1993)

michael jackson photographed by annie leibovitz, 1989

michael jackson and his brothers photographed by michael ochs, 1972