Michael Jackson's life in photos

• The life of Michael Jackson in Pictures

Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 in the town of Gary, Indiana in a big family, where, in addition he had nine brothers and sisters. His father organized the "Jackson 5" family group, which brought the first success of a future legend. Michael was only 12 years old. Subsequently, he became one of the most commercially successful solo artists in the music industry, the singer won worldwide recognition and the title of "King of Pop". During his long musical career, Michael Jackson has received 19 awards Grammy, 13 time, he was raised with his singles in the first line of the US sales charts. His name is listed twice in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: as a solo artist and member of the Jackson 5.

"King of Pop" Michael Jackson died at the university hospital of California of a heart attack Thursday, June 25. The famous artist was 50 years old. On the scheduled mid-July launch ambitious series of concerts of the singer.

This image of 12-year-old Michael Jackson was made back in 1971, but even then his career was already on the rise. Berry Gordy signed "Jackson Five" with a recording studio "Motown Records" in 1968, Michael and his brothers were on the top of the charts with the songs "ABC" and "I'll Be There.". (Henry Diltz / Corbis)

Michael Jackson (left) and the other five brothers from Indiana, participants "Jackson Five" group 1972godu. (Frank Barratt / Getty Images file)

"Jackson Five" appear on the TV show Bob Hope. Michael went on to perform with his brothers, but his solo career was already on the rise when he came in 1971 with the song "Got to Be There" (Neal Preston / Corbis)

Michael Jackson at the premiere of the musical "The Wiz". This musical, which appeared on the screens in 1978, was the first work of pop stars, created in collaboration with the famous producer Quincy Jones. Subsequently, he also served as producer of the famous Jackson albums like "Off the Wall" and "Thriller". The musical "The Wiz" with Jackson participated Diana Ross, a friend and mentor of Jackson, which presented five Jacksons public in 1968. (Bettmann / Corbis)

Michael Jackson performs during a tour with his brothers in 1981. During this tour, Michael began writing down ideas for his solo project, which later became the biggest selling album in the world. (Susan Phillips / Corbis)

Michael Jackson and Diana Ross during the American Music Awards ceremony (American Music Award) in Los Angeles. Jackson received the award for best soul album and Ross - as the best soul singer. (Juynh / AP)

Jackson with a group of dancers on the video shoot for the song "Thriller" in 1983. "Thriller" has revolutionized the music industry. Thanks to this video zombie general public learned of the channel MTV and music videos have become an independent artistic genre. The album sold 25 million in the US alone. (Corbis / Sygma)

Michael Jackson for the first time shows his famous "moonwalk" during the song "Billie Jean". This dance movement, which later became the hallmark of the singer stunned viewers and Michael was crowned the title of "King of Pop" (Bettmann / Corbis)

Sealed in this picture next to his producer Quincy Johnson, Michael Jackson holds 6 of 8 Grammy Awards, he received in 1984 for the album "Thriller". Suit, embroidered with sequins, and big sunglasses have become the hallmark of Jackson. (AP)

May 1984, Jackson receives the award from US President Ronald Reagan in the White House. Jackson was honored as a model for American youth, and his hit "Beat It" became the anthem of the company to combat drunk driving. (Bettmann / Corbis)

Michael Jackson (in the background) during the filming of advertising "Pepsi", when his hair caught fire, and his brother Jerman (foreground) continues to act, not knowing what was going on. (AP)

A policeman conducts Michael through the crowd during his tour in London in 1985. (Dave Hogan / Getty Images)

Pop stars and film together sing a song "We Are the World", to draw the world's attention on the famine in Ethiopia. Michael Jackson in the center. Also with him were Stevie Wonder, Lionel Ritchie, Diana Ross, Elizabeth Taylor, and many others. Jackson's sister - Janet, in the lower right corner of the photo. (Bettmann / Corbis)

Guitarist Eddie Van Halen guitar solo performed during the Michael Jackson concert in Irving, Texas. This immortal guitar riff was written specifically for guitarist Michael "Beat It" song, which is not happy teammate Van Halen, David Lee Roth, but the rest were delighted with the songs. (Carlos Osorio / AP)

Michael Jackson and his dancers during the tour of promotion of the album "Bad" in Tokyo in 1987. A year earlier, Jackson starred in the 3D science fiction musical film "Captain EO" (Captain EO), one of the most expensive and short films. Jackson gradually became the object of increasing criticism as his albums and videos grew more expensive, but got less and less. His next album "Dangerous" was released only in 1991. (Neal Preston / Corbis)

Michael Jackson and Oprah Winfrey on the set in January 1993. This year, for the first time Jackson was accused of sexually assaulting a minor, in the hour and a half, and Oprah, he turned to the victim. Subsequently, charges against Jackson were dropped, but he reportedly paid $ 25 million to settle the case. (Neal Preston / Corbis)

Michael Jackson performs in front of 30,000 children at the concert "Super Bowl Half-Time Show" January 31, 1993. Despite the allegations the singer address, he was still on top of musical Olympus, releasing hits such as "Black or White", "Remember the Time", and his album "Dangerous" went multi-platinum. (Ralf-Finn Hestoft / Corbis)

Michael Jackson and French mime Marcel Marceau in the Theater "Bacon" in New York on 4 December 1995. Michael's face is completely changed by plastic surgeons. (Bob Strong / AFP - Getty Images)

Michael Jackson and his then-wife Lisa Marie Presley at the ranch "Neverland" in preparation for the "Children's World Summit" in April 1995. Presley filed for divorce less than a year after the marriage, thereby causing a lot of gossip about what exactly was the cause of this marriage, because marriage to Lisa Marie constantly received exclusive gifts for the soul. (Steve Starr / Corbis)

Michael Jackson performs at the stadium Ericsson in Auckland, New Zealand, in November 1996, during his world tour "HIStory". (Phil Walter / Getty Images)

A few months after his divorce from Lisa Marie Presley, Jackson marries Debbie Rowe November 13, 1996 in Sydney, Australia. His new wife was pregnant. Jackson and Rowe divorced after 3 years, and Debbie gave parental rights to Jackson. (Reuters / Corbis)

Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson arriving at the concert in honor of the 30th anniversary of the artistic career of Jackson September 7, 2001. The stars were old friends, and Taylor became the godmother of two of Jackson's children. (Jeff Christensen / Reuters / Corbis)

Michael Jackson testifying at the hearing November 13, 2002 in Santa Maria, California. The California Supreme Court ruled charges in Jackson address about canceling their concerts, which cost the promoters of several million dollars. (- / AFP - Getty Images)

Michael Jackson poses for photographers during the presentation of his album "Invincible" in Times Square in New York in November 2001 year. The new album, which was released on October 30 of that year, was the most expensive ever recorded albums and was received by the critics and the fans better than the album "HIStory" in 1995. (Brad Rickerby / Reuters / Corbis)

Jackson holds his son Prince Michael II of, Serving towel, standing on the balcony of a Berlin hotel November 19, 2002. Jackson later called the incident "a terrible mistake", but this photo has shocked even the most devoted fans of the singer. His reputation irreversible damage was done. (Tobias Schwarz / Reuters)

Photo taken in Jackson County police station Santa Barbara November 30, 2003. In 2003, Jackson documentary acknowledged that the boys slept in his bed. Soon, the prosecutor started checking accused Jackson of child molestation. In November, the police came to the ranch "Neverland" for a search, and a few days later, Jackson was arrested. (Santa Barbara County Sheriff's D / Reuters)

Michael (center) and his sister Latoya (left) and Janet during a break at the hearing in Santa Maria August 16, 2004. (Pool / Reuters)

Michael Jackson in pajama bottoms are accompanied by bodyguards at the Court meeting of 10 March 2005 on charges of molesting minors since 2003. Jackson appeared in court after Judge Rodney Melville threatened to cancel his bail. (Kimberly White / pool via Reuters)

Jackson singing along with their young fans during the awards World Music Awards in London November 16, 2006. (Graham Jepson / WireImage)

Michael Jackson received a written commendation from Colonel Robert M Valtmeera, garrison commander Zama in Japan March 10, 2007. Michael greeted thousands of US troops and their families. (U.S. Army via Getty Images)

Michael with his children Prince and Paris go through the parking lot a recording studio in Los Angeles in March 2009. Singer spotted entering the studio in the cold, rainy day. In the studio, he spent more than 2 hours with a large number of personnel, allegedly recording video. (Splash News / Splash News)

Fans watching the broadcast of the singer's press conference at the O2 Arena in London on March 5, 2009. In a press release megastar announced its intention to hold a series of concerts in London in July, which would become his most significant performances of the last decade. (Ben Stansall / AFP / Getty Images)