It seems everytime we celebrate Michael Jackson’s birthday, a wave of nostalgia for his music takes over. It’s common knowledge that the late icon laid the blueprint for performing with his countless live performances. Although he unexpectedly died in 2009, we still have a rich catalog of his work to enjoy.
Flip the page to watch 12 of his best moments on stage.
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Jackson Five Medley- Motown 25 Medley
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“Billie Jean” on Motown 25 Special
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“Man In The Mirror/The Way You Make Me Feel” at 1988 Grammy Awards
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1993 Superbowl Halftime Show
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“Smooth Criminal” at Wembley Stadium (1988)
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Jackson Five Reunion at 2001 MSG Concert
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“I Want You Back” on The Ed Sullivan Show
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“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'”- 1997 Munich Concert
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Medley at 1995 VMA’s
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“Dangerous”-1993 American Music Awards
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“Remember The Time”- 1993 Soul Train Awards
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“Billie Jean” on the 1987 “Bad Tour”