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The highs and lows of Michael Jackson's career

THE HIGHS

1969: The Jackson 5 break out. First release on Motown: "I Want You Back," soon hits No. 1. Jackson is 11.

1978: "Off the Wall." Disco classic sells 10 million copies with singles "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" and "Rock With You."

1982: "Thriller." Seven of nine tracks make the charts. Performs signature "moonwalk" for first time. Biggest selling album ever, with...

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