Monday, July 6, 2009

KING OF ROCK n ROLL & KING OF POP

Michael Jackson Shows Talent at an Early Age

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Elvis Presley Shows Talent at an Early Age

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Michael Jackson Makes a Splash on 'Ed Sullivan'

Michael Jackson Makes a Splash on 'Ed Sullivan'

In 1969, Michael chats with the host of the variety show, where he memorably performed "Who's Lovin' You."

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Dec 14, 1969




Elvis Presley Makes a Splash on 'Ed Sullivan'

Elvis Presley Makes a Splash on 'Ed Sullivan'

In 1956, Elvis chats with the host of the variety show, where he memorably performed "Don't Be Cruel."

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Oct 28, 1956




Michael Jackson Drives Teenagers Wild

Michael Jackson Drives Teenagers Wild

Excited fans of the King of Pop cheer his arrival in London, 1985.

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janv. 01, 1985




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Elvis Presley Drives Teenagers Wild

Elvis Presley Drives Teenagers Wild

Excited fans of the King scream during an appearance at the Florida Theatre, 1956.

Photo: Robert W. Kelley./Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

août 01, 1956





Michael Jackson's Signature Moves

Michael Jackson's Signature Moves

The King of Pop did the moonwalk.

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sept. 07, 2001




Elvis Presley's Signature Moves

Elvis Presley's Signature Moves

Presley swiveled his hips.

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oct. 28, 1956




Michael Jackson Had Neverland

Michael Jackson Had Neverland

Michael Jackson poses for the June 1993 cover of LIFE at his Neverland Ranch, where he kept several exotic pets, built a mini-amusement park, and hosted young guests.

Photo: Harry Benson

juin 25, 2009




Elvis Presley Had Graceland

Elvis Presley Had Graceland

A peek inside the "Jungle Room" of Graceland, where Elvis Presley kept countless novelty items, built ornate gates, and enjoyed fried peanut-butter- and-banana sandwiches.

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juin 26, 2009




Elvis Marries Priscilla

Elvis Marries Priscilla

Presley and his bride Priscilla Beaulieu are pictured after their Las Vegas wedding, May 1, 1967. They divorced after six years of marriage.

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mai 01, 1967




Michael Marries Lisa Marie

Michael Marries Lisa Marie

Jackson and his wife -- Elvis' daughter Lisa Marie Presley -- arrive at Budapest's airport in 1994. They divorced after less than two years of marriage.

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Haz 06, 1994




Michael Jackson Meets the President

Michael Jackson Meets the President

In 1984, Ronald Reagan presents Michael Jackson with a presidential commendation for using "Beat It" in a campaign against teen drunk driving. "Well, isn't this a thriller?" joked Reagan.

Photo: Jack Kightlinger/ Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

mai 14, 1984




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Elvis Presley Meets the President

Elvis Presley Meets the President

In 1970, Presley shakes hands with Richard M. Nixon, where they reportedly talked about their shared contempt for drugs.

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déc. 21, 1970




Michael Jackson Had a Sparkly Style

Michael Jackson Had a Sparkly Style

Michael Jackson, accompanied by beautiful date Brooke Shields, wears an ornate outfit and aviator-style glasses in 1984.

Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage

Åžub 28, 1984




Elvis Presley Had a Sparkly Style

Elvis Presley Had a Sparkly Style

Elvis Presley, accompanied by beautiful date Linda Thompson, wears an ornate outfit and aviator-style glasses in 1976.

Photo: Tom Wargacki/WireImage

mrt 21, 1976




The King of Rock and Roll Dies at a Young Age

The King of Rock and Roll Dies at a Young Age

A newspaper reports the Aug. 16, 1977, death of Elvis Presley, apparently of a heart attack brought on by years of painkiller abuse. He was 42.

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8 17, 1977




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The King of Pop Dies at a Young Age

The King of Pop Dies at a Young Age

A newspaper reports the June 25, 2009, death of Michael Jackson, apparently of cardiac arrest that may have been brought on by painkillers. He was 50.

Photo: New York Post