Michael & Elvis: Eerie Parallels
Michael Jackson Shows Talent at an Early Age
In 1963, 5-year-old Michael performs in public for the first time, electrifying the audience at a Christmas recital. (Pictured: The Jackson 5 at the London Palladium in 1972.)
Elvis Presley Shows Talent at an Early Age
In 1945, 10-year-old Elvis performs in public for the first time, winning $5 for singing "Old Shep" in a talent show at the state fair. (Pictured: Elvis with his parents in 1944.)
Elvis Presley Drives Teenagers Wild
Excited fans of the King scream during an appearance at the Florida Theatre, 1956.
Michael Jackson's Signature Moves
The King of Pop did the moonwalk.
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.
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