Michael's memorable performances

From premiering the 'Moonwalk' to jamming with 'Slash', take a look at the legendary artist Michael Jackson's must-see performances. Beat it! : US pop artist Michael Jakson leaving his audience wonder struck at Stade Gerland in Lyon, France.  (AFP)

Rage the stage : Michael Jackson storms the stage with Britney Spears during his 30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo...  (REUTERS)

Thriller : Pop icon Michael Jackson performs at the National Stadium in Singapore. Jackson performed before a crowd of 50,000. (REUTERS/Luke Frazz)

Crowd Puller : Michael Jackson, the phenomenon, being greeted at the Capital Center in Landover, Maryland where he rocked the night away. (AFP/Luke Frazz)

For the music buffs : Superstar Michael Jackson sings his opening number "Startin' something" to woo the crowd during his first concert in Japan held at Korakuen stadium. About 38,000 Japanese fans were left enchanted by his performance.  (AFP/Kazuhiro Nogi)

The pied piper : Michael Jackson gives a performance with 3,000 children during the 1993 Super Bowl XXVII halftime show in Pasadena. (REUTERS)

The magnetic icon: Michael Jackson performs at the 1988 Grammy Awards ceremony in New York. His moves and thrusts at the show later became legendary. (Getty images)

In his world: Michael Jackson sings amidst screaming fans during the opening concert of the Asian leg of his "Dangerous" world tour. (AFP)

Rythmic beats: Both are sensational and legends in their own right. Michael Jackson (R) and guitarist Slash of Guns and Roses' drawing up the crowd with the opening number at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards. (AFP)

Family act: A young Michael Jackson (centre), part of the Jackson Five band, giving an incredible live performance with his brothers in London. (AFP)