http://www.life.com/images/logo.png http://www.life.com/image/first/in-gallery/29332/michael--elvis-eerie-parallels http://www.life.com/image/3298415 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.)]]> 3298415 Mon, 30 Oct 1972 03:00:00 EST 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.)]]> Doug McKenzie 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/3208053 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.)]]> 3208053 Mon, 01 Jan 1945 03:00:00 EWT 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.)]]> Hulton Archive 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/52590614 In 1969, Michael chats with the host of the variety show, where he memorably performed "Who's Lovin' You." ]]> 52590614 Sun, 14 Dec 1969 03:00:00 EST In 1969, Michael chats with the host of the variety show, where he memorably performed "Who's Lovin' You." ]]> CBS Photo Archive 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/53091500 In 1956, Elvis chats with the host of the variety show, where he memorably performed "Don't Be Cruel." ]]> 53091500 Sun, 28 Oct 1956 03:00:00 EST In 1956, Elvis chats with the host of the variety show, where he memorably performed "Don't Be Cruel." ]]> CBS Photo Archive 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/50787214 Excited fans of the King of Pop cheer his arrival in London, 1985. ]]> 50787214 Tue, 01 Jan 1985 03:00:00 EST Excited fans of the King of Pop cheer his arrival in London, 1985. ]]> Dave Hogan 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/50338550 Excited fans of the King scream during an appearance at the Florida Theatre, 1956. ]]> 50338550 Wed, 01 Aug 1956 03:00:00 EDT Excited fans of the King scream during an appearance at the Florida Theatre, 1956. ]]> Robert W. Kelley. 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/2031237 The King of Pop did the moonwalk. ]]> 2031237 Fri, 07 Sep 2001 03:00:00 EDT The King of Pop did the moonwalk. ]]> Frank Micelotta 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/53091838 Presley swiveled his hips.]]> 53091838 Sun, 28 Oct 1956 03:00:00 EST Presley swiveled his hips.]]> CBS Photo Archive 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/ugc1003192 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.]]> ugc1003192 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:01:40 EDT 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.]]> Harry Benson 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/ugc1003502 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. ]]> ugc1003502 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:25:55 EDT 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. ]]> 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/3229262 Presley and his bride Priscilla Beaulieu are pictured after their Las Vegas wedding, May 1, 1967. They divorced after six years of marriage.]]> 3229262 Mon, 01 May 1967 03:00:00 EDT Presley and his bride Priscilla Beaulieu are pictured after their Las Vegas wedding, May 1, 1967. They divorced after six years of marriage.]]> Keystone 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/51533361 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.]]> 51533361 Mon, 06 Jun 1994 03:00:00 EDT 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.]]> AFP 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/52027919 After Jackson's death, Lisa Marie Presley wrote on her blog that her ex-husband was obsessed with the idea that he'd die prematurely, just like her father did, and in the same way. "I sit here overwhelmed with sadness, reflection and confusion ... watching on the news almost play by play the exact scenario I saw happen on August 16, 1977 happening again right now with Michael (a sight I never wanted to see again), just as he predicted, I am truly, truly gutted," she wrote.]]> 52027919 Thu, 18 Jan 1996 03:00:00 EST After Jackson's death, Lisa Marie Presley wrote on her blog that her ex-husband was obsessed with the idea that he'd die prematurely, just like her father did, and in the same way. "I sit here overwhelmed with sadness, reflection and confusion ... watching on the news almost play by play the exact scenario I saw happen on August 16, 1977 happening again right now with Michael (a sight I never wanted to see again), just as he predicted, I am truly, truly gutted," she wrote.]]> KIM KULISH 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/50462407 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.]]> 50462407 Mon, 14 May 1984 03:00:00 EDT 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.]]> Jack Kightlinger 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/1445188 In 1970, Presley shakes hands with Richard M. Nixon, where they reportedly talked about their shared contempt for drugs.]]> 1445188 Mon, 21 Dec 1970 03:00:00 EST In 1970, Presley shakes hands with Richard M. Nixon, where they reportedly talked about their shared contempt for drugs.]]> National Archives 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/88696481 Michael Jackson, accompanied by beautiful date Brooke Shields, wears an ornate outfit and aviator-style glasses in 1984.]]> 88696481 Tue, 28 Feb 1984 03:00:00 EST Michael Jackson, accompanied by beautiful date Brooke Shields, wears an ornate outfit and aviator-style glasses in 1984.]]> Ron Galella 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/75521672 Elvis Presley, accompanied by beautiful date Linda Thompson, wears an ornate outfit and aviator-style glasses in 1976.]]> 75521672 Sun, 21 Mar 1976 03:00:00 EST Elvis Presley, accompanied by beautiful date Linda Thompson, wears an ornate outfit and aviator-style glasses in 1976.]]> Tom Wargacki 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/52089340 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.]]> 52089340 Wed, 17 Aug 1977 03:00:00 EDT 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.]]> Blank Archives 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/ugc1003492 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. ]]> ugc1003492 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:00:39 EDT 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. ]]> New York Post 2009 gettyImages.com