LOS ANGELES -- While millions remember Michael Jackson as an iconic entertainer, a Los Angeles photographer witnessed a different side of the King of Pop as his personal photographer for 30 years.
In an interview with ABC7's David Ono, Harrison Funk explained the complex personality that was Jackson and revealed his favorite photos of the icon.
Michael Jackson is levitated for relaxation courtesy of illusionist Franz Harary backstage before a Victory Tour show. (Harrison Funk/ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
Michael Jackson meets Kermit the Frog and Jim Henson backstage at Madison Square Garden during the 1984 Victory Tour. (Harrison Funk/ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
Michael and Jermaine Jackson apply their makeup before a Victory Tour performance. (Harrison Funk/ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor and Nelson Mandela are photographed in Los Angeles in 1993. (Harrison Funk/ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
Diana Ross joins Michael Jackson for a picture with Bubbles. (Harrison Funk/ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
Michael Jackson onstage during the 1984 Victory Tour. (Harrison Funk/ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
Michael Jackson performing 'The Way You Make Me Feel' during the BAD Tour, onstage at the Tokyo Dome in 1988. (Harrison Funk/ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
The Jacksons perform at Madison Square Garden in 1984. (Harrison Funk/ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
While in London, Michael Jackson attends an evening with Marcel Marceau at Sadler's Wells Theatre. (Harrison Funk/ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
Michael Jackson captivates an audience of more than 85,000 during his BAD Tour in 1988. (Harrison Funk/ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
Michael Jackson receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 20, 1984. (Harrison Funk/ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
Jessie Jackson meets with Michael Jackson in Kansas City in 1984. (Harrison Funk/ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
Michael Jackson performing onstage in Germany in 1988. (Harrison Funk/ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
Michael Jackson operates a video camera. (Harrison Funk/ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
Eddie Van Halen joins Michael Jackson onstage to perform a guitar solo to 'Beat It' during Jackson's Victory Tour show in Dallas. (Harrison Funk/ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
During a rain delay on the Victory Tour stop in Philadelphia, Michael Jackson shows his brother Marlon Jackson how he's going to snap his fingers, point, and stop the rain. (Harrison Funk/ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)