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29 Vogue & Rogue Innovations Inspired by Michael Jackson

— December 22, 2008 — Pop Culture
With Michael Jackson’s health in critical condition, it’s time to send positive vibes his way by taking a look at the influence the King of Pop has had on music, fashion and culture. You may or may not love Michael Jackson’s choices, but you cannot deny that the man has been a strong influence on pop culture.

Michael Jackson’s reign began in the early 1980s, when he was the first African-American entertainer to attract a wide crossover following on MTV with his singles “Beat It,” “Billie Jean” and “Thriller.” Some argue that these songs moved the music video into an art form.

Michael Jackson later became a surreal character by choosing a reclusive lifestyle and undergoing a number of operations to totally reconfigure his facial features.

Explore some of the other ways Michael Jackson has influenced pop culture below.
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User Generated Music Videos
User Generated Music Videos
Michael Jackson's Beat It Spoof
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Viral Retro Remixing
Viral Retro Remixing
15 Michael Jackson "Thriller" Remakes
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Unauthorized Celebrity Auctions
Unauthorized Celebrity Auctions
Michael Jackson Upset to See 1,100 Items Up For Grabs
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Olympic Masks
Olympic Masks
US Cycling Team Prepared for Beijing Smog
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Reviving Retro, Gangster Style
Reviving Retro, Gangster Style
Michael Jackson's Comeback
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Celebrity Fashion Lines
Celebrity Fashion Lines
Michael Jackson x Christian Audigier Collection
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Michael Jackson Balcony Drop Action Figure
Michael Jackson Balcony Drop Action Figure
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Celebrity Action Figures
Celebrity Action Figures
A Look Back: The Cheesy Michael Jackson Doll
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Weird Celebrity Fixations
Weird Celebrity Fixations
50 Foot Tall Michael Jackson Robot (That Shoots Lasers)
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Dancers Are The New Rockstars
Dancers Are The New Rockstars
Bellydance Superstars
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Siamese Fashion Twins
Siamese Fashion Twins
Terrifying Catwalk Masks
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Iconic Pop Memorabilia Auctions
Iconic Pop Memorabilia Auctions
Michael Jackson Says Adios to “Billie Jean” Glove
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Career Revivals Through Dance
Career Revivals Through Dance
Season 7 "Dancing With The Stars" Cast
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Pop Culture Masquerade Gear
Pop Culture Masquerade Gear
Half-Masks of Famous Faces
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Plastic Surgery for Puppies
Plastic Surgery for Puppies
World's First Dog Face Transplant Performed
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Zorro Masks and Saris
Zorro Masks and Saris
Michael Jackson As Mikaeel, The Masked Hero
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Dancing Inmates
Dancing Inmates
1,500 Filipino Prisoners Re-enact Michael Jackson's "Thriller"
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Personal Branding Changes
Personal Branding Changes
Michael Jackson Converts to Islam, Changes Name to Mikaeel
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Gorilla Masked Models
Gorilla Masked Models
The Bronx Zoo Drawing Classes
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Illuminated Catwalk Sidewalks
Illuminated Catwalk Sidewalks
Enables LED Moonwalking, Michael Jackson Not Included
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Bank Robber Fashion
Bank Robber Fashion
The Mask as Accessory
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Movie Star Meets Superstar Dancer
Movie Star Meets Superstar Dancer
Schiffer & Bolle for Salvatore Ferragamo
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Cross-Dressing Masked Wrestlers
Cross-Dressing Masked Wrestlers
Mexico's 'Lucha Libre' Troupe
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Animal Masks
Animal Masks
Putting the Fun in Sterile Masks
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Incognito Fashion Shows
Incognito Fashion Shows
Martin Margiela's Masked Models
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Exotic Masked Models
Exotic Masked Models
‘Beauty' Editorial by Vogue Italia
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Michael Jackson Dance Moves
Michael Jackson Dance Moves
Gisele Bundchen Brings Back Crotch-Grabbing in Photo Magazine
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Reverse Digital Surgery
Reverse Digital Surgery
Michael Jackson at 50 (Without Surgery)
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Surrealist Masks
Surrealist Masks
Creepy Wearable Sculptures
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