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25 Ways the King of Pop Rocked Pop Culture

Michael Jackson Dies, But His Influence Lives On

— June 25, 2009 — Pop Culture
Minutes ago, news agencies reported that the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has died of cardiac arrest. Although the Gloved One is no longer with us, his influence on pop culture is undeniable.

From his early albums with the Jackson 5 to his knack for eccentric behavior and penchant for avant-garde fashion, Michael Jackson has held the public entranced throughout his life.

Click through the slideshow below to see how Michael Jackson has impacted popular culture, and how he’ll never be forgotten.
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User Generated Music Videos
User Generated Music Videos
Michael Jackson's Beat It Spoof
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Cancelled Auctions
Cancelled Auctions
Michael Jackson Wants His Costumes Back, Cancels Julien's Auction
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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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DIY Disco Instructions
DIY Disco Instructions
The Moonwalk Superstar
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Slavery Theme Parks
Slavery Theme Parks
Michael Jackson's Brother Launches Controversial Entertainment Venue
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Moonwalking Babies
Moonwalking Babies
Evian Shows Video of Little Kids with Michael Jackson Moves
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Reviving Retro, Gangster Style
Reviving Retro, Gangster Style
Michael Jackson's Comeback
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Zombie-Themed Casinos
Zombie-Themed Casinos
Michael Jackson Hopes Thriller Theme Will Help Revive Falling Fortune
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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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Pop Icon Liquidations
Pop Icon Liquidations
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, Sells Out At Auction
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Weird Celebrity Fixations
Weird Celebrity Fixations
50 Foot Tall Michael Jackson Robot (That Shoots Lasers)
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Michael Jackson Musicals
Michael Jackson Musicals
'Thriller-Live' Searches for Young Lookalike
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Pixelated Pop Legends
Pixelated Pop Legends
CLOT Creates Blurred Michael Jackson Apparel
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Iconic Pop Memorabilia Auctions
Iconic Pop Memorabilia Auctions
Michael Jackson Says Adios to “Billie Jean” Glove
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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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Illuminated Catwalk Sidewalks
Illuminated Catwalk Sidewalks
Enables LED Moonwalking, Michael Jackson Not Included
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Underground Dance Phenomenons
Underground Dance Phenomenons
Melbourne Shuffle is the New Moonwalk
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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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