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30 Postmortem Michael Jackson Tributes

From Worldwide Vigils to Online Dance Collaborations

— July 12, 2009 — Pop Culture
Since the King of Pop passed away at the end of June, the world has mourned his death with innumerable Michael Jackson tributes. Here, we've collected the most viral of these innovations.

From Michael Jackson tattoos to crowdsourced Moonwalk dances, these Michael Jackson tributes are a beautiful way to mourn the passing of an icon that many of us grew up listening to and loving.

Implications - When iconic people pass on, products that commemorate the star surface quickly. Companies produce the products to gain as much profit as possible on the icon's death. Ideas such as tattered memorial vests and Michael Jackson jewelry attract a target who wants the memory of the star to continue to live on.
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Presidential Consolation
Presidential Consolation
The White House Weighs in On Michael Jackson's Death
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Pop Star Evolution
Pop Star Evolution
Art Depicting the Ever-Changing Face of Michael Jackson
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Crowdsourced Dance Tributes
Crowdsourced Dance Tributes
‘Eternal Moonwalk' Honors Michael Jackson's Legacy
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Honoring Legendary Dances
Honoring Legendary Dances
Jamie Foxx's Moonwalk for Michael Jackson at the BET Awards
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25
Twitter Sing-Alongs
Twitter Sing-Alongs
‘Billie Tweets' is a Tribute to Michael Jackson
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Ceremonial Guerrilla Dance
Ceremonial Guerrilla Dance
Flash Mob Michael Jackson Tributes in Stockholm, Sweden
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23
Viral Tribute Remixes
Viral Tribute Remixes
Artists Memorialize Michael Jackson Through Song
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22
Tattered Memorial Vests
Tattered Memorial Vests
Worn Revolution Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson
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21
Resurrecting Songs
Resurrecting Songs
Erykah Badu and The Roots Remake Classic Michael Jackson Music
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20
Life-Saving Fashion
Life-Saving Fashion
Marc C. Michael Jackson Tee for Pan American Development Foundation
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Bizarre Pop Star Tributes
Bizarre Pop Star Tributes
Touchdown Dances & Butter Sculptures for Michael Jackson
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18
Homage Hotel Packages
Homage Hotel Packages
Hollywood Heights Hotel Celebrates Michael Jackson
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17
Taped Window Tributes
Taped Window Tributes
NY Buckler Store Celebrates Michael Jackson With Office Supplies
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Moonwalking Birds
Moonwalking Birds
TeeFury Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson
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15
Inmate Dance Tributes
Inmate Dance Tributes
Filipino Prisoners' Heartfelt Routine to Honor Michael Jackson
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14
King of Pop Logos
King of Pop Logos
Michael Jackson Gets Logofied for MTV Germany
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13
Sparkling Glove Creativity
Sparkling Glove Creativity
Michael Jackson Tribute Art Honors His Iconic Glitter Glove
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Text Tributes
Text Tributes
Artist Memorializes Michael Jackson Through Wordy Art
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11
Pop Icon Auctions
Pop Icon Auctions
Michael Jackson's Neverland Bumper Cars on eBay for $46K+
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10
Worldwide Vigils
Worldwide Vigils
Michael Jackson Fans Mourn the Passing of the King of Pop
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9
Artistic Icon Tributes
Artistic Icon Tributes
Fans Commemorate Michael Jackson's Life Through Art
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8
Commemorative Flash Mobs
Commemorative Flash Mobs
Michael Jackson Fans Gather in SF to Dance the Night Away
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7
Pop King Portraits
Pop King Portraits
10 Fan-Created Michael Jackson Paintings as Artistic Tributes
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6
Pop Icon Blocks
Pop Icon Blocks
Michael Jackson LEGO Immortalizes 'Smooth Criminal' Moonwalk
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5
Michael Jackson Jewelry
Michael Jackson Jewelry
The King of Pop Appears on Necklaces
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4
Moonwalking Toys
Moonwalking Toys
Michael Jackson Inspires Toys in His Memory
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3
Michael Jackson Street Art
Michael Jackson Street Art
Artsy Dedications to the King of Pop
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2
Postmortem Editorials
Postmortem Editorials
Bruce Weber Photo Shoot of Michael Jackson Resurfaces
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1
Michael Jackson Tattoos
Michael Jackson Tattoos
Fans Scramble to Honor the King of Pop With Permanent Ink
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