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Monday, November 30, 2009

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Michael Jackson,1958-2009: A style retrospective

    • Michael Jackson started singing with the Jackson 5 when he was 5, their first album came out when he was 11.
    • His offbeat sartorial taste may have been formed in the '70s.
    • With Outfits like this...
    • But it was also amazing how cool he could look.
    • In 1979, he struck out on his own with Off the Wall.
    • His career, both musically and from a fashion standpoint, peaked in 1982: Thriller sold 26 million copies.
    • A lemony-yellow vest and bow tie was the chosen getup for the single, Human Nature.
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Michael Jackson started singing with the Jackson 5 when he was 5, their first album came out when he was 11.

Michael Jackson, singer, performer, eccentric, and American icon died in his Los Angeles home on Thursday after reportedly suffering from cardiac arrest. He was just 50 years old.  In recent years, many of us had a complicated relationship with Jackson, but none could deny his massive talent or the impact he had on the entertainment community, worldwide. He was a musical visionary, creative in every aspect of his life--including his clothes. His outlandish, unique sequined style has influenced decades of  designers, including many of the retro-'80s fashions we see on runways today. Despite the scandals of recent years, we honestly can't imagine our childhoods without him. Above, a style tribute to the King of Pop.


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  • Sakura's Avatar
    Posted by Sakura Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:19pm PDT

    May you rest in peace, Michael. Don't listen to those critics who hate you. You will always be the King of Pop and we'll never forget the music you have written to undo the burden within us. We'll continue to support you and your sister, Janet Jackson. For a fourteen year old, I might not know your sufferings, but I understand your pain of entering immortality.

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  • Jo's Avatar
    Posted by Jo Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:40pm PDT

    I would like for all of God's people to pray for the Jackson Family to get through this loss of a loved one. He had many God given talent. Thank you for the memories.-

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  • Cecelia's Avatar
    Posted by Cecelia Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:18am PDT

    we are no one to judge..celebrate his life and all the good he did while here on earth.

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  • itslilolme's Avatar
    Posted by itslilolme Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:13am PDT

    Crazy talented, amazing music, and a generational icon. But if he really did even half the things he was accused of, a very sick, troubled man who should have been in prison long ago.

    You can't judge what is going on in someone else's head or heart. I think prayers have been and still are in order for him and his family.

    Looking at it realistically, amazing musician and entertainer, but a very scary person.

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  • brittanyk's Avatar
    Posted by brittanyk Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:14am PDT

    I'm very sad about Michael. He was a great singer and dancer. At this time lets remember him for what he did that was good. Let him REST IN PEACE. He's dead and gone and people can only still think about the bad. None of us can say what he did. Only God and Michael know that now.

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  • *devotion72's Avatar
    Posted by *devotion72 Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:20am PDT

    gypsywomen45: I couldn't agree with you more!

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  • V-for-V-a-l-i-a-n-T™'s Avatar
    Posted by V-for-V-a-l-i-a-n-T™ Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:38am PDT

    Mike was the MAN!!

    and despite his off-stage antics, he will FOREVER live on in the hearts of fans!

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  • HawkeyeGirl's Avatar
    Posted by HawkeyeGirl Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:43am PDT

    None, I have the same feelings as you, and I think a lot of people are conflicted over this. Michael Jackson was obviously a brilliant performer, and I still love his music from the 80s. We'll never know for sure if he actually molested any children but even if he didn't, he clearly had inappropriate relationships with children. On the other side of THAT however, he also lived his childhood in the spotlight and was treated like a meal ticket by his parents. He clearly had a lot of personality problems and whatever he did or didn't do, I wish him peace in his eternal rest.

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  • Melissa's Avatar
    Posted by Melissa Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:55am PDT

    Living is a disease which sleep gives us relief every eight hours a day....Micheal Jackson is now sleeping forever....(RIP M.J.)

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  • Aj's Avatar
    Posted by Aj Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:02am PDT

    Media and finances killed MJ!!!

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