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Michael Jackson,1958-2009: A style retrospective

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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.
    • 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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  • Munkhzul's Avatar
    Posted by Munkhzul Sat Jul 4, 2009 12:38am PDT

    Ilike MJ YOU was rellyer king of pop

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  • NORA's Avatar
    Posted by NORA Mon Jul 6, 2009 1:41pm PDT

    SDS

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  • elensantua's Avatar
    Posted by elensantua Thu Jul 9, 2009 8:48am PDT

    Michael Jackson WE WILL TRULY MISS YOU.

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    Posted by elensantua Thu Jul 9, 2009 8:48am PDT

    Michael Jackson WE WILL TRULY MISS YOU.

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  • viona s's Avatar
    Posted by viona s Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:28am PDT

    MICHAEL JACKSON REALY I MIS YOU

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  • josh h's Avatar
    Posted by josh h Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:36am PDT

    mj was and will always be the most talented human being. its a shame what he went through as a child and how that affected him as an adult. but im one to look at the good over the bad.

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