Two years ago today, Twitter and the social web was flooded with the sad and unexpected news that the King of Pop had passed.
Rather than dwell on his tabloid-saturated death, we prefer to remember Michael Jackson as the talented artist he was, through the voices and dance moves of his fans.
Take a tour through the video gallery below to see our top 10 Michael Jackson tributes, covers and dance routines from before and after his death, and let us know about any of your favorites that didn’t make the list in the comments below.
1. Thriller Record Breaker in Mexico
This video impresses due to its sheer scale. On what would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday, over 13,000 people reached a Guinness World Record for the biggest mass 'Thriller' dance.
2. Mini Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson's fans range from the very young...
3. Billie Jean Dancing Senior Citizens
...to the young at heart.
4. 'Thriller'... With LEGO
This pain-staking creation remakes the classic tune in LEGOs with 'shot for shot' editing. The camera quality may be a little off but you can't beat such dedication.
5. Michael Jackson Medley
Sam Tsui and Kurt Schneider's partnership produced this incredible medley which, at over 25 million views, has been watched more than some of Jackson's official videos.
6. Michael Jackson Dance Tribute in Stockholm
Swedes hit the streets to pay tribute to MJ with the 'BOUNCE' troupe's excellent flashmob dance.
7. Michael Jackson - Beat It
Pomplamoose's interpretation of 'Beat It' has racked up over six million views, making it one of the most popular cover versions.
8. Moonwalk: Michael Jackson's YouTube Legacy
Slate V's compilation of moonwalks pays tribute with a series of amateur videos. Some good, some bad, some pretty terrible, all go to show the lasting impact Jackson had on dance.
9. Dancing Inmate's Michael Jackson Tribute
Originally, a video of inmates dancing to 'Thriller' at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center went viral. Here, in a more sombre and moving production, they pay homage to Jackson. This was filmed just 10 hours after his death.
10. You Rock My World - Michael Jackson - A Cappella Multitrack Cover - JB Craipeau
This charming a cappella version of 'You Rock My World' was recorded 'as a tribute to the King of Pop.' We imagine that Jackson, who by all accounts adored his fans, would have liked it.
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