Since Michael Jackson's unexpected death on June 25, the pop music legend's 20-year-old music videos have shot to the top of the Internet's viral video charts. But what about the videos of people who are just pretending to be Michael Jackson? From tribute videos to puppet monkeys, TIME examines five of the best Jackson performances by people who are not, in fact, the King of Pop
The New York subway system is awash in street musicians, but few are quite as charming — or as popular — as this miniature Michael Jackson impersonator. He has the outfit down pat and he sticks with classics like "Beat It," the 1983 hit shown here. No word on how many dollar bills he collects in his hat after the show, but it better be more than the Naked Cowboy.
