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Prince stands on stage in a turquoise suit, holding a purple, symbol-shaped guitar above his head, during his Super Bowl XLI halftime performance.

Marlon Brando as Johnny in The Wild One leans against a motorcycle, wearing a leather jacket and cap, with a building and tree in the background.

Michael Jackson on stage wearing a shiny gold outfit, with a headset microphone, pointing dramatically to the side during his HIStory world tour concert.

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