Thanks to “Thriller,” Michael Jackson costumes have been a Halloween favorite for years. His untimely death, however, just moved the costume from parody to homage. This Halloween, you can expect a glut of glove-toting tributes — but that’s no reason to follow suit. Many other deceased musical icons deserve your hastily thrown-together attention. After the jump, our picks, from Biggie to Kurt, along with the essential-icon items that will make you sure to be recognized.
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Mike Edison has had the kind of life counter culture geeks salivate for: He dropped out of school to report on porn, music, drugs, and general debauchery from the point of view of an active participant. His credits as a gonzo provocateur include stints at Penthouse, SCREW magazine, Hustler, and High Times. Edison has also collaborated musically with Jon Spencer and GG Allin. He’s partied with everyone from Evil Knievel to Ozzy and even made an enemy of Hulk Hogan during his stint as a journalist covering professional wrestling. Read More »