One year after his untimely death , it 's clear that Jackson 's legacy lives on . Lady Gaga owes an enormous creative debt to him . It 's not surprising that she 'd boast : Like virtually every other singer of her generation , Gaga owes an enormous creative debt to Jackson . You 'd be hard - pressed to find a pop star who has n't been influenced by Jackson 's music .
One year after his untimely death , it 's clear that Jackson 's legacy lives on . Lady Gaga owes an enormous creative debt to him . You 'd be hard - pressed to find a pop star who has n't been influenced by Jackson 's music .