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Rihanna, Zac Efron, And 7 Other Celebs Who Were Inspired By Elvis's Hair

The King left for the great big Heartbreak Hotel in the sky but his style lives on

Nearly 40 years ago, on August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley left us for that great big "Heartbreak Hotel" in the sky. And, in addition to leaving us with tons of great music, he left an indelible mark on fashion as well.

Writer Arthur van de Laak once wrote in Men’s Style Fashion: "As a fashion icon Elvis, of course, was the Lady Gaga of his day, wearing outlandish garb one day and seeing it become street fashion the next." Couldn't have said it better myself, Mr. van de Laak.

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Elvis in Jailhouse Rock

Elvis helped make denim jackets, flamboyant suits, and head-to-toe leather a part of street fashion. But Elvis wasn't Elvis without that signature jet-black pompadour, the hairstyle named for Madame de Pompadour, mistress of King Louis XV.

Nowadays, erry'body got a pompadour, including some of your favorite celebs. Take a look!

Lady Gaga

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Tony Bennett 90th Birthday Party

Here's the Artpop singer at buddy Tony Bennet's 90th birthday party. Wonder if Tony ever had a pomp.

Miley Cyrus

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Myspace Event Featuring Special Guests And NERVO, Clasixx Jaycheeoh - Arrivals

Here's Miley changing it up with a little Elvis style.

Bruno Mars

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54th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Arrivals

I mean, Elvis is clearly one of Bruno’s biggest inspirations.

Macklemore

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2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival - Night 2 - Backstage

One wonders if Macklemore has this hairstyle because it rhymes with his name.

David Beckham

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Olympics Day 12 - Beach Volleyball

David stars in a picture that makes my ovaries melt — ovaries that do not exist. #DAD

Zac Efron

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Here’s bae giving you a little "Today’s Heartthrob" and a little "Yesterday’s Heartthrob".

Zayn Malik

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'One Direction' Attend 'El Hormiguero' Tv Show

Complete with gold highlight.

Kelly Osbourne

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The 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Arrivals

Kelly has been sporting the pompadour for years, in a cool lavender.

Rihanna

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The 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards - Red Carpet

Queen of pompadours.

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