King of culture

What is a world without an Icon of culture? If in the West (america) every option to play black and white, beat it into a thriller and any opportunity to spin a mix of Michael Jackson has become the ritual de jour. Whether in a car radio of a sixteen year old or that of a 5O something the tribute rocks on. Was the death of John Lennon or Jimi Hendrix as global, permiating and resonating in the 70s or 80s? Did Warhol reach so many? This editor thinks not. Feel free to comment