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So far MJ is in the lead but Elvis is quickly closing on. It was 70% for MJ yesterday, now it's only 55%, so vote!
Who do you think is better - Michael Jackson or Elvis Presley
Arguably, they are two best and most influential solo male performers of all-time who dominated in their own eras. Two of them are also most selling artist after The Beatles. Saddest thing is that both of these geniuses left this world too early, but they sure made their impact on world and music industry while influencing most of today popular singers.
So who is your favorite? Let's dissect their similarities, differences and advantages. And, be sure to vote and leave a comment on your favorite one.
Similarities
- 1 Both of them grew up in very poor conditions.
- 2 Presley and Jackson are both well remembered for their eccentric costumes and recognizable dance moves.
- 3 Elvis Presley was known for his estate called Graceland, while Michael Jackson had his Neverland ranch.
- 4 Both of the musicians had Lisa Marie Presley playing important part of their lives. Elvis was father of hers, while MJ was married to her.
- 5 Elvis Presley was called the "King of Rock 'n Roll", while MJ was called the ''King Of Pop''.
- 6 At the end of their lives, both musicians lives were somehow depressing and sad to watch, while they struggled with their vices.
- 7 Both of them died young and somehow unexpectedly. Elvis died at age of 42 and Michael at 50.
Michael Jackson Advantages- 1 Michael obviously had better dance skills and overall was a better entertainer
- 2 MJ albums averagely sold far better than Elvis's considering Michael had far less albums
- 3 Michael Jackson wrote many of his own songs, unlike Elvis who wasn't really known for his songwriting skills
- 4 Jackson revolutionised music videos after making of Thriller, and broke many racial barriers being the first black artist featured on MTV
- 5 Michael Jackson was awarded Artist of the Century Award by AMA
Elvis Presley Advantages- 1 Elvis Presley completely changed rock and roll and majorly influenced leading rock artists like Beatles
- 2 Elvis Presley played acoustic guitar, and sometimes piano on his concerts, unlike Michael Jackson who never played instruments on his concerts
- 3 Elvis sold about 50 - 100 million albums more than Michael Jackson
- 4 Whole Las Vegas could rename itself to Elvis Presley City, because all Las Vegas is filled with Elvis impersonators, and whole city makes a lot of references to The King.
- 5 Each year Graceland (Elvis's property) is being visited by approximately 600 000 visitors making it second only to the White House in terms of famous American homes
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