Who do you think had more of an impact on music? Michael Jackson hit out at The Beatles and Elvis Presley in a handwritten rant against racial inequality and how he used those injustices to fuel his rise.. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. That is the key factor in my mind. By far. Michael Jackson was more modern singer, and Elvis was more classical, because of the time when he lived. The music landscape has changed dramatically since 1977 when 12” vinyl albums reigned supreme. No matter what, MJ is dead. They don't know this documentary can hurt his innocent family too. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. It comes down to personal choice and for me it is Freddie Mercury and Queen in general as their songs strike a chord with me (excuse the pun) like no one other does and it feels like their songs were way ahead of time. Oasis 97-98. I can never think he was a pedophile just because of two guys' ridiculous words. Oasis 99-00. Beady Eye Tour 2011-14. Elvis Presley, because he brought an entire genre of music into mainstream for a national audience. BEGIN! Cookies help us deliver our Services. Soul music comes from the church. Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley are Forbes' top earning dead celebs Late King of Pop Michael Jackson has topped the Forbes list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities Of 2019. He was just so undeniably good at what he did and add to that a similar level of charisma that Elvis had and you have a massive success. Michael Jackson battledElvis Presley in Michael Jackson vs Elvis Presley. But you know, we shouldn't compare them, because Elvis has a different style, and Michael Jackson as well. L4e Forum. I Liked your hub on Michael Jackson vs Elvis Presley. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Personally, I think Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson have had more of an impact....but that's just me. Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, and Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, shared striking similarities during their lives. They had an effect on three completely different eras, had mostly different fanbases and all were massively influential. Jackson… Tonight a Michael Jackson album re entered the charts at no1 only 3 days after his death it took 3 weeks for Elvis to get back to no1 after his death. MJ - Videos were his thing and they didn't exist when Elvis performed so the outcome is debatable, but I must go with Elvis if the issue is who was the best entertainer by an overall definition of the term entertainer. I was 16 when Elvis Presley died....and living in Memphis Tenn. As hysterical as things were...I don't recall there being as much "hoopla" as there has been over Michael Jackson. Culturally speaking - Elvis followed closely by MJ Singer/writer - FM Performer - MJ All around good guy - Prince. Physical sales: In many respects it is difficult to compare the impact of Michael Jackson’s death with that of Elvis. Elvis' famous 1968 television special, "If I Can Dream." Gospel, in short, is the biggest critical artistic difference between Elvis and Jackson, who didn't have that kind of SOUL. Very true, My mother is currently 50, She had only had just enough time to experience the Michael Jackson era. [Michael Jackson:] Oooh, Elvis Presley as I live and breathe You stole rock and roll, gave us rockabilly cheese You dance like an epileptic: Nothing but left feet, I've seen it Every record you set, man, I beat it Here's a tip: Don't swallow a bucket of drugs For example they are suing for estate. Michael Jackson has topped the list of the highest paid dead celebrities for the sixth year in the row.. Dig Out Your Soul Tour 08-09. 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