The King of Pop Michael Jackson, who begins his This is It concert run at the O2 arena in London apparently thinks he is bigger than the Beatles and Elvis. I am told that the alleged King of (kiddie) Poop will perform one song (I wasn’t told which one) that will compare his achievements with Elvis and the Beatles and will show how Michael is on top. The performance allegedly ends with the statement “King of Rock, Pop, and Soul” flashing on the screen.
If all this is true, Michael Jackson is even more of a joke than people ever though he was. Not only did he weasel his way out of two child molestation cases, but his comebacks have been laughable. Back in 1995, Michael Jackson began a Nazi like campaign complete with statues of himself that sailed all over the world. His attempts to top the charts failed miserably, although he was able to get a number one single – You Are Not Alone – by deep discounting the single to ninety-nince cents, one third the cost of regular singles.
In 2001, Michael held a concert dedication to himself at Madison Square Garden in New York City, complete with several special guests to boost his credibility. The television ratings for the concert were very high, but the reviews were brutal. His album Invincible, released around the same time, was an international bomb.
If Michael Jackson is the “musical genius” he and his fans claim he is, then why can’t he just sit down, write his own songs (without relying on several hip producers), play his own instruments, and launch an album without the desperate amount of self-produced hype he usually puts forward? Don’t get me wrong: Michael Jackson was an entertainment phenomenon during the 1980s. However, his relevance and success has considerably dwindled since the early nineties. Elvis Presley may have died and the Beatles may have split up, but both acts can still be mentioned without laughing. Mentioning Michael Jackson’s name these days not only brings laughs, but gasps of disgust as well.
According to the R.I.A.A., the governing body that certifies Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum Record Sales, (Recording Industry Association of America) the Leading all time Artist in Record Sales is ELVIS PRESLEY.
Elvis is the leading sales artist for both Solo Artist or Group. Elvis has sold over 2.5 Billion Records Worldwide. ( A Billion is 1 Thousand Million). Elvis has been on the charts more times than any other artist or group. Elvis has the most hits in the Top 100, the Top 40, The Top 10, and has had 32 Number 1 Records. Elvis is the only artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Country Music Hall of Fame, The Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and The Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame. Elvis was nominated for 41 Grammy Awards, but won only 3… all for Gospel Music.
John Lennon said: “Before Elvis there was nothing”.
Bruce Springsteen said: “There are pretenders and contenders… but there is only one King”.
Elton John said: “There is no one greater as an artist on this earth, Elvis was my inspiration… he is the Man. Period.”
Paul McCartney said: “Elvis has always been on Top… His records always made me feel good. I thought the Beatles had gold records, until I had a private tour of Graceland… the hall of Gold says it all… Elvis has the most Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum sales of all of us…. amazing man… simply amazing”.
October 3 , Today Events in Elvis Presley History
Oh please Jackson stole everything he did including the moonwalk done many years before him .no way not even close … Richard Hydell and Wrecked
Funny..Ain’t nothing but a hound dog..wasn’t that big mama Thornton’s sing before it was stolen and relabeled???
Elvis stole black music so shut your trap.
Do your homework on MJ, then correct the article. Thank you
Elvis had a nice voice and he never denied how black artist influenced his style. Elvis did not write his songs or misic and he never choreographed a video or wrote any books. Micheal was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame, and he is the only pop singer to be inducted into the Dance Hall of fame. Micheal’s History tour was the 4rd highest grossing tour of the 90’s, and was 3rd highest in attendance with 4.5 million fans attending it. Micheal also created his vidoes and produced them. Elvis never did that. Michael was not the first to do the Back slide, but he perfected it and made it his own. This use of the robot dance is imitated today. Rolling Stone said MJ brought the Musical back to the world with Billie Jean. MJ also wrote two books. Michael was also a very generous humanitarian. MJ was a musical genius, I don’the think you can say that about Elvis.
First of all, there were no music videos during Elvis Presley’s time. Elvis gift to music will never be matched not by Michael Jackson or anybody., It’s in the numbers. Michael Jackson was great, love his music and simply an incredible entertainer. Elvis Presley is in a world of his own, the man is gone almost 40 years and his popularity is only growing, I have a hard time believing that Michael Jackson will be remotely remembered after 20 years after his demise. Michael Jackson himself needed the power of Elvis Presley to get out of his own problems, if you remember his stint with Lisa Marie, we all know that was for only one thing and to take the people minds off of his child moleststation charges. People need to stop comparing these two icons, record sales show Elvis as number one his voice will never be matched by anyone, hence the reason it is being studied in Yale, Michael Jackson has not even sold 10 percent of Elvis sales. May they both rest in peace, the likes of either one of them will never be seen again. Thank God we have records and videos for future generation to see.
Thats like saying that in the 1800’s there was no XYZ, hence we give them free pass. That is dumb. Michael did the best with what he had, hence why he’s better.
It’s weird how you insult Michael and then call him an Icon and say RIP. Shows how obsessed you people are. According to Wikipedia, Michael has more certified sales than Elvis. Also, Michael in his adulthood put out relatively few albums. That means, pound for pound he is the better seller. His top 5 albums are all in the top 50 list, Elvis has 1-2. Michael is the most famous person ever,, outside political and religious leaders. Stay mad.
Elvis had a nice voice and his style of singing and dancing was clearly influenced by Black Artist. Elvis did not write his music or lyrics and he did not choreograph his movies or write any books. Michael Jackson was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and he was the only Pop Singer inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame. So far as Michael’s History tour it is listed as the 4th highest grossing tour of the 90’s and with an attendance of 4.5 million fans it is the 3 highest Tour ever in attendance. Elvis can’t match that. Michael created his videos and produced them. Rob Sheffield of Rolling Stone referred to Billie Jean as a New Kind of Hollywood Musical. Michael was not the first person to perform the Back Slide but he perfected it and changed how it was performed and made it his own. His style of Robot dancing is still imitated today. Michael Jackson also wrote two books, something I do not think Elvis ever did. Michael was recognized as a generous humanitarian. Michael is referred to as a Musical Genius. I don’t think that can be said of Elvis even though Elvis contributions to music are important also. So far no artist has topped Michael sales with his Thriller Album which has reached 31 million in the US only and it is estimated it has sold over 100 million world wide. MJ wrote 4 of the songs on the Thriller album which were all hits.
seriously?
michael jackson is already larger than life, and HE NEVER SAID THAT, this article is so LAME.
and who’s the source of this bullsh*t ? lol
the beatles were much bigger then jackson an even they dont come close to elvis also there are plenty of bands an singers better then both jackson and the beatles elvis as sold million an million of more then both of them put together an is far more famous then both of them to this has got to stop
ok so here it is I believe that Your Article is totally Not cool it sucks Donkey Dick the parts about Michael Jackson and his well deserved Fame his Talent his background his upbringing his values his personality and him bie g a father a brother a son a dear friend and a loved child of God are clearly left out!! which in fact is totally bee. left out you are welcome to rewrite the article but I’m surely not happy at this point and my adoration and respect for him clearly warrants a thourough redo with a full apology to his dear family and him . furthermore I suggest that before you go positing shit like this especially on Elvis Presleys behalf you should be given a relationship with the person because you Obviously Know jack shit about either of their opinions at this point and bieng in heaven as Friends and Total Icons as well as a major part of Worldwide history.. and my eldest. son’s Jayden K Kings favorite Superstar and motivation to be a musical genius hisself is a great thing in my book. so fix it!
Marilyn MONROE Would be proud to also be cool friend s I bet and I don’t think you aught to Funk with That. oh Elvis is post too!
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Can you provide the source where Michael said this? And you have to show it because you are criticizing someone who is a legend. As much I know about Michael he can never say such stupid words. Its 2020 I dont inderstand how your this stupid article is still being shown in the internet. Go and do some homework.
Michael jackson is the best selling solo artist of all time, the most awarded artist of all time, the most successful artist of all time, the biggest box office sensation, most philanthropic celebrity, highest paid dead celebrity….
One more thing i know you who wrote this article are a big elvis fan and MJ hater…
But that changes nothing….ok
MJ is and always the best entertainer all over the world….
Actually Elvis is the all time solo and group recording artist. Has the most Riaa certifications, and according to the Guinness Book of World Records in 2022, he sold more than 500 million – 1 billion, more than any other solo artist in history. Not surprisingly, then, he also had the most platinum albums in history. It is estimated that more than one billion Elvis Presley records have been sold worldwide. From his early sessions at Sun Records to the end of his career and beyond, Elvis albums and singles enjoyed strong sales across every format–vinyl, cassette, CD and digital. In America alone, Elvis has had 150 different albums and singles that have been certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), with more certifications expected as research into his past record sales continues and as current sales go on. It is estimated that “40%” of Elvis Presley records have been sold OUTSIDE the United States.
30-#1 hits most all-time. On and on and on..
Not to mention he is the all time selling solo artist in UK History as well
Elvis is the only person to become a member of all three major music halls of fame – Rock and Roll, Country and Gospel.
Elvis didn’t write his own music and he stole black style of music…get that in your danm head before posting bulshit articles….im.disgusted all you did here was downslide Michael…
This is very dumb. Michael is a million times more famous than both, especially outside of the Western world. He is repeatedly called one of the most famous human beings in history, the greatest dancer, best music video creator. Elvis and the Beatles are lucky that they got famous in the 50s and 60s when no one really cared that much. Michael had a monopoly n the 80s and 90s, when music was at its prime, and so was the media. He was obsessively followed and he was consistently the most famous human on Earth. There will be none like him.
No one knows George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Lennon + Paul don’t come near to Michael. Elvis is a well known name but his popularity didn’t reach Michaels at all (came close in the West), but internationally its Michael.