Its very close. Not to discount Jackson in the least but he had a lot of help and was the most brilliantly marketed performer in the history of earth
He was about 5 years old i think when the Jackson 5 became popular.
This certainly doesn't have anything to do with the topic , but , guys like Elvis , Elton John and Billy Joel had like a 1 in a million shot at even being discovered , while Michael Jackson was born at 3rd base with a family already in the business.
I havent voted yet as i'm undecided between Elton and Joel , although Elvis was my fav of that list.
Indeed.
I like Billy Joel's style of music, and somewhat Elton's better, but Michael's combined package of singing, dancing, music-writing, choreographing - blows the others away. And as others have said, it's not even close. And, I think you'd be hard pressed to find someone in the professional entertainment business that would give you a different answer.
Shit, Elton John couldn't even write his own lyrics.
I didn't mean that as a knock against MJ , all i meant by born at 3rd base is that he was born the son of a record producer and had siblings that had a vocal group and a record contract. As soon as he could talk and sing he joined the group.
He never had to spend time in the clubs and underground trying to get discovered.
...but i probably should have said born into the business rather than born at 3rd base ... didnt mean to 'dis in any way.
Wow this is amazing. I was just doing some research to see which of these 4 had/have performed the most live concerts and can't believe this (according to wiki answers) Elvis only did 3 concerts EVER outside the USA , and all 3 of those were in Canada.
You mean the 'ol boy never took 'See see Rider" to Tokyo or London ?
You mean the 'ol boy never took 'See see Rider" to Tokyo or London ?
im surprised at the lack of respect for Elvis. He is only 2nd to MJ in terms of $$$ for dead celebs but yet people will claim because he did not write his own songs he should not be that respected.There is a lot more to being just a good songwriter. As for his voice ,not many had the range he had for country , gospel, r and r, blues. The only performer to be in all of these Halls of Fame. that should say it all.
