Michael Jackson vs Elvis Presley, who is more famous?

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Jaximus-Lion · Accepted Answer

First of all! You can't compare two legends that has different eras in music, different genres. Elvis's rock'n roll took the world by a storm , imapct on other bands and artists, movies, simple a god at his time. Michael Jackson's dancing moves by it self is larger than whole Elvis's legacy, the singing reached on another level of pop, he concerts are massive compares To Elvis. Thriller, History, free willy (will you be there), earth somg, Dirty Diana, beat it, billy jean and the list is endless. No one dances now days without having an MJ touch to it even in tango, salsa, cha cha cha, waltz, plympics... etc. Compare MJ with Madonna, not with Elvis because every single artist has a different impact, there is no doubt Elvis is the king of rock'n roll, just as Michael Jackson is the king of pop.

Shortman70 · Accepted Answer

In my opinion, they were equally famous and infamous or there era. Both talented singers but completely different times. They both influenced the industry to changes to make music what it is today. My parents lived Elvis but hated the music I loved in the late 70s. When the 80s rolled in, the fight was on to who controlled the radio and TV stations. Thank God for for walkmans!! Fortunately I like all genres of music.

GaGirls · Accepted Answer

In 2021 MJ is be far more famous. People are saying Elvis or MJ due to their taste. Objectively it is MJ and it ain't even close. Maybe in the 80s it was but in 2021 it ain't.

DeeDeeDeVour · Accepted Answer

Because the King of Pop outlived the King of Rock & Roll,  I'd say MJ edged out Elvis a bit more in popularity.

MuddyMole · Answer

Elvis, for sure.
It's like people are trying to erase Michael Jackson from history (pardon the pun), I suppose for obvious reasons - you never hear his music on the radio any more, and I somehow doubt there's going to be a biopic about him any time soon (even though there's already one about every other artist who's had a tenth of his success).

ArrowheadSW · Answer

Wow that's a tough one. I've read extensively on both. Overall, I would say Michael Jackson was more famous. He was known early on even before his teen years. Although Elvis was world famous in the Western world before the age of 21, which is remarkable also. Both had interesting lives, but also marred with personal issues. But considering the level of fame? I'd say Michael but it is close.

And Michael Jackson was actually married to Elvis Presley's daughter at one time!

OddBeMe · Answer

Not sure. What’s the metric? Record sales? Concerts?

I think Elvis is still supreme for highest selling solo act. But he had a thirty year head start. Same for the Beatles being the highest selling band ever. But one direction or some bullshit boy band will probably nudge them out soon.

Starla1234 · Answer

Don’t know about more famous but I really like Michael Jackson and know absolutely nothing about Elvis Presley... the look of him annoys me though 😆 maybe elvis is more famous amongst older people and Michael more famous amongst younger people?

Aurora1010 · Answer

Both are overrated to me, I guess Michael is more famous.

Likes2drive · Answer

Probably Michael because he was later on and more familiar to people that are not as old , I don’t remember much about Elvis while he was alive since I was young at the time

kellytheman · Answer

I say Michael Jackson just he was mostly known worldwide as I think Eli is was mostly known in the States.

Mark987 · Answer

Michael Jackson by far... it isn't even a contest.. I am a huge MJ fan.. since he was a kid.. no one sold out arenas like him, no one danced like him, and no one sang like him.. and no on fainted at an Elvis concert

supercutebutt · Answer

Michael Jackson because lots of Elvis fans have died off.

molonski2 · Answer

For mine its certainly Elvis , although both highly skilled and flawed.

AviatorTom · Answer

Elvis is more FAMOUS Michael Jackson is more INFAMOUS

StrawberryShake · Answer

Just the name Presley is known for him, same with Elvis. Michael and Jackson are not as associated with him.

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

I think Elvis name is more known, but Michael Jacksons music is more known.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Presley was more famous but, Jackson was much more talented.

AkshiJanjua · Answer

Michael Jackson is internationally famous Elvis not so much

Pterodon · Answer

You say one name, Elvis and EVERYONE knows who you’re talking about. The same can’t be said of Michael

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

Gotta give it to Elvis. Michael was awesome but Presley was the King.

Twalli · Answer

Michael Jackson sold more records, but Elvis had more fame and was in a lot of movies due to his looks and raw talent.

whosnumber1 · Answer

I think Mike still holds some records for album sales... though I love his music I just can't listen to it anymore knowing he diddle little boys...

andreasderjuengere · Answer

The younger trauma always hurts more. But they all fade over time.

exitseven · Answer

Elvis hands adown. He was the King of Rock and Roll.

JohnE_69 · Answer

I'm not sure, did they put any rock and roll songs on the Space Voyager, if they did, they clearly had to put Elvis on it, not so sure about Michael?

clampfan101 · Answer

There were rumors spread for years after Elvis’ death that he was still alive because people refused to believe he was gone. lol

Bidensucks2020 · Answer

Elvis was like nothing else. The question should be John Wayne vs Elvis , now that would be close.

anylolone · Answer

At this level it doesn't make a difference. But if I had to bet, probably michael. He's literally the king of pop, meaning popular music.

Better_off_here · Answer

Elvis is far more famous, all you have gotta hear is the first name and we all know who you are talking about.

Anonymous · Answer

A fat, constipated dope head verses a little, plastic/ cosmetic surgery monster, child molester. The question should be which is a lesser evil.

najekim · Answer

Michael Jackson is definitely more famous, and more infamous, than Elvis.

nawtee_me · Answer

Depends on what they are famous for... Elvis for shaking his butt and Michael for fondling kids

jjj101010 · Answer

MJ lived in a time with more media coverage so he will have been seen more than Elvis

InventorofWarp · Answer

I'm not choosing, they were both epic af.

serious · Answer

I don't know any of them so cannot comment.

Dargil · Answer

Elvis by a mile. He vies with Frank Sinatra.

Laciandmaci · Answer

Equal both had good and crappy songs.

Gia013100 · Answer

Michael Jackson always hear him at weddings.

DaviRon · Answer

Who's Elvis?

TheAfrikan · Answer

It is Michael.

Jerre · Answer

Elvis by a bunch

Iron_Man · Answer

Hounddog singer

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