Michael Jackson King Of Pop vs. Elvis Presley King Of Rock: Who’s Your Favourite?

1. Elvis can sing, and he can sing well, but Michael is definitely has the better voice out of the two.

2. Michael Jackson is the king of entertaining and putting on a show, but I think Elvis was the better entertainer as he definied the way modern pop music is presented and performed – he really raised the bar!

3. Michael has had a lot of surgery and to be honest i don’t think many people would disagree with me that he looks pretty scary now. Elvis, was gorgeous! Young Elvis was definitely the sexiest

4. Hmm the last question is a tough one, do I go for the rhinestone cowboy look or the tin foil robot look? Both of them were definitely eccentric in the wardrobe department but I’d have to go for Michael Jackson as being the most stylish.

Without a doubt Elvis wins hands down in all categories.

He had a magnificent voice and could sing in any musical genre he cared to try. He was not limited to pop music.

He was the world’s greatest entertainer and his act is still the most copied worldwide.

Elvis was the sexiest entertainer EVER and also the best looking.

Elvis set many trends for style including haircut, sideburns, high collars, and jum suits.

I’m with Brian Quinn Elvis all the way.Michael Jackson was good 20 years ago infact i seen him live but i wouldn’t go to see him now if he was performing in my back garden.
Elvis may have been gone 30 years but he is more popular now than he ever was.They don’t call him the King of Rock And Roll for nothing.

Yes Elvis was the the greater of the two voice, on stage and in movies Elvis’s charisma was incomparable.
Just ask all the ladies about Elvis as a sex symbol.
Elvis influenced a whole generation of teenagers in the 50s and his sense of style is legendary.

The 30th Anniversary make it all so self evident, Elvis remains the stand alone Icon of the era.

Elvis wins thats why he is the king not just a prince
his voice was and is fantastic he could sing anything

elvis was an alround entertainer his songs appealed to everyone he did the best with the tecnology at the time his showes were amazing

the look well it has to be elvis he wasn’t multi coloured and he didn’t have all the surgery

elvis was a style setter he was flash and although jackson was a bit flamboyant himself
elvis is and will always be the king

just to add the dance moves that jacko had were coppied slightly from the ones elvis had in the 50′s elvis is the most impersonated person in the world he has the better overall package without elvis i don’t think there would have been a jacko elvis kicked down that door not just in music but in peoples acceptance for entertainers he shocked and revolutionised the music world it may be30 years but elvis is still rocking where as jacko is well no one knows

Michael Jackson, hands down in all catagories.

Whatever you may say about his face and surgery, he crafted over the years what he wanted to look like.

His stage shows are packed full of mad energy that wears out the viewer or attendee.

Michael had a better voice simply because he is able to adapt it to any style, be it, Rock, RnB, Pop, Soul, Disco.

Michael was the first who’s name was a company alone. Michael’s sense of style, the outfits, everything was seen as being “Him”. If you wore black trousers and white sock, people think “Michael Jackson”. Michael is entertainment.

How can anyone doubt? Elvis!!!!

There just isn’t any comparison! Elvis just stands out alone in all categories. Without dought, the greatest entertainer and force within entertainment of the 20th and 21st centuries! He will never be equalled, but will always be imitated and impersonated.

No question – Elvis is the best on all accounts no one can equal him and never will

ELVIS, ELVIS, ELVIS, ELVIS

Elvis totally changed popular music and culture, he is still widely remembered 30 years after his death, he could sing anything, rock, blues, ballads, country, pop and even opera and he was the first person who could be recognised by his first name alone,h looked like a Greek God and was a genuinely decent person as well!

by the way, if anybody wore white socks and black pants I would think fashion disaster and not M.Jackson!

Elvis all the way,off course!

The best looking male ever, best entertainer !
A charisma like his, no other performer or human ever had!
He could do anything , Gospel ,Folk ,Blues Country, Rock and ROLL.
wAS THE FIRST

before anybody did anything Elvis did everything !
Best performer, most charismatic ,and best looking male in the world!
He could sing with his heart and soul like no one could, he opened doors for others like no artist before him ever did! He brought the Black and white culture closer to each other!
The list could go on and on, but the best proof remains ,that after 30 years beeing gone now ,his star shines brighter then ever!
While Mr Jackson is still alive ,his star is already fading out! So this poll is actually not needed,the results are already clear!

I think Elvis had the better voice. This is generally accepted throughout most of the Worlds population (or at least the ones with any sense).

Entertainment wise, if I could turn the clock back and see either entertainer live and at the peak of their career, it would have to be Elvis. Surely, only a complete nitwit would choose otherwise!!

In fashion as in everything else, Elvis was a leader rather than a follower. I think Michael got caught up with the whole “megastar” thing and took it all (just a bit) to seriously. To prove the point, it was reported recently, that if the number of Elvis impersonators buying the “Aloha” jumpsuit continues to increase at its present rate, in 18 months, it will have outsold the “Thriller” album.

Sleep is very important to any entertainer, Michael and Elvis were no exceptions. Michael was definately the better sleeper though: Elvis was a lifelong insomniac which may have contributed to his reliance on prescription pharmaceuticals! For Michael though, night time was a special time (esp playing and cuddling with the toys) that’s why he’s always looked so great and managed to maintain that falsetto range of his.

Overall I would have to say Elvis is my favourite.

No two ways about it. ELVIS. He not only started Rock and Roll, he could sing Pop, country, gospel, love songs and the blues. He has more talent than any singer that ever inhabited this earth. He’s also in three Halls of Fame. His music is still fresh today as it was when he recorded it. It will never go out of style.

He always performed to a sold out audience right to the end. He has more loyal fans than any singer dead or alive.

Elvis without a doubt wins on all counts

Elvis, today, tomorrow and forever!

1) Elvis was inducted into several Halls of Fame which clearly acknowledges his vocal range. Indeed, his voice was getting better when he sadly passed away. From rock to blues, from operatic to country, from r & b to gospel…just cant be beaten.
2) Both excellent and value for money. Saw MJ and was impressed, but did not see Elvis as i was 11 when he died. Looking at footage from 55-56, 68 comeback special and Elvis on Tour/Thats The Way It Is and trying to compare..its Elvis by a long way. Indeed, in my opinion, Prince and others (Bono/U2)are above MJ.
3) Elvis again…no doubt about it.
4) Both have set trends across a couple of generations and have been imitated, copied and worshiped across the world. Elvis still wins due to the ground breaking nature in of his style…the rockabilly in the 50′s, the simple, yet sophisticated look in his movies during the sixties, the leather gear as worn in the comeback special and the jumpsuits of the seventies. Indeed, he made an army uniform stylish.

Both are deserving of the attention they get, and both have suffered negativity in the press…undeservedly in most counts in both cases, but they are not in the same league. MJ v Prince would be better with Elvis alone as the ultimate icon, original American Idol and artist of the century as touted in many polls at the end of the 20th century

Ok , Let´s LOOK at this Right !
Elvis Presley SINGS , SOUNDS , LOOKS , Moves Better then Michael Jackson . Michael is Ok , But im sorry “NEVER BETTER THEN THE BEST” Mr. Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley is not only the king of rock & roll he is the king of music.

Elvis of course had the better voice. He had the better vocal range covering about 2 octaves and a 3rd from baritone low G to the tenors high B with an upward extension in falsetto to at least A D flat.
M J put on a good show but very much reliant on pyrotechnics, other stage dancers and very much practiced dance routines which hide the fact that when singing live MJ voice was not that strong. However Elvis was the show. The eyes would be focused solely on him and the ears on his voice. Stage movements were not rehearsed as such so each show, even though the songs may be the same the moves and the way they were sung could be totally different.There was always the close interaction of the crowd and they were part of the show in the way they interacted with Elvis. He had a great sense of humour and always played up to the crowd by putting on silly hats or glasses or other things that people had thrown to him.Of course the main part was listening to Elvis sing. The voice at full throttle could shake the ceiling and send goose bumps down the spine.He was the blueprint for everthing that came after.
MJ was a good looking kid and as a young man but never really head turning.
However Elvis was a beautiful man and often said that photographs did him no justice.Probably the best looking man ever in showbusiness.

Elvis was always ahead in the style stakes. always a trendsetter and all his fashion styles have always been followed in some form or another. Even the jumpsuits were copied, but didnt look as good, by other artists and even the late princess Diana had a dress called the Elvis dress because of its high collar.
MJ didnt really do anything to change fashion.
Result:
ELVIS 4 MJ 0

i am a fan of both these artists but there is only one winner elvis the greatest recording artist ever elvis had it all.

1. Elvis could sing gospel, blues, rock and roll, pop and ballads and do it better than anyone else. Michael Jackson stayed mostly with one style.
2. Elvis didn’t need all of the razzamatazz that Michael Jackson needed to put on a show. He entertained with his own pure talent.
3. Elvis all the way. Michael Jackson looked wierder the older he got. Sure, Elvis got overweight, but he still looked good.
4. Elvis influenced so many with his hair style and clothing both off and on stage from the 50′s through to the 70′s and beyond. I guess MJ got some folk wearing white socks with black pants.

Like there is even a comparison here…….ELVIS PRESLEY of course…Micheal Jackson cant hold a candle to Elvis………

Elvis is the king. Michael was very good in the 80′s but now he’s dead. A living dead.

OH PLEASE!!!! There is NO COMPARISON. Elvis was, is and always will be The Greatest Entertainer of all times.

Elvis the 1st,2st,3st….Nobody is like him!

They are not even in the same league at all. Elvis all the way.

Elvis all the way.He had it all. Charistma looks and a unbelievable voice.

E l v i s !

1)Who has the better voice?
No contest here. Elvis definitely. He had a 3 plus octave range which is rare in R N R

2)Who was the best entertainer?
Again, no contest. I watched both the comeback special and the movie That’s The Way – all concert footage. Compared to Jackson’s videos, Elvis was the greatest.

3)Who was the sexiest?
This one is a no-brainer. Elvis had the classic beauty and sensuality that Jackson has always lacked. Jackson looked like a squashed pie when he was young and even looked worse after too numerous to count plastic surgery procedures.

4)Who had the best style sense?
Elvis was a trendsetter from a very young age. He was always unique and one-of-a-kind. He had the looks, the body, the personality and charisma and did it his way without stylists. Jackson’s style or lack of it was manufactured by some stylist that had no clue as far as fashion and style.

Elvis Presley has been described as the “Stand Alone Icon of the Century”.

Obviously Michael Jackson as good as he may be, was nowhere in the same league as Elvis.

GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!! NO ONE IS EVEN IN THE SAME LEAGUE AS ELVIS. THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL….AND THEN THE PRETENDERS.

Elvis all the way. Not even close. MJ was great but Elvis is so huge Jackson simply can’t compare to the King of Rock n roll. And I’m not even factoring the child molestation thing Micheal will never live down.

elvis is definitely the king of rock and roll. he has the voice and everything else.

C’mon, you can’t be serious? It’s Elvis all the way!

Elvis for me in all categories,Michael Jackson,great artist but not even a close second to the greatest entertainer this world is ever likely to know

Are you kidding? Elvis all the way!

As we all can see in the reactions overhere..Elvis is still the greatest.
He was the first, the last…he was everything!

Elvis did’nt like to be called the King, but Micky J whined that he should be called the King of Pop, maybe if he’d left his face alone I’d have more respect for him as it is, IMO ,& many others, Elvis wins hands down & always will.

THIS. A. JOKE.

I can’t believe all the bullshit that was written in all these comments. I am seriously flabbergasted. Well for one, in response to the person above me, Michael Jackson never whined that he should be called the King of Pop. He never even proclaimed him self as such, it was a title from the fans and his friends.

Elvis fans still think he really sold 1 billion records> If that were true, why isn’t he the number one artist dominate in all the lists? I haven’t seen his name in the Guinness Worlds Records, have you? Thats cause he’s not, sorry bb. Michael is #2 right after the Beatles, Elvis is #3. Let me come out and just bring everyone up to reality — “Before anyone did anything, Elvis did everything” IS BULLSHIT. Elvis one of a kind? Perhaps a caricature of many “kinds”. Elvis and the people behind him stole the image, mannerisms, and styles of other artist. Most of Elvis’ music wasn’t even written by him, and the songwriter who did write them died broke.

And that songwriter was Otis Blackwell, one the greatest American songwriters ever wrote Elvis biggest hits (Don’t Be Cruel, All Shook Up, Return to Sender). Not only did he write them – Elvis copied the arrangement, the style, the vocal mannerisms, and claimed he co-wrote the songs along with Blackwell (at least Elvis’ name was on the record as co-writer).

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In truth it was Blackwell’s influence that helped put Elvis on the top of the R&B and pop charts (at the same time) yet Elvis never bothered to even meet him. Unfortunately for Blackwell – sold Elvis’ biggest hits for $25 each. He was the ‘soul’ of Elvis Presley – and no one ever heard of him, and he died penniless in 2002. Blackwell also wrote “Fever”, “Great Balls of Fire” (Jerry Lee Lewis’ signature tune), “Breathless”, “Let’s Talk About Us” (two more Jerry Lee Lewis hits).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otis_Blackwell

Blackwell (nor his family) ever saw a penny of the publishing royalties that helped build his empire; and that Elvis’ wife Priscilla and daughter Lisa Marie Presley are reaping the benefits from to this day. No one would of signed her a record deal if she wasn’t the daughter of The King, nor would her homely looking daughter Riley would become a model if The King wasn’t her grandfather. Luckily for her, she still has a hint of the Elvis resemblance in her face.

Why do you think Colonel Parker (his manager) made sure Elvis’ name was on the records as co-writer? Publishing rights. And publishing rights mean big money $$$. Little Richard was cheated out of a lot of royalties on most of his work. Remember Michael Jackson’s wonderful gesture to Little Richard? He bought the publishing rights to his music and GAVE it to him. It made Little Richard cry tears of joy. That is something to be respected.

Elvis was and is a media creation, and his image and life, has been white washed greatly sense his death. People have been brainwashed, by constant talk of his supposed “greatness”. Today Elvis’ legacy is little more than a pop cultural reference. His face is on mugs, stuffed pigs are made in his image, and various other commercial junk. That is all Elvis deserves, and nothing more. They continually throw him up, in response to the greatness of others, but there is absolutely no comparison. This is not about Elvis, but about a system that attempted to bury the legacy of many artists, and continues, to attempt to pump up something, that never was in the first place.

Michael Jackson was THE innovator by far, and although he was inspired by others (Elvis NOT being one of them, but I’ll get into that later) he didn’t totally take on their image, and make a career off it like Elvis Presley did. So there is no comparison. What did Elvis innovate, other than putting an “acceptable” face on the work of other artists? He was a created talented, a singing puppet, and is severely overrated. He did not invent anything, everything he “did” was already done and better. All of his peers Jackie Wilson, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown and so on are vastly superior.

It was never my intention to come here and bash Elvis Presley. But when I read the laughable comments I really feel compelled to give a virtual slap to people who seemingly haven’t had a clue on what they are articulating (or trying to). Elvis Presley was talented in the same way Justin Timberlake is “talented”. Almost like a modern day equivalent, I wonder how Timberlake would of weathered without his black producers and song writers like Pharrell Williams and Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley for example?

1. The majority if not all of Michael Jackson’s classic songs were written, produced and composed by himself. He is not just a “Pop” artist. In fact, that is laughable. In his adolescence, he was on Motown records (with his brothers) singing unmistakable soul/funk music. In his adult solo career, his debut album ‘Off the Wall’ was disco/funk as well. His music did not generally did not be referred to as “Pop” until ‘Thriller’ although he still covers many genres throughout his career. To make the point this Presley sung this and that [style] shit is ridiculous, as if Jackson did not himself. ‘Dangerous’ for example was a notable New Jack Swing themed album, but with elements of rock (Slash from Guns and Roses working with Jackson on two tracks) as ‘Thriller’. Eddie Van Halen’s famous solo in ‘Beat It’ was composed by Jackson. To turn a blind eye or ignore to all of the versatility Jackson possesses in music is laughable.

2. Michael Jackson was never influenced by Elvis Presley, or had “took” some of his “dance moves” as someone tried their hardest to insinuate. Why not? Because Elvis Presley didn’t have any to speak of. Michael Jackson was influenced by cats like Jackie Wilson, James Brown, Sammy Davis Jr., all of Elvis’ peers whom HE copied off of. So if you think ‘even Jacko copied some Elvis moves’ I assure you, and I don’t mean to disappoint but, a move was watered down from the Elvis filter that was again, originated from a true trendsetter like Brown. Speaking of the Godfather of Soul, Jackson has spoken of him fondly for decades and Mr. Brown has acknowledged him (and Prince) many a times.

3. Actually, this number isn’t really a point I’m just still laughing at people who think Elvis is original.

4. Michael Jackson has a phenomenal voice, he very underrated as a singer. Unique, rich and lovely when you used to sing live in his prime. He had a voice on him even in his adolescence. What Jackson possesses is a rare talent, and has been exuded since practically his birth. Now, admittedly I skimmed through yet another comment that may have you believe that Michael Jackson of all people relied on stage tricks to impress audiences. LOL! Right. Jackson is typically by himself when solo [or accompanied by his brothers in a group of his siblings] with the band. That is all.

Highly practiced dance moves. If that was said to imply that they were to be regarded as “mechanical” that couldn’t be any more wrong. Jackson has a natural talent for dance (and music in general) as well as his brothers, who self taught the instruments they played. In their Motown audition, the Jackson 5 performed ‘I Got That Feeling’ by James Brown and blew Berry Gordy, Diana Ross and the Motown family away and were signed. If you mean he was highly practiced as in hard working? HELL YES. Far from a negative thing. He has been doing this since he was 5 and hasn’t looked back since.

5. Neither Presley or Jackson had any sense of style. Though both have recognizable, iconic and ‘signature’ wardrobe.

6. Elvis obviously held what the ideal handsome Caucasian man of his time generation was considered, as Marilyn Monroe did, blonde, even though she herself was truly your Norma Jean; a cute girl with red-brownish hair. Both had their nose reshaped (in both accounts, unnecessary like all of whom go under the knife) where as Elizabeth Taylor held a more natural beauty, although both women were gorgeous. So while I agree that Elvis was good looking and “sexy” I would not go crazy over him either.

When speaking about sex appeal and attraction regarding Michael Jackson it seems unfathomably, for most people if not all no longer associate those words and attributes with Jackson since the 80s (and slightly in the early 90s). I will disregard the way he looks now, given that he has modified his natural looks and ruined his face. Michael Jackson used to be a gorgeous looking man. He was very slim and soft spoken, which is not looked upon as desirable since they are not typical masculine traits, but thats what many young girls and women found him alluring at the time (watch The Making of Thriller ‘the fans’ segment to see what I’m talking about!). He had caramel brown skin, beautiful brown eyes, a nose that need not been modified, at least not approximately 7 times over, the most beautiful smile (that his sister Janet Jackson too has) and even had a jheri curl that was tolerable.

7. In his prime, during tours like “Destiny” “Triumph” “Victory” “Bad” and “Dangerous” he sang live, his vocals rich and clear, he danced with as much energy as his mentor James Brown, fluidity in his smooths dance steps moves that not Elvis or anyone to this day cannot touch as a performer — and he did this all without sounding off key, a single crack or maybe out of breath by the second verse. I have not seen Elvis live, so I won’t comment by default since that is not fair.

Don’t believe me on Jackson? The greats certainly do.

Fred Astaire and Jackson, 1984
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Jackson dedicated his autobiography ‘Moonwalk’ in 1988 to Astaire.
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“Oh, God! That boy moves in a very exceptional way. That’s the greatest dancer of the century”.

“I didn’t want to leave this world without knowing who my descendant was. Thank you Michael!”

- Fred Astaire.

Fred Astaire, one of the greatest dancers of all time how much merit and honor. The day after Jackson’s legendary Motown 25 performance when he performed ‘Billie Jean’ for the first time, Astaire phoned him, informed him he had not only taped the show but watched it twice that morning, and he was a HELL of a dancer!

“The only male singer who I’ve seen besides myself and who’s better than me – that is Michael Jackson.”

- Frank Sinatra

Sinatra and Jackson in 1984
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Jackson impersonating Sinatra at a very young age, during a skit with Diana Ross in 1969.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrGTOu59lIg

Jackson performs ‘Get Happy’ at The Jacksons Variety Show (1977).
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The Jackson 5 audition for Motown and perform ‘I Got That Feeling’
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And with that, I am finally finished. I hope you learned a few things!

I am a big MJ fan, but I don’t really know that much about Elvis. I have heard only his best songs and I’ve seen one concert on tv. I’m just basing my conclusions on the stuff I have seen so far and trying to be as objective as I can.

1. To be honest, I don’t think you can compare their voices. Elvis has a kinda low voice, Michael has a very high voice. And I think they are both the best at their own way of singing.
So tie.

2. I think they where both great entertainers.

You know what, I am going to stop with comparing the 2, you can’t. Elvis fans are going to say Elvis, MJ fans are going to say MJ. And they are both correct. Because Elvis is the King of Rock and MJ is the King of Pop. That’s just the way it is. They are both in their own leauge and must no be compared.

Leonard Berstein, said “Elvis Presley was the greatest Cultural force of the Century”.

Berstein was an astute and Intelligent man. His words on Ludwig Van Beethoven on youtube are music to the ears.

Michael Jackson, because
1)Who has the better voice?
Michael’s voice cannot be imitated and is super original
2)Who was the best entertainer?
Michael because his concerts were bigger, better and had better reviews
3)Who was the sexiest?
Michael in his prime because he actually got MTV’sexiest artist award in 1983, not many people know that.
4)Who had the best style sense?
Michael because he’s sponsered by Versace and they have a better style sense than that of Elvis, cuz thats what they do.

Ask people what they think of Michael and they will reply Michael who?

Now ask them what they think of ELVIS. LOL.

Goodnight.

Maurice Colgan you are simply out of touch with reality.

You honestly think when the subject about Michael Jackson pops up, a great discussion doesn’t erupt? You honestly telling us that people do not recognize the name Michael Jackson, or have nothing to say about him? Everyone has an opinion on this man; be it good or bad, indifferent. Michael Jackson generates ratings like no one else, regardless of what hes doing.

Now tell me, whens the last time a young mainstream artist of this generation cites Elvis as their idol or influence? Now compare that to Michael Jackson? LOL.

Goodnight.

Michael was a great showman. Elvis was a great showman.

Michael is an icon. Elvis is an icon.

Michael is a musical genius. Elvis was not.

Michael Jackson is described as an unstoppable juggernaut who dominates the charts seemingly at will. Along with eye-popping dance moves and an instantly identifiable voice. Michael Jackson reflects the true personality of a modern day performing and recording perfectionist.

Elvis, verses MJ, give me a break. Elvis was in his position because he was white and it was at a time when blacks were not even allowed on the album covers in these all white record stores. Elvis stole all of his music from black artist. The creator of rock and roll was a black man by the name of Chuck Berry, next in the line of rock royalty is Little Richard. Those are the pioneers. Evis also isn’t World Wide like Mike is. Elvis sold out in the US, Michael sold out aound the world. Michael will sell out a concert arena in places like Romania, Elvis couldn’t go to Africa and sell out anything. On the other hand, Michael sells out where ever he goes in the world. Elvis was good, Michael is 100% better. Michael has sold over 750,000,000 records. He is also listed in the Gueness book of world records as the most successful enetertainer ever to walk the Earth. That is including past entertainers and those of today…

WOW!!! this is i think the stupidest comparation with out a doubt! Why the Hake would one compare Elvis 2 Michael? Obviously, There are some ignorant people in this world, that think Elvis was The Greatest intertainer in the world…and Michael Jackson is 2nd 2 him. Well, THATS BULL!!!

1st of all, Elvis(God rest his soul), NEVER WROTE HIS OWN SONGS! EVER…He had a Black Man write songs 4 him…He sang what was written 2 him. He was good, but Not that good.

ON THE OTHER HAND, Lets see Michael Jackson. HE Writes his own songs…been singing since he was 5 yrs. old. His DANCES ARE Revolutionary and and and, He IS THE ONE PERSON that Broke MTV bariers between BLACK AND WHITE!!! Its really Michael who Influenced MOST OF the MUsic INDUSTRY ANd its artists today…

Now tell me, after all this comparation, Who do u think is the best??? REALLY!!!

For the record, I love Elvis, He was a good singer…but AGAIN Not As good as Michael!!!

Now i’ve read most of the comments and it says Elvis, but really if u knew real MUSIC you wounldnt say that…Michael Took some moves from elvis, James brown, Jakie willson…AND HE MADE IT HIS OWN!!! He RECREATED HIMSELF!!! thats what you do when you are THE BEST! YOU RECREAT YOUR SELF!!! So for those of u Who say Elvis Winns in all Catagories, WEll, good luck on that!

Yall who dont like MJ say, His plastic surgury is disgusting…right? Well, Want about Elvis, He Passed away because Drug over dose! and thats really not a good thing is it? Some of you may Cuss @ me or treaten me, but i still stand on this point! AnD dont any of you tell me that if Elvis was black, he would be this famous!

GO to the poorest countries and show them Elvis’s and Michael Jackson’s Photos…Which one do u think they’ll recognize? MICHAEL is known Around THE WORLD!!! 99.9% of The population Knows who he is.

AND ELVIS? He is only known in AMERICA!!! THERE ARE NO INTERNATIONAL Impersnators, Only American.

But MICHAEL Has AN impersnator for every country, Bulgaria, Brazil,ALL Of Europe….AFRICA, Australia, CANADA!!! ANd dont forget, AMERICA!!!

so if ur gonna sit there and tell me Elvis has the most Impersinators and that he was well lknown?Well Think again, cuz MICHAEL JACKOSN Is 10 TIMES BIGGER!!!

While I write my comment here, I wanna to stress that I’m being completely unbiased. The question asked & answers are –

1)Who has the better voice? – Completely arguable. There is no way to determine who has the best voice. It’s just highly dependent. I think they both got great voices. I would personally go for Michael Jackson. As far as singing goes, there is no arguments. Michael Jackson (4 Octaves) is vocally far more able than Elvis (nearly 3 Octaves) and he is probably the most versatile singer of all time. He is also the youngest artist ever to top the music charts at the age of 11. He sang like an angel. Elvis was a great singer but Michael wins.

2)Who was the best entertainer? – You can’t put anyone else in the league of Michael Jackson. His shows and performances were mind blowing. I have never seen the spectators screaming like they did in MJ’s concerts in my whole life. Besides, he is also the most successful entertainer of all time. Elvis possibly was the best entertainer till MJ’s era but Michael wins.

3)Who was the sexiest? – I’m a man. So, I couldn’t really decide but I can say this is completely arguable. I have heard a lot of people talking about Elvis and his great looks. Some people even say that he was the best looker in the history of Show Biz. Forget MJ’s change of appearance as he suffers from vitiligo. When he was normal black at skin, people use say he is one of the sexiest black guys. I would agree with that. I leave this undecided.

4)Who had the best style sense? – Hmmmm, same old arguable stuff. I’m a fan of Elvis’ jump suites but I can never forget the style of Michael Jackson. When he wore the coats in the 80s, people used to wear ‘em. They just did whatever Michael did. As Elvis was just the ‘same old Jump Suit style’ most of the times, I would say Michael Jackson is far more stylish and a lot experimental. Michael wins.

I have just answered the questions asked and it is in no way biased. Thanks.

WTF? Why do you guys even compare an ordinary artist like Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson? Are you guys crazy? MJ is like a lot of times bigger than Elvis Presley! MJ is the greatest entertainer ever, not to mention his awesome composing skills. His vocal abilities are unmatched. No one can say otherwise.

Michael Jackson is the King of Music. Elvis was just for America but Michael ruled the world like no other did. He is a musical genius in whole other reality. Elvis Presley was just a truck driver who flipped the coin right!

MICHAEL JACKSON IS THE EMPEROR OF MUSIC !!!!!!!!!!! MIKE RULES !!!!!!!!!

MJ is son of music but Elvis Presley is fathaer ofv music..

@ above comment – Yeah? What kind of crack are you on? Calling Elvis ‘The Father of Music’ has be one of the dumbest quotes ever! I mean, seriously, are you outta your mind? How can you call someone like Elvis so when he couldn’t even write a single song on paper? Couldn’t compose a damn tune? He is hardly any innovative.

On the other side, Michael Jackson is a total genius. He is in a whole other league. You should see him working in a studio. Even the great artists that work with him are often speechless watching Michael making Music! No person who knows stuff would even dare to put an ordinary ‘come and go’ kinda guy like Elvis to a genius like Michael Jackson! Get to know some facts!

Umm.. I saw an above comment saying …Michael is just OK….

First of all who holds the record of the Best Selling album ….umm it aint elvis
who is actually the best selling artist ? umm it aint elvis
who holds the record for the most successfull world tour ? it aint elvis
and who holds the record for the most grammies won in a single year ? it aint elvis here again…

I mean MJ VS Elvis…Elvis sure is good…was the best in his times…
but if yu compare the prime time of Elvis with the prime time of Michael….Michael beats him …. and beats him bad !!
MJ is a total genius a perfectionist ….
The ppl supporting Elvis in this topic really need to see Michael’s Live performances……

I’m from China. Few upper class people knew Elvis here. If you ask a common man here abt Elvis, he’d definitely not know. But on the other hand, Michael Jackson was a super star here. Everybody, even the people in the slum know him. Because, he is very famous like Bill Clinton and even more.

@above
Hey, Im from India. Here 99% of the people wud’nt know who Elvis is…. But, Michael Jackson is a superstar here. almost 100% of Indian population wud know abt him. Cos’ MJ is simply a genius.

I’m learning music right from my 7 and I’ve listened to all the stuff of both Elvis and Michael. I mean all the stuff… Everything…… Elvis sure is good…. And a few of his stuff are my favorites…. I assure you that I can compose music similar to that of Elvis…….. But it is impossible for any one to compose songs like smooth criminal , beat it etc. Michael Jackson is a super genius…. I’ve alwayz wondered how could he possibly be a human…. Its impossible to think and make music like Michael Jackson. There are many artists who are my favorite like Elvis, Justin, Eagles etc. But I’ll never ever compare any of them( including Elvis) to Michael Jackson because, MJ is a fuckin genius whereas the others are not…. Elvis may think internationally. Its great but Michael jackson thinks in planets. Its on another level.

I’m from China. Here everyone knows Michael even my dad, but few of us know Elvis . I think Elvis maybe a great musician but MJ is just music . He is really a nature born jenius.

Who the heck is Elvis? Nobody in the world apart from America even knows him!

But, Michael Jackson? He enjoys an awareness level of over 97% worldwide today, only equaled by Coca Cola. Think how big the man is.

Michael Jackson is a better singer, dancer, performer, song-writer, composer, arranger and overall, he is a better musician! Oh wait, Elvis never wrote a song or composed one! All he could do is sing a bit and make those odd gestures on the stage.

Not even a competition. MJ is above all. He is the King of ‘em all!

MJ is good
but Elvis is better

MJ
Elvis,only popular in the United States
most people outside US doesn’t even know who he is
but Michael is the most famous people in the world he’s more famous than jesus(there’s proof,from a british website vote or sth)

sorry.the only reason some of u guys said elvis is better just because he’s white.

1. 1)Who has the better voice?

Is this a joke? Michael Jackson, hands down. Michael’s voice is amazing…his range, style, rhythm, control. pitch, he owns Elvis in that department. Not to mention Michael actually writes songs, unlike Elvis did.

2)Who was the best entertainer?

Again, joke? Michael is the greatest entertainer that ever lived, hands down. Elvis couldn’t hold a candle to Michael in terms of entertainment. Michael is the ultimate entertainer in every aspect of the word.

3)Who was the sexiest?

Michael was gorgeous in his younger days. I’ll say up until AFTER the bad Era, he was SUPER sexy. Elvis was OK…Elvis’s looks never did it for me, and he got fat anyway. And he had a long head which always looked weird to me.

4)Who had the best style sense?

Michael…no competition there.

Oh and by the way, Elvis is by no means the “King of Rock”. What a crock of shit. Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Little Richard…guys like those are the “Kings of Rock”. Elvis was just the pretty face of it, stealing people’s shit and performing it because blacks weren’t allowed to perform at the time.

Michael Jackson is the KING. THE END.

1/. Elvis does have probaly the best male voice of all time (apart from Frank Sinatra) but when MJ was a child he had an amazing out of this world voice for such a small kid. But Elvis does have the better voice.
2/. Fine before MJ had grown up, you could have said that Elvis Presley can entertain like no one has before but… when MJ did Motown 25 he had shown the world that is clearly the greatest entertainer that has ever existed. Also not to bad mouth Elvis when i saw the comeback show of his in 68′ and his Aloha show i was expecting it to be amazing but it was not really that good sorry to say because it was a bit boring but with MJ every show he has ever done has been perfection. He can dance better then anyone on this planet ever will (and everyone knows that) and he is os amazing at entertaining that he has costume changes for every song for example billie jean – hat, glove and sparkly jacket. So MJ greatest entertainer ever.
3/. Fine i would say simply that Elvis is sexier but the only other thing i would say is that MJ can make people faith with the way he can carry himself on stage but Elvis never could.
4/. This one i would say MJ mainly because his style has been copied by many like Kanye West and even Britney Spears. From the cowboy hat or fedora to just having the beat it jackets and stuff. So MJ in style.
Overall i would say that Michael Jackson is better then Evis Presley.

elvis is not just a king no he is THE king
and michael he have no nose!

elvis you are always on my mind
i will never forget you!

yes but elvis IS still the king and MJ can never be a king
only the king of the ugly’st

P.S. srry 4 my english it is not very good

LMAO u elvis lovers must be joking,michael jackson sold over 750 million records won tons of grammys and had the best selling album of all time-Thriller,MJ also write most of his songs by his own and he dance like a god those dummies who said mj is not in the same league with elvis,SERIOUSLY HAVE U EVER SEEN MICHAEL’S PERFORMANCE??? what have u been smoking???

Elvis is an good but awfully overrated singer&dancer

and FYIM,michael jackson never whined to be called king of pop,he IS the KING OF POP,FOREVER.

ELVIS, he’s was the firstest with the mostest as Roy Orbison said

Elvis is not the king of rock, HE WAS JUST NAMED \”THE KING\”, YOU CAN CALL HIM, ELVIS THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL, BUT NOT KING OF ROCK. MICHAEL JACKSON IS THE KING OF ROCK. REMEMBER THAT ELIZABETH TAYLOR NAMED MICHAEL: THE TRUE KING OF POP, ROCK AND SOUL, WHAT IS KING OF POP?? KING OF POP IS KING OF POPULAR MUSIC, OR KING OF POPULAR CHARTS, ELVIS WAS THE KING OF POP OF THE 1950\’S, HE WAS ROCK AND ROLL, COUNTRY, AND BALLADS. MICHAEL JACKSON IS SPECIFICALLY THE KING OF ROCK MUSIC, BECAUSE ROCK INCLUDES: SOUL, FUNK, DISCO, HARD ROCK

MICHAEL IS SOUL, FUNK, DISCO, DANCE, HARD ROCK, YOU CAN CALL HIM KING OF POP(KING OF POPULAR MUSIC), BUT MICHAEL IS SPECIFICALLY THE KING OF ROCK MUSIC. MICHAEL IS THE BEST ROCK PERFORMER OF ALL TIME. ELVIS WAS THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL OF THE 1950\’S. MICHAEL IS THE ACTUAL KING, THE TRUE KING OF ROCK MUSIC.

Elvis Presley is the best mj is crap

Seriously, who is Elvis?
I didn’t know Elvis until now.
Michael Jackson is the GOD of Music and Dance. He is like GOD in ASIA.
He is a musical GENIUS! HE IS THE KING OF POP ROCK AND SOUL!
WHEN I LOOK IN TO THE MUSIC IT IS MICHAEL JACKSON WHO INSPIRES ME!!
WHEN MICHAEL JACKSON SINGS IT IS WITH THE VOICE OF ANGELS AND WHEN HE MOVES YOU CAN SEE GOD DANCING!!!!!

1.Michael Jackson. Michael actually has range.
2.Michael Jackson. Have you ever seen a Michael concert? Its magical.
3.Michael Jackson. The crotch! so hot. and even now there is just something about him that makes him so sexy. i think he is just really mysterious and very sweet.
4.Michael Jackson. 20 years ago did you know anyone who didn’t have a beat it jacket? anyway, his clothes are cute.

I`am for Michael Jackson..!!!
Love him so much..!!!(L)

oviously michael jackson..he has the best selling album of all time …thriller..i dont like elvis..GO MICHAEL

WHO IS ELVIS,,NO OFFENCE ELVIS WAS GOOD IN THE 50′S,,BUT MJ WAS,,FANTASTIC IN THE 80′S AND 90′S..MICHAEL IS THE KING OF POPULAR..DANCE..I LOVE YOU MICHAEL..AND HE IS NOT CRAP HE IS THE BEST..I LOVE YOU MJ .X.x.X.x

Who looks better is just a matter of personal opinion.

But, Michael Jackson beats Elvis Presley on every single aspect. He is the King for a reason! Who can sell out 50 shows instantly without even performing atleast one? Only Michael Jackson, the God of Music!

Wow, this isn’t such a hard comparison to make. Well, it wouldn’t be when one of the artists is Michael Jackson.

I think Elvis was a good singer. And ofcourse, a good looking guy! But that’s all that is there to him. Nothing less, nothing more. He absolutely wasn’t the best at anything.

Michael Jackson, conversely, was/is simply the best at whatever he does. No one has done it better and possibly no one ever will. He outshines Elvis on every count.

And maybe yes, Elvis was better looking. But that’s all there’s to be satisfied with if you’re an Elvis fan. Cheers!

michael jackson is the real king of pop. elvise was but now its michael jackson.michael jackson is the king of pop and dance elvise was the king of rock and roll

It is hard to be reasonable here but if you put all facts against each other,Elvis is a greater artist then Michael Jackson! period! Now let me put the fact on both sides here:

Elvis laid the groundwork for what a popidol/star should be in the 50′s despite that he was a blue collar countryboy who new nothing,really nothing of entertainment. Without knowing and just doing it by nature Elvis set the blueprint for all those who came after him.( by nature i mean his movements on stage, the way he looked, he dressed etc)

Michael Jackson did for his stage moves inspiration on the Fred Astaire/Gene Kelly Hollywood movies and modernized it in the 80′s. And the fact that Michael was a black man and with that blessed with natural dance moves and a look-a-like (Tom Parker)manager with a ponytail and a cigar(where have we seen that before)made him the total package of the 80′s.

They are both absolutely the best. Elvis was a phenomenon, music genius and of course extremely handsome. It’s not a matter of how many albums did each of them sell. But Michael Jackson is (to be precise “was”) maybe the best performer and singer ever lived. Only when he dies you will recognize his talents. Limited to one genre??? That’s crap. He sang since he was 8 years old with an absolutely fantastic voice. This guy can sing from opera to Hip Hop.

Michael Jackson without any doubt
He is the king of music and dance, he was influenced by other great musicians, but did NOT “stole” their moves. It’s a difference by being influenced and copy someone, even James Brown said “Michael we all know that you went on and did a lot of things yourself” Michael developed his own style.
He is absolutely a better entertainer than Elvis, in my opinion you can’t even compare that.
Michael’s voice is just mind-blowing, Elvis is amazing too but he doesn’t have the attraction and magic that MJ has in his voice.
Michael Jackson was good-looking in the 80′s when he didn’t have any surgeries, more handsome than Elvis but not when he got too many surgeries.
The natural MJ’s face is prettier than Elvis (according to me). But that’s something personal and a ridicilous, meaningless question because looks is one thing and music is another. (Unfortunately they prioritize looks and sex before real music today)

And by the way
People who says bad things about Michael Jackson or Elvis Presley is just being ignorant. Stop being rude and just say who you think is better instead of writing impolite comments, in that way everyone can respect each other.

Thank you.
God bless you all and if you don’t believe in God i hope that you get blessed by someone anyways !
Thank you.
Love to Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley, great musicians!

yeah! – and Elvis … will …

http://www.always-the-king.de

always be the king – no matter what

My favourite is Michaele Jackson!

Michael Jackson is THE BEST singer wen it came to Pop and Elvis was only famous in The U.S. while Michael was an international superstar. He was famous at the age of 5 and he was married to Elvis Presleys daughter which means he must be the sexiest. People are sayin that younger elvis was sexier, but if you see Elvis wen he died. he was a FAT ASS beast. Yes, Michael had surgery but he still made the ladies go crazy. Wen it comes to his the most stylish, come on. Kids these days, we try to break dance, but Michael is the king, with his moonwalk, his gravity defyin moves and his creativity. What does Elvis have?? Sideburns? A leather jacket? Michael Jackson has his own still and he had more flareee!!! Hes Michael Jackson, winner of 5 Grammies. He has had more than 20 #1 songs! Hes been all over the world and if you ask ANYONE they kno who he is! Elvis was famous but Michael was and always will b a SUPERSTAR and King of POP and ppl are always sayin who is the King of Rock, Elvis Presley or The Beattles. Michael has no competition!!!!!
R.I.P. Michael Jackson, We will NEVER forget u!!!!

There’s no comparison guys…

Just check the number of albums sold!! And after death, Michaels album sales are soaring AGAIN!

He was, is and will be the KING of pop always. But I agree that Elvis was better looking when he was younger.

As I said in my opinion MJ was the best artist ever.
However, Elvis Presley has definitely sold more albums than Michael.

MJ IN ALL FACTORS!!!!!!

SORRY ELVIS BUT YOU WAAAAAY FROM THE 50′s

THE YOUTH DOESNT LIKE ELVIS! WE WANT MJ!!!!

THIS IS 2009, NOT 1950!! HELLO PEOPLE WAKE UP! WELCOME TO THE FUTURE!!

I do not think you can choose between those two. they where and are both so uniq and so fantastic.
I love them both.. <3

LET`S BE HONEST HERE. MICHAEL JACSON AS A SINGER PALED IN COMPARRISON TO ELVIS PRESLEY, JACKSON SOUNDED THE SAME ON EVERYTHING HAD HIS HIGH PITCHED GIRLY VOICE. ELVIS PRESLEY`S RANGE WAS INCREDIBLE. ELIVS WALKED

ON STAGE AND EXCITIED THE CROWND FOR HIMSELF, HE DIDN`T NEED FIREWORKS DISPALY`S AND EXPLODING SCOREBOARDS BEHIND HIM. AS A PERSON, HE HAD HIS WEAKNESS`S YES, OVER TAKING HIS MEDICATION, no question. HOWEVER, HE CERTAINLY WASN`T PLAYING WITH LITTLE KIDS, NOW THE BLACK COMMUNITY IS EMBRACING JACKSON, UNTIL HE DIED THEY DIDNT WANT HAVE ANYTHING TO WITH HIM, HE TURNED HIMSELF WHITE. LET`S FACE IT MICHAEL JACKSON WAS TWO DIFFERENT PEOPLE, BORN A LITTLE BLACK BOY NAD ENDED UP LOOKING LIKE AN OLD WHITE TRANSVESTITE.

Let me say this…

They were both great performers but lets take a look at who did what first.

Michael is known for going up on his toes (like he does in the Billy Jean video)…Elvis did the same thing, just first.

After traveling the world Michael gathered fans from every corner of the globe…Elvis did the same thing, just first but never performed outside of North America.

The famous wardrobe of Michael is just a newer, modernized version of Elvis’ rhinestone jumpsuits and gold jackets.

Oh! and for all you “know it all’s” as for Michael and his black pants and white socks, I dare you to checkout “Elvis Presley-hound dog-1956″ or any other footage you can find from that time….YES my friends! Elvis wore the famous “Michael Jackson” black pants and white socks…he just wore them first.

Elvis could sing! and you have to be fair and factor in the difference of era and time in which they performed. Elvis could sing any song and sing it better than the original artist. -FACT-

Michael is known for choreographing his own dance moves. Check out “Jail House Rock” Elvis choreographed the dance scene for the song of the same title.

It’s weird that Michael could sell-out concerts in England but couldn’t find a place that would let him perform in Vegas. Elvis sold out 100′s of concerts in Vegas.

It was Michael and his people that coined the phrase “King of Pop” because he wanted the respect Elvis has.

Michael is known for the movies…Oh! wait a sec! Michael didn’t make any movies. Elvis did over 30 movies (like them or not that’s nothing to overlook)

Even the way they died (God rest their souls) both before their times, both under great controversy. i don’t mean this to be rude in anyway but…Elvis did it first.

Michael is known for his Music, dance moves, HONEST love for children, plastic surgery, and in some circles for his charity.

Elvis is known for his Music, his voice, being able to perform songs in different languages and sound just as awesome, dance moves, his love for Cadillacs, Graceland, his charity, his movies, sideburns, rhinestone jumpsuits, playing the guitar and piano, fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches, Vegas, I could go on and on.

No matter how you look at it…Elvis is KING! That’s why everyone (including Michael) will be compared to him.

This of course, is my opinion and in no way was it intended to upset anyone…in fact I love Michael. I think he was an awesome performer and person. I am sad to see him go and hope that he is now at peace and happy.

Elvis did absolutely nothing for black people other than being influence by black music and convert it into his own style that appeal to white folks (research who listens to rock music the most).Micheal on the other hand had a wider audience {mostly white} and he sang “The Motown Sound”. To be honest i have never heard an Elvis song in my life{no kidding i live in the Caribbean}.In The End the 2 are Legends in their own right and will live on Forever.

PS Their both better than anything else thats being put out now.

haha…Elvis stole \”black\” music? How is it stealing if that\’s what you grow up with and all you know?

But if this is true, did Michael then steal the moon-walk? cuz they were doing it in the \”black\” streets before Micheal used it on stage…and as far as I know Michael didn\’t grow up in or around the streets

no one can do that!

elvis is sooo beautifull and michael jakson has a fake nose
he’s playing with kids he is crazy!

michael jackson all day!!!!!! RIP

Michael Jackson…

Took Music to a whole new level that no other artist can compare to whether they came before or after. He had pure talent, a genius & a natural at his craft. Michael has an amazing voice, was electrifying as an entertainer, & as for style well he definitely knew how to stand out. Michael in the 80′s was sexy but I definitely would give the sexiest title to Elvis cause he was sure something to look at.

Michael Jackson
Greater Than Elvis
Bigger than the Beatles
The best there was
The best there is
& The best there ever will be…

Rest Easy King of Pop

Michael Jackson wins. His music, dance moves and philantropy win me over. Elvis was a racist against mexicans!

michael jackson

there is only one king it’s ELVIS PRESLEY before ELVIthere was nothing , Elvis had a best voice of the world

MICHAEL JACKSON I THE BEST!!! EVEEEEER!!! Wathever you say

Elvis was only big on his day because America refused to embrace the black artists in his era, African American rhythm-and-blues performers of the late 1940s were completely marginalised, remember we’re talking about the period of segregation where most RADIO STATION REFUSED TO PLAY WHAT THEY CALLED ‘NEGRO MUSIC’

Little Richard, for instance, was once quoted as saying, “Elvis was paid $25,000 for doing three songs in a movie and I only got $5,000, and if it wasn’t for me, Elvis would starve.” And, after hearing Presley’s version of the song “Trouble,” blues legend Muddy Waters thought it sounded an awful lot like his recording of “Hootchie Coochie Man.” “I better watch out,” he concluded. “I believe whitey’s pickin’ up on things that I’m doin’.”

Helen Kolawole claimed, “Black music never stays underground. White people always seek it out, dilute it and eventually claim it as their own … This is fine, but be honest about it.”

Elvis was only big on his day because America refused to embrace the black artists in his era, African American rhythm-and-blues performers of the late 1940s were completely marginalised, remember we’re talking about the period of segregation where most RADIO STATION REFUSED TO PLAY WHAT THEY CALLED ‘NEGRO MUSIC’

Little Richard, said

“Elvis was paid $25,000 for doing three songs in a movie and I only got $5,000, and if it wasn’t for me, Elvis would starve.”

And, after hearing Presley’s version of the song “Trouble,” blues legend Muddy Waters thought it sounded an awful lot like his recording of “Hootchie Coochie Man.” “I better watch out,” he concluded. “I believe whitey’s pickin’ up on things that I’m doin’.”

Helen Kolawole claimed, “Black music never stays underground. White people always seek it out, dilute it and eventually claim it as their own … This is fine, but be honest about it.”

I’m not saying Elvis wasn’t talented (and lets all pretend he didn’t outright plagiarise or as he called it get ‘inspired by black music’) he was performing during a time when there wasn’t an even playing field, when his black counterparts were unfairly handicapped.

How can Elvis be regarded as the greatest of HIS TIME (let alone off all time) when his competitors were
not even allowed to play in many venues,
or have their music aired on radio stations,
or tour in Southern states,
or promte their music

Michael Jackson on the other broke records left, right and centre purely on his talent with everyone else being allowed to compete!!

MICHAEL JACKSON WINS!

He is the greatest thing that ever happened to music.

He is the most popular person in the world ever.

Highest selling artist in the history of music entertainment and his impact on the music scene can’t even be compared to others.

His death resulted in a surge in sales which is bigger than ELVIS AND JOHN LENNON COMBINED!

HE IS BIGGER THAN THE BEATLES AND ELVIS PRESLEY COMBINED ON A WORLDWIDE SCALE.

I have been to almost every country in the world. There are places where they wouldn’t even know who Elvis or The Beatles are but Michael is known and loved in every single part of the planet, literally!

I think Michael is the best.

He has a better voice and his songs are great. I mean FANTASTIC. No one can beat Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson is hot!

Elvis sux.

of course the best is Michael Jackson !
Michael Jackson is forever the king with no doubt !
MICHAEL JACKSON IS FOREVER , AND EVER ! (L) he’s the best , the best , the best !

Elvis in the Guinness World Record book

Most Hit Singles On US Chart

Elvis Presley had a record 149 hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1956 and 1996. THe King of rock ‘n’ roll took his first step towards a musical career at the age of eight, when he won $5 in a local singing contest in Tupelo, Mississippi performing the Red Folley ballad, “Old Shep”.

Most US No. 1 Albums By A Male Solo Artist

Elvis Presley had a record nine solo albums reach the number one spot on the US chart. They were – Elvis Presley (1956), Elvis (1956), Loving You (1957), Elvis Christmas Album (1957), GI Blues (1960), Something For Everybody (1961), Blue Hawaii (1961), Roustabout (1964), and Elvis – Aloha From Hawaii (1973).

Most Weeks On UK Singles Chart

Elvis Presley’s 111 hits have spent a total of 1,149 weeks in the UK singles chart since “Heartbreak Hotel” debuted on May 11, 1956. In the weeks following his death on August 16, 1977, his record sales predictably rocketed. Sales of the tragically fitting “Way Down” went way up – propelling Presley once more to the number one spot.

Most Consecutive Weeks On UK Singles Chart

Elvis Presley is the artist with the most consecutive weeks in the UK chart. His 13 hit singles, from “A Mess Of Blues”, in 1960, to “One More Broken Heart For Sale”, in 1963, spent an unbroken 144 weeks in the chart.

Most Hit Albums On UK Chart

As of February 2001, Elvis Presley had 100 hit albums in the UK chart. This is just one of the 15 records held by The King – others include “Most No.1 Singles In The UK Chart”, “Most No.1 Hit Singles By A Solo Artist”, and “Most Fan Clubs”.

Most RIAA Certificates Held By A Single Artist

The recording artist with the most certified titles ever is Elvis Presley with 235. This total is comprised of 132 gold, 70 platinum, and 33 multiplatinum certificates. RIAA stands for the Recording Industry Association of America.

Most Platinum Certificates For Record Sales

The only audited measure of record sales in the USA is certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Elvis Presley holds the record for the most platinum certificates issued by the RIAA, with 70.

Most Charted Artist

Elvis Presley’s records spent a cumulative total of 1,155 weeks on the UK singles chart since his first hit Heartbreak Hotel released on May 11, 1956.

Most Fan Clubs

There are more than 613 active Elvis Presley fan clubs worldwide, accounting for a total membership 510,489. The longest running of these is the French “La Voix d’Elvis”, founded in January, 1956, by Evelyne Bellemin. It currently has 30 members. His fans take all kinds of guises -there’s even a group parachuting Elvis impersonators called the “Flying Elvi”, the 10 high-altitude look-alikes can be booked to drop in on any occasion!

Richest Dead Celebrity
In the year 2000, 23 years after he died of a heart attack, Elvis Presley earned $35 million (£25 million.) Since he first launched his recording career, Elvis has sold more than one billion albums, generating fat royalty checks for his family. Elvis left daughter Lisa-Marie his Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tenn., which earns $15 million (£10.5 million) annually in admission fees, while $5 million (£3.5 million) was earned by selling Presley related articles like T-shirts and toys.
Some folks say he’s still working at a gas station in Tennessee, or stacking shelves in a local Wal-Mart, or performing as a wedding singer. But the career of the dead Elvis is proving to be much more lucrative than any of these professions. In 2000 the Elvis estate earned $35 million from record sales, merchandise, and licensing deals.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Elvis is an icon. Let’s look at how people become icons and how you too could end up immortalised in history! An important first step is to capture a moment or happening in history. Elvis is a great example – he didn’t invent rock ‘n’ roll, but his charisma, stage presence, and great voice brought it to a whole new audience. Like the film star James Dean (who was one of Presley’s heroes), Elvis also captured a new spirit of rebellion among America’s youth in the 1950s. The way Elvis used to gyrate his hips caused controversy back then, but icons are often controversial – just look at Eminem.

CHECK THIS OUT…
In 1970 there were 250 professional Elvis impersonators. Today there are estimated to be 35,000. If this trend continues at the same rate there will be 700 million Elvis impersonators by 2060 – that’s double the population of the USA and Canada combined.

Most Durable Elvis Impersonator

The world’s most durable Elvis Presley impersonator was Belgium’s Victor Beasley. The boundless Belgian had been belting out The King’s tunes since 1955, a total of 48 years, and spanned every stage of the late King’s career – from the early rockabilly days right through to the lavish showmanship of the Vegas era. Like Elvis, Vick also developed his singing voice at a local church, and in another parallel with the life of the King, did military service in Germany. “They were stationed very close,” explained Vick’s wife. “But unfortunately they never met.” The boogieing Belgian – whose favorite number was “Pledging My Love” – had transformed his home in Wuurstwezel, just outside Antwerp, into a shrine to The King, which he named “Small Graceland”. He had also recently been made an honorary citizen of Tulepo – the King’s birthplace.

Most Valuable Hair

The most valuable hair clippings sold at auction are a mass of dark black cuttings from the head of Elvis Presley. The King’s curls were sold by his personal barber, Homer “Gill” Gilleland, for $115,120 (£72,791), buyer’s premium included, to an anonymous buyer during an online auction held by MastroNet Inc., Oak Brook, Illinois, USA, on November 15, 2002. The lock of hair is approximately 8 cm (3 in) in diameter and is accompanied by letters of authenticity from Tom Morgan Jr. (detailing their history), John W Heath (the world’s foremost Elvis memorabilia expert) and John Reznikoff of University Archives (the world’s most respected authority in the field of hair collecting).

1) Michael jackson for sure.I dont like elvis voice. its not sexy:P
2)Michael jackson! Elvis is not from my time. And I once saw a video and I actually dont see anything special. When michael came on stage it was magic!You could really feel his energy..
3)hahah. Of COURSE MICHAEL JACKSON.SOO HOT
4)UUUh. I choose mike.. I dont like elvis style. His hear is weird…sorry to say..

HUHUH …whats wrong with you peeeps…Rlol
You know mike is tha BEST. Elvis can’t be compared. No one listens to Elvis anymore, he was ‘good’ in his own time. I am from Holland. And we did a contest with MJ fans and Elvis fans. And the Elvis fans here can’t even sing one song! they have all forgotten the words… Now name one song of Mike. Thriller..beat it.. even if you where locked up in some box you can sing those songss… MIKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE is tha best…Just live with it. Elvis Time is over…Michael jackson music lives forever!!
R.I.P Mj ..Respect

ahhah elvis fans Rlol.

99% of tha world knows mike. Who is Elvis again??

i pick mj for everything cause i dance like him so… but dont get me wrong i love elvis too but i go for mj!!!

Michael jackson could total be #1 on everything HES THE BOMB!! HEY PEPOLE LISTEN WITHOUT MICHAEL JACKSON THERE WOULD BE NOOO ARTIST TO HAVE GREAT SO THINK ABOUT IT WHERE WOULD U GET IT IF HE WERENT HERE!!!

This new generation (esp. after the 70′s) has no idea how famous and popular Elvis was. People who were born after the 80′s grew up in the MJ era. Both had their moments. Both gave the world a new wave of music. Both had their styles. MJ with his moonwalk and shiny clothes. EP with his amazing hair (which was new to the world at his time) and jumpsuits. EP is the king of rock and MJ is the king of pop. Both are kings, it’s quite hard to compare them.

I’d also like to mention that Madison1989 is the typical stereotype person the world just doesn’t need.

Thanks.

MJ is the best of all time ,, elvis sing like a drunk man you can`t compare elvis with MJ is like a ford and a bugati veyron for example MJ won the titles the best artist of the year, decade, century, millenium and the greatest entertainer ever but elvis?????? MJ is the best in the real world and elvis is the king of his bathroom

MJ all the way he was the best love you MJ rest in peace

Michael Jackson !!!! He is the King and no one can beat him Love U Michael <3333 foreva *_*

Elvis was the leader of the pack with talent, voice, style, shows and even his films.
Michael was talented but you never saw him on stage by himself; always hoards of dancers. Never actually did much for the last 15 years of his life other than get away with child abuse charges.
Just because he has died doesn’t mean people can start blowing things way out of proportion; Jacko will NEVER equal Elvis in any sense; MJ had 2 or 3 good albums and that doesn’t make you the best. You have to excel at everything.
Elvis was the master at entertainment and when he walked on screen/stage people just knew without a doubt that a true star was about. Michael as good as he was, will just not be remembered in the same way.
Don’t believe what his record company are feeding the press, he didn’t have a career after BAD, was mostly plastic and by the time he died, completely useless at performance. Old before his time maybe, but useless none the less.

MJ all day

i love michael jackson

Who has the better voice?
MICHAEL JACKSON

Who was the best entertainer?
MICHAEL JACKSON

Who was the sexiest?
MICHAEL JACKSON

Who had the best style sense?
MICHAEL JACKSON

MICHAEL JACKSON THE KING OF MUSIC <3

MICHAEL IS THE BEST !!!!!

is this a joik are something ?

i mean who the hell is elvis ?

i’m from belgium and omg mj is sooooooo popular , it isen’t normal!!!!! every knows the KING OF POp !!!!

MICHAEL JACKSON !!!!
is the sexiest and he has the best and exentriexst voic of all times!!! HE had he’s on style !!!!

he did so much for the childeren !! And elvis ?

mj had he’s on style of dance !! And elvis?

sooooo hands down for the KING OF POP

I thing MJ is better than Elvis because Elvis was very fat. (sorry for my English) This opinion can be wrong, I'm only 12

both are icons, both deserve the praise heaped upon them. Unfortuantely, both were tortured souls that sought refuge in prescription drugs. Elvis died fat and MJ died a caricature of himself…both lonely souls. Both died in a similar fashion 32 years apart.
Elvis was called the King by the public and in fact hated to be called it whereas MJ was self proclaimed. Elvis did everything first and changed the face of popular music at the same time as being the main force behind a social, cultural revolution. MJ was a natural evolution in music history who did tremedous things. Elvis is known around the world, but never toured anywhere outisde of the US and Canada. Elvis gave vasts amount of money to charity, but never sought the publicity. Elvis was doing charity concerts before it became fashionable. MJ loved Elvis and Elvis loved the Jacksons and probably would have loved Off the Wall, Thriller etc.. . Elvis never professed to be a dancer, he just went where the music took him, naturally…this was unheard of in the fifties and led to him being banned. Elvis did not write songs as it was the fifties, singer songwriters became normal from the sixties onwards, MJ did. Both were heavily involved in the arrangment/production and quality of output. Elvis served two years in the army at the hieght of his fame.MJ has the biggest selling album of all time, Elvis is the biggest selling solo artist of all time. Elvis made 30+ movies and,without an all star cast (like concerts from Live Aid onwards), delivered a concert beamed around the world. Elvis would have won Amercian Idol, MJ would have won Americas Got Talent.

ignorent piece of shit. mj is the best, dont hate

hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Michael jackson is the king 4ever Elvis is nothing
yes
Moonwolke

i disargee with brian quinn because mj is known 2 day 2 think about shity ass elvis like

1. the winner 4 best voice is mj
2.mj was the best enterainer did you see the type crowds he had ppl wear fainting
did elvis ever rip of his shirt in a pefomance no

Elvis did used to glide his feet. He had some amazing moves.

People only remember his first name because it's so unusual, unlike Michael which is common. He was born with the name so you can't really give him credit for that. You are praising the image and not the man. As Elvis said: "The image is one thing and the human being is another. It's very hard to live up to an image."

Until Mike dies you can't say how long his star would shine as you can't foresee the future. Now he is dead and his star is alight.

1) Elvis had a deeper voice, Mike's was sweeter, both could shout rock lyrics. Personally I prefer Elvis. He was always so cool and could just sing whenever and however he wanted to.

2) Both were great entertainers. Mike did Moonwalker and Thriller which were pretty amazing, Elvis did a lot of great movies. Mike perhaps had some more super exciting shows, with all the fireworks, and some awesome dance moves, but it was the glitter around that made you say "wow", whereas with Elvis it was the man. He didn't need any stage or special effects to make you stand in awe. Elvis had some equally amazing dance moves, and his general persona was awe inspiring. Maybe some of Mike's moves were more distinct though, such as the infamous Moonwalk, but what about Elvis' complex mix of shakes, shudders, slides, he had so many different styles, just "wow". Both recorded a lot of very famous songs. Mike also wrote some of his own whereas Elvis didn't. But if you read some elvis quotes and listen to him talk, he was an amazingly caring guy, while mike was more sensitive. I think Mike had more mental health issues, probably with his appearance. Elvis had more physical issues such as overeating and drugtaking. Overall, I think Elvis was the coolest cat. Elvis never stopped winning people's hearts, but unfortunately Mike got a bad rap with the press due to his eccentric behaviour.

3) All the ladies say it's Elvis, and i agree. Mike was sweet and sensitive, Elvis was a hunk of burning love.

4) Mike had some real inspiring and amazingly super cool styles, but so did Elvis.

What can I say, these two guys were both great entertainers. But what raises Elvis above the bar for me is his kind, caring, generous and knowable personality. When he spoke or sang, you'd feel like he's speaking right to you.

Elvis was a loveable people person. But i guess it was easier for him because he looked so great. Poor mike had tons of issues with his image.

I think Mike was outstanding in a couple of areas, but Elvis was the best all round. One of the greatest people ever to have lived. Elvis was the best. As Gary Canton said above, they don't call him "The King" for nothing.

You are wrong man! Michael won! He definitely has a greater voice! Billie Jean song won 8 grammy arwards!He is cool!

Elvis is the rocker…. and He is the Roller. He is the Rock and Roller…..
Hail Elvis….the King……

my boy my boy, elvis wins this all the way. michael jackson was a good dancer but not such a good singer. elvis was a good singer and dancer point blank, and elvis sold more records and albums world wide. elvis got more attention than michael jackson, he was the spotlight. michael jackson was really with the jackson 5 in the 70s and elvis was always be himself. elvis presley is the king of music. thank you, thank you very much.

uhm, elvis was popular in ALL countries. in fact, he's still popular in ALL countries. and he didnt even perform in them!

i agree that michael was the best with all of those catagories, i think michael was the sexiest, especially during the Bad Era, and michael was the best ever because michael managed to get through to younger generations, i'm 13 i know as much as i could know about the king, he is my idol and i love him x Elvis, i won't diss, coz that ain't fair, he was a good singer and i respect him and his fans and he did have brilliant abilities when it came to music. However, michael all the way! i love you michael! you are the best x RIP x

Rubbish! these comments infuriate me! at least michael got through to youngsters! kids dont even know elvis, he is dead, forgotton, michael will live on forever! especially in my heart x if you say i'm crazy go ahead, i'm a HUGE fan, i'm 13 and i love him so much and i am proud. P.S to anyone that says MJ fan's are crazy, we are not the crazy ones, we are the normal ones because we know a good thing when we see it . x michael had looks… bad era… he could sing any genre of music and it would go, MJ rocks and no direspect but the king of rock, and nothing else, has been forgotton, especially by the younger generation! RIP Mj xx

Wow, those Elvis Fans must be on some DEEEP CRACK.
When I saw this topic I had to search on Google who the hell Elvis was??

When I saw his videos on youtube and his moves I came to the following conclusion:
Elvis is just WAAAAAAAAY TOOOO overrated! There are even singers TODAY that can sing better, with more control, emotions and feeling then Elvis .. BELIEVE ME!!!

Cant really say that about Michael though. Not even talking about the moves.
Michael Jackson IN ALL Factors!
To me you cannot compare MJ to Elvis. MJ is faaaaaar above him.

i think MJ is better according 2 the rules of being king of pop rock ray blahblahblah they need 2 have more than 30years of experience.so i counted and elvis had around 44-49 and MJ has probaly over 50

"Before Elvis, there was nothing." John Lennon.
"Every time things go badly, I listen to a record of Elvis and everything arrange." John Lennon.
"Without Elvis, nobody of us would have existed" Buddy Holly.
"There was numerous pretenders, but single King." Bruce Springsteen
"Elvis was a blessing, he opened doors to the Negro music." Little Richard.

Elvis had a great voice.
What is that what says Michael Jackson unguardedly already went to Graceland, to Memphis?
Because I, I went there.
I'm French. And here, Elvis, person knows really apparently. It is depressing ( ).
But this summer I discovered Elvis, to Memphis, to Graceland. And Michael Jackson, I thought of the same step as he could compete with Elvis…
It is not because MJ is more "recent" than it is better. And Elvis continues to be known?
In Brief.
I. Love. ELVIS !!!!!!!!!!!

Someone must be really silly to compare the King to other artists! What I like is when hearing Americans (especially black jealous racists) who didn’t travel outside their country giving their opinion on other countries! Just for information, I was a MJ fan in the 80’s in a small country in Asia when I heard the song “My Boy” from Elvis, and then the videos “That’s the way it is” and “Elvis on tour”. From that moment I threw all my MJ, Madonna, Elton John, G Michael… tapes. When you discover the King (especially stuff from 69 to 75), you can’t listen to other artists, it’s just impossible.

The King is known even in tiny countries (I was born in one of them) on our planet. Now that I’m in France, the result is the same, you hear on the TV “The King” when they talk about Elvis. The King had 3 number1 hits in 2005 in England almost 30 years after his death, MJ’s last number1 hit must be in the 90s!

I’ll write nothing about talent and voice range, because the comparison is sooo stupid (just listen to “patch it up” on youtube and judge it by yourself, if you have the capacity and the musical knowledge to judge…!)

no doubt mj

Elvis is win, of cours.

Elvis Elvis and Elvis
The fact alone that he has so many fans afther 30 years since he died says it all.
MJ is good but like all artists( including Elvis) he stole a lot from others . His moves , just look at clips from James Brown, Jackie Wilson and a lot of others that came before him and you see where he got them from. I like a lot of his songs but Elvis could sing everything.He sang live, i do'nt think Michael sang everything live during his tours, just try to dance like he did and attempt to sing a song at the same time. A lot of artists who put on a show like that these days do'nt sing live and use a lot of tape. Look at Madona, Spears, Gaga …etc
Music has become more a show a dance act more than what it shoud be about , the music, a lot of the hit tunes of today do'nt last very long and are forgotten afther a few months.

And MJ fans, just listen at Elvis singing " If i can dream" he cut that in 1968 and "In the ghetto" in 1969. I believe that to be before Lennon cut "Imagine" He did make a statement how he felt about certain thing that where happening around him. And a lot of black artists from the fifthees know Elvis broke down the barriers for them . These days a lot of youngsters do"nt know that any more.And writing your own song, let me say this, al lot of artists that write song should better have done so for someone who could sing. It is all about the way you bring it, that is what makes it a classic

He ript of his shirt but there was not a lot to see. And crowds, you do have to read a lot about Elvis also read he did around 150 concerts a year from 1970-1977 ( sold out concerts) And if you listen and take your time to discover Elvis music you know who had the best voice.( R&R, country, pop, gospel and blues)

Are you sure you live on this planet ?

I agree! MJJ is my total HERO!!!!

RIP king

Michael was not only a genius of the music he was also a genius of dance, their shows were very well made compared with the already Elviz the Michael + and burst than the Elviz …

The real genius was Quincy Jones not M.J.. And just look at clips from james brown etc and you see wher MJ got his dancing from.

Singer: Both were fantastic. It's a tie. I know he isn't on this, but I choose Freddie Mercury

Entertainer: Both were amazing, and I would LOVE to see them both perform, however I would prefer to see a Michael Jackson concert.

Sexiest: Both were drop dead gorgeous. Choosing is REALLY difficult. But Michael's dance moves make me weak in the knees every time.

Style: Both where extremely iconic. I love both of their styles. I prefer Michael's, though. I love his gold pants and his sparkly outfit in the "Rock With You" video.

Michael is the best in everything and sexiest!! Elvis argument is invalid!!

ELVIS ALL THE WAY, YAH. Micheal jackson sings pop that drops dead like a rock

I saw this page and I expected that everyone supported Michael Jackson cause his was really a very very good singer and showman but I read and see that almost everyone loves Elvis as so as me.
I have nothing to say, you said all. But, anyway, there's nothing to say, it is clear: ELVIS!
No one had have asked it, it doesn't exist any question.

Elvis by far if you really break it down. I prefer mj because he is my generation but i never liked king of pop title. I always wished mj would have come up with a different title. I hate to admit it but Elvis is king. I always thought mj wanted to be like Elvis. I always liked the slogan, America has had forty four presidents but only one king, Elvis Presley. Like I said I hate to admit it but its true.

Michael Jackson of course!!
Michael writes his own songs and is pure.
Elvis did steal a lot from black artists.
Elvis also isn't even near to the dancing of MJ! OMG is the world when he's dancing! =o
MJ is populair ALL over the world.
Elvis only in the US.
So simple: MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON. The King of Music!

I totally agree artiest these days have no real singing talent like the one and only Elvis Presley. its so advanced in the technical side of recording its so easy these days to fake something and say it was really you singing at the time. Who was it jessica or Ashley Simpson a few years ago that got caught lip singing on stage. And also its true that starting even in the 90′s artist have focused so much more on the dance and not the songs 

WTF I’m sure people that aren’t even fans of Elvis would call you an ass everyone knows who Elvis is and what he did. All music today Elvis deserves credit for all of it without Elvis there wouldn’t have been no Michael Jackson or any modern singer

Oh Elvis, you will win this easily.
Yes it true, you never wrote your own songs. Although wen you started out, things were that way..But you were a cultural revolution, not just musical…
Your animal instincts on stage were equal to no one, not coreagraphed, just sheer instinct…You did this when nobody was doing it…You sang fast songs like nobody, ballads like no one…Blues, Country, Rock, Pop, Gospel, Soul, you sang it all..Charisma? Humour? My boy, my boy…You looked good too…And I am  a straight 8.
Yes it is true you never performed outside of USA and Canada, but yet you are this awsome global legend…There is not even one full 50´s concert with picture and audio, but yet…Oh, that tv special in 68…
M. Jackson, was also talented, but I wonder Elvis singing Beat It…He would beat M.J. at his own game…
M. Jackson, can dance, sing? Well even maybe so, hell, he can even marry Elvis`s daughter, but he does not stand a chance.

I told you man, this was going to be easy….

Elvis if you ever comeback, we will never will let you go again my friend. Take care…

Thank youuuu.  Aaaah. Good niiiightttt.