Ron Pia

 

Michael Jackson vs Elvis Presley? At least once a week I'll have someone message me saying Elvis was more popular than Michael. I usually just shake my head in amazement but I would like to hear your opinion..The following response I found online says EXACTLY how I feel..What do you think? Michael Jackson is and always will remain bigger than Elvis Presley ever was. You Elvis fans need to understand that the claim Elvis is only known in North America (Excluding Mexico) and parts of Europe is true. Yes the satellite argument Elvis fans will make well if that is true Michael Jackson still has or in today's standard had 4.8 Billion Fans which has been confirmed by CNN and The Guardian and Elvis audience was 1.6 billion. It is a fact that Elvis Presley was never really known outside of North America and parts of Europe and it is not his fault his manager never let him tour around the world because of his own insecurities. So Elvis never really had the chance to come out and shine in front of the world. Now if he did this would be a lot closer. Everywhere Michael Jackson went to Asia in Japan, Thailand, Seoul, India, Malaysia Michael Jackson was mobbed he was also very loved and known in China just as much as Jesus is out there. That is 4 billion people Michael Jackson would definitely take Asia from Elvis and by those standards Elvis can take every other continent but Michael would still win the fame battle. Yes Elvis has an artifact in India but all of India loves Michael Jackson and he has thousands of artifacts out in India Michael Jackson in known in the rich and poor parts of India. Africa yes in Africa nobody knows about Elvis Presley but they all know who Michael Jackson is and they love him especially since Michael Jackson made a music video and performed in Tunisia and South Africa and was mobbed again. Michael Jackson already took Asia and Africa. Let's move on to Europe now Elvis was well known in parts of Europe like the UK, Germany but Michael Jackson was known there plus the rest of Europe he performed in Europe many times on his Tours. Asia, Africa and Europe Michael Jackson takes it. Now South America Brazil, Barcelona all know and love Michael Jackson as well They Don't Care About Us was made in Brazil. Michael Jackson did many concerts in South America as well he takes this one. Asia, Africa, Europe and South America 6+ billion people goes to Michael Jackson. Now North America including Mexico which Michael takes America which I'll give to Elvis and Canada also Elvis so North America is Elvis cake. Australia Michael Jackson toured there a lot of times and got mobbed and always sold out Michael Jackson takes Australia. Antarctica heck I wouldn't be surprised if I seen some Penguins moonwalking out there or doing the Anti Gravity Lean.

Winners by continents

Asia (4 billion people) - Michael Jackson

Africa (1 billion people) - Michael Jackson

Europe (750 million people) - Michael Jackson

South America (600+ million people) - Michael Jackson

North America (500+ million people) - Elvis Presley

Australia (25 million people) - Michael Jackson

So Michael Jackson takes this easily I know because much of my friends are from these continents and they say Elvis music isn't really played but everyone knows of Michael Jackson. Now I know you all are gonna say but Elvis sold more albums, had more hits, more Top 10 Singles true but with about 15 more albums and it's not like he's miles ahead of Michael Jackson. He made about 15 more albums and is barely ahead. Also most of the sales derive from the United States. Most successful artists like Bruno Mars, Beyonce, Chris Brown, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber all say Michael Jackson is their main inspiration for their music even a similar worldwide artist like Madonna is mainly influenced by Michael Jackson. Not many artists say Elvis Presley was their main inspiration in music and if they do they are nowhere near as popular as the artists I listed.

Winner - Michael Jackson it's not even close....

By the way Elvis had 3 Grammy Awards (all in the gospel category)..Michael had 13 Grammy Awards plus other ones for " Special Achievement "........

Your thoughts?