Michael outshines Elvis-This story is such b.s.!

[ph10579]

Michael Jackson outshines Elvis Presley


September 7, 2:35 AMIndianapolis Celebrity Headlines ExaminerSue Bergerstein



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Sorry Elvis, Michael is the real king
(Source: AP)
After Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977, he became the biggest entertainment icon ever. However, he has been overshadowed by Michael Jackson, who died on June 25, 2009. Michael is now the real king.
Perhaps part of the reason for this is because Michael, unlike Elvis, had a lot of talent. Michael Jackson might have acted strangely (and in some cases, pathetically) but he was able to sing, dance, play instruments and write songs. Elvis did the same things, but came across more as an amateur.
Perhaps the myth and legend of Elvis is starting to fade away just as it is with Marilyn Monroe. They were icons for years after their deaths but as time went on, their myths started to come apart. Michael Jackson will be remembered long after these two.

[Nicole Presley]

I know for sure that I will never forget Elvis. And I´m sure in 30 years are so, there´s still be a lot of Elvis fans. And I bet, if people don´t believe everything what others say, then in 30 years are so, there will be more Elvis fans than Michael Jackson fans. And for me Elvis will always be the best, no matter what others say!!! I actually don´t have anything against Michael Jackson, but everytime I read such things I get so angry and think means things about Michael, but it´s not his fault. Or did he ever say he would be better than Elvis? If yes, then tell me, then I have a reason to hate him.

[Pacerstar]

On articles like this one, you have to consider the source! Obiously this was written by
a MJ fan, with some axe to grind with Elvis. If this is not the case, then we have to
assume this person lives in a state of debilitated mental faculties. TMO!

[hexia]

It's funny how entertainers are always measured to Elvis. "He was bigger than Elvis. He was better than Elvis". Well, doesn't that say it all?
Have you ever heard anybody say they were bigger than Michael Jackson?

Hands down Michael was a better dancer than Elvis. However, Elvis was a way better singer. As for the shows, Elvis could capture an audience by his presence. He didn't need to be shot out of a cannon or leave the stage with a rocket on his back to get peoples attention.
Also, all of the music Michael made was the same style. Elvis could do any type of song and make it his own.
I like Michaels songs and play them now and then, but he will never come even close to Elvis in any way.

And anyway, I don't see the need to compare them at all. Some people like Elvis, some like Michael Jackson and some like both. Why not just leave it at that?

[Jimmy1966]

i see no comparison with micheal j and ELVIS, the 2 of them were very different in so many ways and not being biased here but elvis was a HAPPENING in music mj was just another entertainer. mj said himself they will be playing elvis presley songs when the world won't even remember who i was. THESE WERE HIS OWN WORDS.

[Tommy]

Never going to happen. Elvis will always be the King of Rock & Roll, because he started the whole phenomenon rolling!

[debtdbruno]

It's funny how entertainers are always measured to Elvis. "He was bigger than Elvis. He was better than Elvis". Well, doesn't that say it all?
Have you ever heard anybody say they were bigger than Michael Jackson?

Hands down Michael was a better dancer than Elvis. However, Elvis was a way better singer. As for the shows, Elvis could capture an audience by his presence. He didn't need to be shot out of a cannon or leave the stage with a rocket on his back to get peoples attention.
Also, all of the music Michael made was the same style. Elvis could do any type of song and make it his own.
I like Michaels songs and play them now and then, but he will never come even close to Elvis in any way.

And anyway, I don't see the need to compare them at all. Some people like Elvis, some like Michael Jackson and some like both. Why not just leave it at that?

Fantastic post

..........and I might add, MJ may be more technically correct at dancing, but I sure as h*** would prefer to see Elvis' pelvis swiveling


Deb

[john carpenter]

Perhaps part of the reason for this is because Michael, unlike Elvis, had a lot of talent. Michael Jackson might have acted strangely (and in some cases, pathetically) but he was able to sing, dance, play instruments and write songs. Elvis did the same things, but came across more as an amateur.

This pisses me off!

[debtdbruno]

That's what it's meant to do...and it's working..........

[Pacerstar]

Perhaps part of the reason for this is because Michael, unlike Elvis, had a lot of talent. Michael Jackson might have acted strangely (and in some cases, pathetically) but he was able to sing, dance, play instruments and write songs. Elvis did the same things, but came across more as an amateur.

This pisses me off!

Me, too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cbg84]

Michael Jackson outshines Elvis Presley


September 7, 2:35 AMIndianapolis Celebrity Headlines ExaminerSue Bergerstein



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Sorry Elvis, Michael is the real king
(Source: AP)
After Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977, he became the biggest entertainment icon ever. However, he has been overshadowed by Michael Jackson, who died on June 25, 2009. Michael is now the real king.
Perhaps part of the reason for this is because Michael, unlike Elvis, had a lot of talent. Michael Jackson might have acted strangely (and in some cases, pathetically) but he was able to sing, dance, play instruments and write songs. Elvis did the same things, but came across more as an amateur.
Perhaps the myth and legend of Elvis is starting to fade away just as it is with Marilyn Monroe. They were icons for years after their deaths but as time went on, their myths started to come apart. Michael Jackson will be remembered long after these two.

Granted it's not wrong for whoever wrote this to think this way and for anyone else to think it troo. But we all know the truth. I will never forget Elvis nor stop loving him. And he outshined Michael all together with everything like does with everyone (except for Josh Groban imo).

[Efan]

How can anyone even like this so called entertainer when he sleeps with children (and he admitted it!). He was good with the Jackson 5 , but after that , forget it . Elvis should no way be compared to MJ . No contest . Elvis accomplished more then MJ ever did .

[Merry]

This is simply Sue Bergerstein's opinion, who is trying to sell the article for the company who employs her.

Simple as that.

Both were talented men in their own ways, in their own genre's and there is heaps of room for both.

Neither Elvis nor Michael should be disrespected, in my opinion. It all goes back again, to Sue Bergerstein's opinion, whoever she is. (I don't care), however, I do care about Elvis and I do care about Michael.

[Brian]

Perhaps part of the reason for this is because Michael, unlike Elvis, had a lot of talent. Michael Jackson might have acted strangely (and in some cases, pathetically) but he was able to sing, dance, play instruments and write songs. Elvis did the same things, but came across more as an amateur.

This pisses me off!

I never saw Michael Jackson play an instrument.

[elvislady]

This is simply Sue Bergerstein's opinion, who is trying to sell the article for the company who employs her.

Simple as that.

Both were talented men in their own ways, in their own genre's and there is heaps of room for both.

Neither Elvis nor Michael should be disrespected, in my opinion. It all goes back again, to Sue Bergerstein's opinion, whoever she is. (I don't care), however, I do care about Elvis and I do care about Michael.

Agreed kim, they were diffrent ends of the spectrum... but one thing that they were both good at was attracting the many fans they had who loved them for who they were, not what they become.



elvislady

[Genie]

Me, too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have to look at this in a calm logical manner, and yes that is difficult.
Crap on the person who wrote the article straight off!
I have never seen MJ play a musical instrument either. Unless it was a bangle or whatever they are called?
Two seperate worlds we have here.
The King is the KING! Michael however does not deserve to be put down, after dying, (rather being accidentally murdered?) he was a sweet man, a child like person with a broken spirit, much like Elvis at some point.
I do not believe he molested any child not ever!
At any rate, Elvis died(>) in 1977 and he is more popular than anyone I know on earth. MJ just recently died..so as far as pixels or patronizing remarks goes, Elvis is holding steady and firm, standing tall and proud.
Nothing to fight about here. They were both very talented, though I cannot see Elvis ever being a "Crotch grabber" I too felt this was not needed to be popular, but it's the times we live in..the moonwalk, the glove, bizzare appearance, and such. Side by side in the same era..Elvis would make people ask Michael who? So don't sweat it, but please, John Carpenter, don't trash a man who sang "We are the world"

[Genie]

I never saw Michael Jackson play an instrument.

EXCUSE ME? ELVIS an amature? What planet did you just arrive from? Or did I misunderstand your chain of thought?
Both had born talent and neither were amatures.

[Genie]

How can anyone even like this so called entertainer when he sleeps with children (and he admitted it!). He was good with the Jackson 5 , but after that , forget it . Elvis should no way be compared to MJ . No contest . Elvis accomplished more then MJ ever did .

Michael loved children..most of them he allowed to slep in his bed were cancer patients... he would not have harmed a child for any reason.
Do you think for one moment in time that Lisa Marie would have married a pedophile!? Not on your life.
Now we can agree that Elvis is the KING... of Rock and Roll..actually his own words was that he was not a King, only Jesus Christ was a King, he is "Just an enteratiner" How humble, how kind and loving...
Michael was indeed the king of pop. I liked him very much, and hurt for the horrid position he was in, and much of it thanks to a lousey father.

[Genie]

Granted it's not wrong for whoever wrote this to think this way and for anyone else to think it troo. But we all know the truth. I will never forget Elvis nor stop loving him. And he outshined Michael all together with everything like does with everyone (except for Josh Groban imo).

AMEN TO JOSH GROBAN!

[Genie]

Perhaps part of the reason for this is because Michael, unlike Elvis, had a lot of talent. Michael Jackson might have acted strangely (and in some cases, pathetically) but he was able to sing, dance, play instruments and write songs. Elvis did the same things, but came across more as an amateur.

This pisses me off!

Why indeed are you not over there on Michael Jacksons site instead of here where you are putting Elvis down publically. I find that a very off thing.
And I don't for one, like it one bit!