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Michael Jackson

United States · 1958–2009

#1 of the greatest musicians of all time, ranked by everyone.

• #1 among pop and rock musicians

Vote: Michael Jackson vs Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · See the Top 100

Nearby in the ranking

1. Michael Jackson United States · 1958–2009
2. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Austria · 1756–1791
3. Eminem United States · 1972–
4. Ludwig van Beethoven Germany · 1770–1827

Face-offs

• Michael Jackson vs Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 60% – 40%
• Michael Jackson vs Eminem 61% – 39%
• Michael Jackson vs Ludwig van Beethoven 62% – 38%
• Michael Jackson vs Elvis Presley 62% – 38%
• Michael Jackson vs Freddie Mercury 65% – 35%