Michael Jackson vs Bob Marley
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Michael Jackson United States · 1958–2009 77% · #1 in the world
- Bob Marley Jamaica · 1945–1981 23% · #49 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Michael Jackson over Bob Marley, 77% to 23%. Michael Jackson is #1 of the 350 musicians in the world ranking and Bob Marley #49.
The case for each
Michael Jackson: The King of Pop: Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, the moonwalk and 13 US number-one singles as a solo artist. Thriller is still the best-selling album of all time.
Bob Marley: The Jamaican who took reggae to the world with the Wailers: 'No Woman, No Cry', 'One Love', 'Redemption Song'. A voice of Rastafari and of peace in Jamaica; the compilation Legend is among the best-selling albums ever. Died at 36 in 1981.
Side by side
| Michael Jackson | Bob Marley | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #1 | #49 |
| Country | United States | Jamaica |
| Lived | 1958–2009 | 1945–1981 |