Michael Jackson vs Bruno Mars
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Michael Jackson United States · 1958–2009 82% · #1 in the world
- Bruno Mars United States · 1985– 18% · #151 in the world
What the votes say
A landslide: the world picks Michael Jackson over Bruno Mars, 82% to 18%. Michael Jackson is #1 of the 350 musicians in the world ranking and Bruno Mars #151; among the 217 from the United States, they are #1 and #74.
The case for each
Michael Jackson: The King of Pop: Thriller is the best-selling album ever, and the moonwalk, the sequined glove and the music videos of the 1980s set the standard every pop performer since is measured against.
Bruno Mars: The Honolulu-born singer, songwriter and showman of 'Just the Way You Are', 'Uptown Funk' and 24K Magic, which swept the Grammys including Album of the Year. Often called the closest thing to Michael Jackson on stage today.
Side by side
| Michael Jackson | Bruno Mars | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #1 | #151 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Lived | 1958–2009 | 1985– |