Michael Jackson vs Elvis Presley
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Michael Jackson United States · 1958–2009 62% · #1 in the world
- Elvis Presley United States · 1935–1977 38% · #6 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Michael Jackson over Elvis Presley, 62% to 38%. Michael Jackson is #1 of the 350 musicians in the world ranking and Elvis Presley #6; among the 217 from the United States, they are #1 and #3.
The case for each
Michael Jackson: The King of Pop: Thriller (1982) is the best-selling album of all time, and the moonwalk, the music videos and the Jackson 5 years before them made Michael Jackson the most famous entertainer on the planet.
Elvis Presley: The King of Rock and Roll: from Heartbreak Hotel in 1956, Elvis Presley brought rock and roll into the mainstream and changed what a pop star could be. Still one of the best-selling solo artists in history.
Side by side
| Michael Jackson | Elvis Presley | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #1 | #6 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Lived | 1958–2009 | 1935–1977 |