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So far MJ is in the lead but Elvis is quickly closing on. It was 70% for MJ yesterday, now it's only 55%, so vote!
Who do you think is better - Michael Jackson or Elvis Presley

So who is your favorite? Let's dissect their similarities, differences and advantages. And, be sure to vote and leave a comment on your favorite one.

Similarities
- 1 Both of them grew up in very poor conditions.
- 2 Presley and Jackson are both well remembered for their eccentric costumes and recognizable dance moves.
- 3 Elvis Presley was known for his estate called Graceland, while Michael Jackson had his Neverland ranch.
- 4 Both of the musicians had Lisa Marie Presley playing important part of their lives. Elvis was father of hers, while MJ was married to her.
- 5 Elvis Presley was called the "King of Rock 'n Roll", while MJ was called the ''King Of Pop''.
- 6 At the end of their lives, both musicians lives were somehow depressing and sad to watch, while they struggled with their vices.
- 7 Both of them died young and somehow unexpectedly. Elvis died at age of 42 and Michael at 50.
Michael Jackson Advantages- 1 Michael obviously had better dance skills and overall was a better entertainer
- 2 MJ albums averagely sold far better than Elvis's considering Michael had far less albums
- 3 Michael Jackson wrote many of his own songs, unlike Elvis who wasn't really known for his songwriting skills
- 4 Jackson revolutionised music videos after making of Thriller, and broke many racial barriers being the first black artist featured on MTV
- 5 Michael Jackson was awarded Artist of the Century Award by AMA
Elvis Presley Advantages- 1 Elvis Presley completely changed rock and roll and majorly influenced leading rock artists like Beatles
- 2 Elvis Presley played acoustic guitar, and sometimes piano on his concerts, unlike Michael Jackson who never played instruments on his concerts
- 3 Elvis sold about 50 - 100 million albums more than Michael Jackson
- 4 Whole Las Vegas could rename itself to Elvis Presley City, because all Las Vegas is filled with Elvis impersonators, and whole city makes a lot of references to The King.
- 5 Each year Graceland (Elvis's property) is being visited by approximately 600 000 visitors making it second only to the White House in terms of famous American homes
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