ferris209 said:
I'm sorry guys, I cannot equate him with Elvis at all. I also disagree that any of his stuff was "timeless" it all sounds terribly 70's and 80's to me. But that is just my opinion. He was a good artist and a talent and certainly a standout of his era, but I just pull myself to go any further than that.

I love Elvis's music, but 'Hound Dog' and 'Dont Be Cruel' sound a bit 50's to me. Elvis also didn't write his own songs, and Michael Jackson did, so I don't think you're giving MJ enough credit.

Elvis was a great entertainer, a great personality, but he didn't write much of his own music. MJ's 'Thriller' I still believe is one of the highest selling albums in the history of music. Now in saying that, MJ is still a pop star, so his music won't compare on the scale of The Beatles.

I'm not saying everyone should love MJ's music, because music is all about opinions, so no one is right or wrong. But for anyone who lived through the 80's, especially through 'Thriller', the guy was the King for that time period.

Oh, and I agree about the excessive coverage on MJ's death, it's enough already with the tributes!!!