Michael Jackson, who begins his This is It concert run at the O2 arena in London this summer, apparently thinks he is bigger than the Beatles and Elvis. I am told that the alleged King of (kiddie) Poop will perform one song (I wasn’t told which one) that will compare his achievements with Elvis and the Beatles and will show how Michael is on top. The performance allegedly ends with the statement “King of Rock, Pop, and Soul” flashing on the screen.

If all this is true, Michael Jackson is even more of a joke than people ever though he was. Not only did he weasel his way out of two child molestation cases, but his comebacks have been laughable. Back in 1995, Michael Jackson began a Nazi like campaign complete with statues of himself that sailed all over the world. His attempts to top the charts failed miserably, although he was able to get a number one single – You Are Not Alone – by deep discounting the single to ninety-nince cents, one third the cost of regular singles.

In 2001, Michael held a concert dedication to himself at Madison Square Garden in New York City, complete with several special guests to boost his credibility. The television ratings for the concert were very high, but the reviews were brutal. His album Invincible, released around the same time, was an international bomb.

If Michael Jackson is the “musical genius” he and his fans claim he is, then why can’t he just sit down, write his own songs (without relying on several hip producers), play his own instruments, and launch an album without the desperate amount of self-produced hype he usually puts forward? Don’t get me wrong: Michael Jackson was an entertainment phenomenon during the 1980s. However, his relevance and success has considerably dwindled since the early nineties. Elvis Presley may have died and the Beatles may have split up, but both acts can still be mentioned without laughing. Mentioning Michael Jackson's name these days not only brings laughs, but gasps of disgust as well.

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If we're talking about Popularity. Yes, MJ is bigger than Elvis and the Beatles.

Just deal with it.

OUCH! That article is harsh.I seriously doubt that Michael is really gonna compare himself to Elvis and the Beatles.These gossiping idiots believe ANY negative crap that they are told!

Bishop31 said:

right, it's the truth. I have great respect for the beatles and elvis....legends in their own right.

SoulAlive said:

I know! Honestly, get a life. Can we concretate on more important things instead of a celebrity's life. Really, we should put the column writer's weight on trial.

Bishop31 said:

the Beatles have sold over a billion or so records.

LOL LOL Oh but Michael Jackson IS bigger than Elvis worldwide. Don't know about the Beatles. No one's bigger than them. Okay so Michael's name is taboo now no doubt and brings about laughter and disgust from many, but I hate when people try to downplay his talents or accomplishments. Anyhow, the article is crap basically. The person knows nothing about Michael and it shows. No facts used here whatsoever. Just the usual blatant lies and claims like many others who dislike Michael that like to claim he doesn't write his songs and relies on trendy producers. Pathetic.
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He is.

Cinnamon234 said:

right

I knew who michael was before I knew who elvis was.

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