The King of Pop or the King?

If I ever record "an album," there's my title right there.

 

How much coverage was there on Marilyn Monroe?

 

Elvis was the bigger death. I don't think many felt Elvis got what was coming to him like many think Michael Jackson got.

As many have pointed out, Elvis was still relevant at his death, playing to sold out shows everywhere and making good music still. (Way Down is a great, great song). Jackson hasn't been relevant in music since the early 1990s.

And let's be frank - in 25 years, millions are still going to flock to Graceland. He will always be synonymous with Las Vegas. In 25 years, what will be left of Michael Jackson?

 

Elvis married Priscilla so it doesn't matter. Besides, it's well known that Elvis refused to score with Priscilla until they were married.

 

Good call. Major, major news event, probably the biggest non-politician celebrity death between Babe Ruth and Elvis.

 

"Thriller" topped anything Brooks did.

 

A lot.

 

I think kleeda's on the mark with Rudolph Valentino being the first mass-media/celebrity death. From Wiki:

Long live the Latin Lover.

 

Garth had several worldwide tours. Went to Ireland and recorded part of Double Live there and was astounded that every person there knew the lyrics. He gave a Central Park concert that was so huge, they had to shut down avenues around the park because of the million people who were there.

Not saying that he was as big as Michael, but he was right up there. And no one can fault his reasoning for taking a step back the last decade. He needed to be with his kids.

That being said, I think it'll be interesting to see what the autopsy says. If it's drugs, I'd say Elvis was more shocking, but natural causes or an undetected heart defect might give it to Michael.

 

Biggest news celebrity deaths of my lifetime:

1. Elvis
2. Marilyn
3. Lennon
4. Buddy Holly
5. James Dean

 

Still does.
No. 1 all-time selling album. ever. It's not even close. Thriller has sold more than a 100 million. No other has come even close.
Garth Brooks is no where to be found on this list.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_albums_worldwide