Who is the greatest entertainer ever?

Answer 1

Michael Jackson was not just a historic entertainer, he was THE greatest entertainer (be it singer, actor,sportsman etc) in

modern/ recorded history.

When we discuss his impact and talent as an entertainer, we cannot taint it by talking about his personal life or eccentricities

And even in his personal life he did more for charities and children than any other artist

He contributed over 400 M dollars and several of his number 1 songs all have a message of making the world a better place

and caring for children.

1. Michael was far greater than previous legends like Elvis and Lennon because he was an INTERNATIONAL STAR not just an American icon.

He was famous and popular in MOST Of the countries of the world and especially the third world countries.

(Note: that third world has the majority of the worlds population)

2. He was a Child star as well as an adult - so his talent was evident from a very early age- he did not just get lucky. He was the youngest singer to get a number 1 single in the US with "I want you back"

3. Michael combined a lot of talents in one personality.

Micheal was not just a great singer, but also a great Dancer, great song writeer and live performer and creater of best selling and most expensive Music Videos

4 His music paved the way for R and B , Hip Hop and soul music for the future

5 And he trancended color. Being black he still managed to get great acclaim in the US at a time when it was difficult for blacks to even appear on MTV

6. Michael had to face and overcome several controversiesyet he still managed to stay so popular

His love for children causes made him subject to accusations, he fought a horrible skin disease and was subject

to ridicule for eventual whitening of his skin and extensive wearing of make up.

7. His record(s) of having the best selling album (thriller) of all time stands intact.

Some argue that Beatles and Presley had higher world wide sales figures

SALES FIGURES

A] Sales figures for Elvis and Beatles sales are not accurate .. .

1. Album sales is different from single sales -- in the case of Presley single sales are often added to the album sales. But the right indication is album sales, that signifies how much of the total material produced was sold

2. Elvis and Beatles have a HEAD START over Jackson. Their music was created 20 plus years before Jackson and is being sold to DATE --- after their death -

3. Elvis and beatles created many more albums than Jackson so naturally they will have big sales

4. The figures often cited are for DEVELOPED COUNTRIES only which is a fraction of the world population

Jackson is far more popular in the third world countries which have the majority of worlds population

Jackson had total of 18 no 1 US singles Solo and group - equivalent to that of Presley and beatles

Jackson got the most music awards in history and received award for artist of millennium

Jackson is named the most successful entertainer ever in Guiness Book of World records

Jackson made the most money at his peak and signed the biggest contract with Sony records in history

And finally he was still popular at his death

His ticket sales of over a million for his upcoming London concert were the fastest ticket sales for an event in history

Even after his death his albums hit No 1 in the UK and on most of the online sites

Web sites crashed under the burden of searches in relation to his name

All of this shows his greatness, far beyond any entertainer could achieve in recorded history.

So Jackson was far greater than Presley or beatles or any other entertainer in history

NO ONE CAN EVER DETHRONE MICHAEL JACKSON

Answer 2

MICHAEL JACKSON IS THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER IN HISTORY

Elvis Presley was the King Of Rock and Roll

Beatles Mania will always exist

These are the only big musicians there will ever be. Other notables are:

Queen

Madonna

Elton John

ABBA

Answer 3

Elvis Presley

The Beatles

Elton John

Madonna

Stevie Wonder

Michael Jackson

The Rolling Stones

Paul McCartney/Wings

Mariah Carey

Aretha Franklin

Answer 4

Michael Jackson The Beatles Elvis Michael Jordan Run DMC Rolling Stone KiSS James Brown Bob Marley Bruce Lee : Not in any particular order :

Answer 5

I think the greatest entertainer of all time would have to be Michael Jackson. He grew from a childstar and held onto his work until the day he died. RIP Michael.

Answer 6

Michael Jackson, and its not even close

Answer 7

Michael Jackson

DEFINITLY!

Answer 8

AL JOLSON (You ain't heard nothin' yet!!)