That's actually an unfair comparison, since a recent celebrity will always seem better known to the younger audiences. But the real question is who made more of an impact for the longest number of years. Using that criterion, Elvis Presley popularized so-called "rhythm and blues" (black music) for the white audience, beginning in the mid-1950s; and for more than two decades, he was an important presence in Rock Music. Even after his death, people still thought of him as the "King of Rock and Roll," for his many hits, and for his influence on the popular culture. In fact, by some measurements, he is the best-selling artist in the history of recorded music.
While Whitney Houston was very popular and had a number of hits, I am not sure she revolutionized pop music the way Elvis Presley did. Thus, while today's music fans are probably much more familiar with Whitney, there are undoubtedly a larger number of fans world-wide (especially those from the Baby Boom generation) who know the name and the contributions of Elvis Presley.
Whitney Houston is more famous because she is more modern than ElvisPresley and anywaywho listens toElvis Presley anymore.
Elvis preasley. Whitney Houston has also done a cover of it.
Elvis Presley. :)
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Cissy Houston, born Emily Drinkard, is an American soul and gospel singer. She was a back up singer for Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, and she is also a solo performer with two Grammy Awards. She is also the mother of the late Whitney Houston.
Cissy Houston, born Emily Drinkard, is an American soul and gospel singer. She was a back up singer for Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, and she is also a solo performer with two Grammy Awards. She is also the mother of the late Whitney Houston.
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Elvis Presley is more famous
This is a no brainer. Elvis Presley is better known.
Elvis Presley is more famous than Rihanna. How many professional Rihanna impersonators do you know? Elvis has thousands.
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