Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Elvis Presley, Elton John; Which Of These Musical Artists Is/Was Most Talented?

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I know there are other artists we could throw in there, but this group is so talented overall. Thought about throwing a female in there such as Madonna or Whitney Houston, but I don't think they can compete with this list of male artists........:toast:

 

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Michael and it isn't close.

 

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out of that group i pick Elton. He is a very talented musician, i dig some or alot of his old stuff.

Most would probably say Elvis just because of the time and age and some of the so-called boundaries he broke. I know my uncle would, he has probably well over a couple hundred grand in Elvis memorabilia, he has a damn basement filled with shit.

I actually enjoy alot of Joel's older music, but i can't stand his Napoleon complex and his my shit don't stink attitude.

MJ was a great performer and i'm sure he probably wrote or was credited with writing alot of his music, but i think he was helped by too many people/producers to make his music sound great.

 

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It's comparing apples and oranges. Each singer is special and has his own unique style.

Perfomance wise, it's MJ, easily.

I just voted for MJ since he's my favorite out of them.

 

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Mike. Dancing/ writing/ singing/ plus he took music videos to a whole new level.

 

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Back in the day, the only things I would rush home to see was Monday Night Football and the Premiere of a Michael Jackson video.

P.S. I do like each of the choices but favor MJ

 

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If you consider the music, dancing, live performances/concerts, and videos, I think its MJ easily.

 

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Best Singer: Elton John

Best Musician: (tie) Elton John/Billy Joel

Best overall Entertainer: not even close, Michael Jackson


and its funny with my rankings, cuz of the group Elvis was probably the most popular and had the most "fanatical" fans

 

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bigtendominator said:

Michael and it isn't close.

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agree..

elton would be second.. although , bernie taupin deserves alot of the credit

 

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Boy George

 

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bellyputter said:

Boy George

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keep your golfing buddies out of this...

 

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Elton John would be a nobody without Bernie Taupin writing
all of his lyrics.

I voted for Michael Jackson.

 

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Easily Elvis. He was one of the pioneers of rockabilly music, which led to rock. He had songs that charted in rock, gospel, blues, country, and pop. He was the first real music sex symbol.

I would rank them:

Elvis
MJ
Elton John
Billy Joel

If Madonna is included, I rank her 3rd.

 

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What's the question? Most talented?

Most best overall? (whatever that means)

By any measure, I simply can't believe Elvis only has one vote.

Imagine if Elvis had the benefit of MTV.

 

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How many albums did MJ have?

Not a big fan so I have no idea.

I saw Elton John's Honkey Chateau tour
I saw his Don't shoot me tour
I saw his Yellow Brick road tour
I saw his Caribou tour
Then I saw him again in like 1991 but was not the same .

But I guess you know who I voted for.

Never saw others on the list and never had any interest.

 

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#1 Best
#1 Weird and phucked up

MJ

 

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For me not close ...elton john

 

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FairWarning said:

Easily Elvis. He was one of the pioneers of rockabilly music, which led to rock. He had songs that charted in rock, gospel, blues, country, and pop. He was the first real music sex symbol.

I would rank them:

Elvis
MJ
Elton John
Billy Joel

If Madonna is included, I rank her 3rd.

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hate to break this to some of you but elvis did not invent his style. kinda like columbus discovered somewhere that was already inhabited.

 

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STACKS ON DECK said:

hate to break this to some of you but elvis did not invent his style. kinda like columbus discovered somewhere that was already inhabited.

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He popularized it though.

 

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FairWarning said:

He popularized it though.

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yes he did but i think we kinda know why. although it is not like he sucked or anything. he was talented