“King of Rock” Elvis Presley and “King of Pop” Michael Jackson compared

Here’s a detailed comparison of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson based on various aspects of their lives:

Elvis Presley

• Full Name: Elvis Aaron Presley
• Date of Birth: January 8, 1935
• Date of Death: August 16, 1977 (aged 42)
• Place of Birth: Tupelo, Mississippi, United States
• Place of Death: Memphis, Tennessee, United States (at Graceland, his home)
• Age at Death: 42 years old
• Height: 6’0″ (183 cm)

Net Worth

• At the time of his death, Elvis Presley’s estate was valued at around $5 million. However, due to the continuing legacy, Graceland, music sales, and merchandise, his estate is worth over $300 million as of recent estimates.

Number of Albums

• Elvis Presley recorded over 30 studio albums throughout his career, not including his numerous compilations, live albums, and soundtracks. His official discography includes 54 studio albums if you consider the different releases posthumously.

Music Awards

• Grammy Awards: 3 wins, including a Lifetime Achievement Award (in 1971).
• Other Major Awards:
  • 14 Gold Records and numerous Platinum certifications.
  • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1986).
  • Named “Entertainer of the Century” by Billboard.
  • Numerous awards from different music institutions.

Children

• Elvis Presley had one daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, born on February 1, 1968, with his wife Priscilla Presley.

Relationship Status

• Elvis Presley was married to Priscilla Presley (née Beaulieu) from 1967 to 1973. They separated in 1972 and divorced in 1973 but remained on good terms afterward. Elvis also had many high-profile relationships and rumored romances throughout his life.

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Michael Jackson

• Full Name: Michael Joseph Jackson
• Date of Birth: August 29, 1958
• Date of Death: June 25, 2009 (aged 50)
• Place of Birth: Gary, Indiana, United States
• Place of Death: Los Angeles, California, United States (at his home, Holmby Hills)
• Age at Death: 50 years old
• Height: 5’9″ (175 cm)

Net Worth

• Michael Jackson’s net worth at the time of his death was estimated at around $500 million. After his death, his estate, particularly through his catalog and rights to the Sony/ATV music publishing (which includes the rights to the Beatles catalog), has generated billions. As of recent estimates, his estate is worth over $2.1 billion.

Number of Albums

• Michael Jackson released 10 studio albums during his career, starting from “Got to Be There” in 1972 and finishing with “Invincible” in 2001. He also released several compilation albums, soundtracks, and live albums.

Music Awards

• Grammy Awards: Michael Jackson won 13 Grammy Awards (including a Lifetime Achievement Award).
• American Music Awards: He holds the record for most American Music Awards won by an artist, with 26 awards.
• Other Major Awards:
  • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1989 as a solo artist, 1997 with the Jackson 5).
  • Numerous Billboard Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and World Music Awards.
  • His “Thriller” remains the best-selling album of all time, with over 66 million copies sold globally.

Children

• Michael Jackson had three children:
  1. Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. (Prince), born on February 13, 1997 (mother: Debbie Rowe).
  2. Paris Jackson, born on April 3, 1998 (mother: Debbie Rowe).
  3. Prince Michael Jackson II (Blanket), born on February 21, 2002 (mother: an unnamed surrogate).

Relationship Status

• Michael Jackson was married twice:
  1. Lisa Marie Presley (1994–1996), the daughter of Elvis Presley. They had a highly publicized marriage but divorced after 2 years.
  2. Debbie Rowe (1996–1999), the mother of his first two children. They divorced in 1999 but remained on good terms.
• He was also romantically linked to several celebrities, but he never remarried after his second divorce.

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Summary of Key Facts:

Attribute	Elvis Presley	Michael Jackson
Full Name	Elvis Aaron Presley	Michael Joseph Jackson
Date of Birth	January 8, 1935	August 29, 1958
Date of Death	August 16, 1977 (aged 42)	June 25, 2009 (aged 50)
Place of Birth	Tupelo, Mississippi, USA	Gary, Indiana, USA
Place of Death	Memphis, Tennessee, USA (Graceland)	Los Angeles, California, USA
Height	6’0″ (183 cm)	5’9″ (175 cm)
Net Worth (at death)	$5 million (worth over $300 million now)	$500 million (worth over $2.1 billion now)
Number of Albums	54 studio albums	10 studio albums
Grammy Awards	3 wins + Lifetime Achievement	13 wins
Other Major Awards	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1986)	26 American Music Awards, Thriller record
Children	Lisa Marie Presley	Prince, Paris, Blanket
Relationship Status	Married to Priscilla Presley (1967–1973)	Married to Lisa Marie Presley (1994–1996), Debbie Rowe (1996–1999)

Both Presley and Jackson remain two of the most iconic figures in music history, each revolutionizing the industry in their own ways.