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Following a week of questions surrounding the sudden death of Michael Jackson, many have debated the many similarities between the "King of Pop" and Elvis Presley, the "King of Rock 'n' Roll."
In our latest round of Tale of the Tape, we match up the two legendary music icons to see if they had more in common than just their connection to Lisa Marie Presley.
(M) Full Name: Michael Joseph Jackson
(E) Full Name: Elvis Aaron Presley
(M) Alias: "The King of Pop"
(E) Alias: "The King of Rock 'n' Roll"
(M) Date of Birth: Aug. 29, 1958
(E) Date of Birth: Jan. 8, 1935
(M) Birthplace: Gary, Ind.
(E) Birthplace: Tupelo, Miss.
(M) Date of Death: June 25, 2009(E) Date of Death: Aug. 16, 1977
(M) Grammy Awards: 13
(E) Grammy Awards: 3
(M) Worldwide Record Sales: 750 million records
(E) Worldwide Record Sales: Over 1 billion
(M) National Record Sales: 61.5 million
(E) National Record Sales: 119 million
*according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
(M) Marriages: Elvis' daughter Lisa Marie Presley (divorced after less than two years of marriage); Debbie Rowe
(E) Marriages: Priscilla Beaulieu (divorced after six years of marriage)
(M) Signature move: Moonwalk
(E) Signature move: Pelvic thrust
(M) Real Estate: Neverland
(E) Real Estate: Graceland
(M) Famous Rivalries: Prince
(E) Famous Rivalries: Little Richard
(M) Controversies: Underage kids, dangling baby out of hotel window
(E) Controversies: Marrying underage wife, making women go crazy
(M) Fun Fodder: Sleeping in a chamber
(E) Fun Fodder: Eating peanut butter and bananas
(M) Musical Influences: James Brown
(E) Musical Influences: Big Momma Thornton
(M) Monumental Moments: Breaking MTV's color barrier
(E) Monumental Moments: Giving birth to blue-eyed soul
(M) Number of children: 3
(E) Number of children: 1
(M) Notable Film Appearances: 'The Wiz,' 'Thriller,' 'Bad,' 'Ghosts'
(E) Notable Film Appearances: 'Viva Las Vegas,' 'Jailhouse Rock,' 'Blue Hawaii,' 'G.I. Blues'
(M) Notable Albums: 'Thriller,' 'Off The Wall, 'Bad'
(E) Notable Albums: 'Elvis Presley,' 'Loving You,' 'G.I. Blues'
(M) Notable Singles: 'Thriller,' 'Rock With You,' 'Bad'
(E) Notable Singles: 'Hound Dog,' ''Don't Be Cruel,' 'Love You Tender,'
(M) Famous Quotes: "I'll always be Peter Pan in my heart."
(E) Famous Quotes: "I want to entertain people. That's my whole life. To my last breath."
(M) Famous Friends: Diana Ross, Elizabeth Taylor
(E) Famous Friends: The Beatles
(M) Death Theories: Apparent overdose on prescription meds
(E) Death Theories: Apparent overdose on prescription meds
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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By: "DimePiece" on 7/02/2009 4:37PM
I can answer that question, "Not a DAMN thing"! I am so sick and tired of people sayin, "If it wasnt' for Elvis and the Beatles, Michael Jackson wouldn't be where he was"? That's BULL! Elvis, imatated, stoled music and dance from the "King of Soul" James Brown and other talented black singer/performers back in the day and got credit for? NOT RIGHT! Elvis and the Beatles are in a whole different category and Michael shouldn't be in comparasion between the two! Michael was bigger than LIFE! Michael Jackson wasn't just a singer/performer, he gave so much love, he was a humanaterian, helped sick children, he inspired us, and made us DANCE!!!!! There will never be another MICHAEL!!!!
R.I.P. Michael Jackson
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By: coleymlc409 on 7/02/2009 10:57PM
YOU ARE SO RIGHT.
HE ALSO SAID THE ONLY THING BLACKS COULD DO FOR HIM WAS SHINE HIS SHOES, I AM TALKING ABOUT EVELIS PRESSELY .
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By: Lori Moore on 7/05/2009 12:42PM
You told it like it is. I emailed a comment almost saying the same thing. How soon they forget what Elvis said about a black man shining his shoes. I won't watch his movies or listen to his music. That's what a black women won't do for him. Michael was in a class of his own.
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By: DA BOSS on 7/08/2009 9:43PM
I tell you what Elvis can kiss my a-- talking about only thing black can do for him is Shine his shoes. I moved to Memphis TN 13 years ago the first thing an In-law said to me was we are gonna take you to Graceland and I was like what is that and they told me Elvis home I said to them I dont think so. I was never ever and Elvis fan and was not about to spend my hard earned money on him. Srew ELVIS he wasnt the MAN the MAN is resting in peace as of 6/25/2009 there will never ever be another Michael Jackson. I love you Mike put on a show like no other in Heaven see you when I get there! Much Love To Mike!!
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By: shoshonna on 7/28/2009 6:24AM
Prove that he said the shoe shine thing.Thats a Lie
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By: ROGENIA E on 7/03/2009 12:50AM
HELLO NO I WOULD NEVER COMPARE MJ 2 ELVIS IF ANYTHING I WOULD GIVE HIM THE UP MOST RESPECT 2 THE GREAT PEOPLE LKKE BOB MARLY MARTIN L. KING , MALCOLM X MJ & OTHER BLACK ACTIVIST THAT PAVE THE WAY WEATHER THROUGH SONG OR WORDS AS A SPEAKER THE ONLY DIFFERENCE HE SPOKE THROUGH HIS SONGS& GIVING HIS SOUL HIS MIND & SPRIT! NO MATTER WHAT ANY MEAN NECESSARY 2 GEY THREW 2 US & ANYONE THAT WANTED 2 COME ALONE & UNDERSTAND! RIP MJ U WILL ALWAYS B IN MY SOUL MYSELF MY CHILDREN MY CHILDREN CHILDREN !!!
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By: by aries on 7/03/2009 7:43AM
elvis / micheal there is no comparison micheal is in a class all by himself. elvis cannot take credit for the music he sung. back then all the white artist were singing black tunes and taking credit for it because black music could not cross over without a white face.get your' facts straight micheal had a skin disorder my sister have the same disorder that he has out of all my moms 8 children she is the only one with it if my sister had the money she probably would have gotten some reconstuctive surgery to make that white skin look better with balck features. oh and about elvis i cant stand to listen to any of his songs he just does nothing for me while there is no one in the world who can't pick at least one mj song that they know and like.elvis sucks!
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By: #1fanofmj on 7/03/2009 3:58PM
TOTALLY AGREE WITH DIMEPIECE ON EVERYTHING!! MICHAEL WAS A GOOD-HEARTED, INNOCENT PERSON WHO DID GOOD FOR ALL. ONE DAY A COUPLE OF LOW-LIFED BROKE, PATHETIC FAMILIES CAME ALONG AND TRIED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HIM AND PROFIT FROM IT WITH THEIR LIES TO TRY AND STRIKE IT RICH WHILE DESTROYING HIS REP.
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By: "DimePiece" on 7/04/2009 12:17AM
#1fanofmj
What a shame, how his friends betrayed him and destroyed him. We all won't hear the end of this one? People claiming ($$$$)Michael owed, Men coming out of the woodwork saying (I'm that baby Daddy or the two oldest children), Debbie Roe Turin to claim all of (Michael's 3 children)but only 2 R hers?, Joe Jackson (wanna be famein with his RIDICULES RECORD DEAL), and it goes on and on and on........ Like Michael's one song that he wrote from the heart, "Leave Me Alone". That will never happen when he is buried in the ground.
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By: T on 7/03/2009 7:59AM
Micheal Jackson was not wacko or a freak, these same words are used by bullies around the world everyday at work, homes, and at schools. The media started all of that wacko and freak stuff and you being the follower that you are jumped right on the bandwagon. All the man really wanted was to be left alone. Please let the man rest in peace, because he was never able to have peace on earth.
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