Elvis...or Michael?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by mousepod

Just to be contrary, I'd say the GD's presumption that MJ shaped the music industry more than Elvis would be incorrect, and that Elvis actually had a greater impact on the industry as a whole.

Elvis's existence and career perhaps, but Elvis himself? Unless I'm mistaken, it was the people around Elvis that did the real work. Whereas MJ himself wrote a good portion of his own music, produced it, and produced many other people's music himself.

So when it comes to which individual had a greater direct impact, I stand by MJ.

But yes, Beatles beat both in all categories.