NPLXIV
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Post by NPLXIV on Feb 21, 2011 9:14:33 GMT -5
Personally i like MJ more, i enjoy his music, and his contributions torward society, the 93' and 05' acusations aside, he was a good guy.
The Beatles are good dont get me wrong but they arent my type of music. In terms of Album sales they had a 15+ head start on Michael.
and from what i believe The Beatles, MJ, and Led Zepplin are the top selling artist of all time.
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Post by Teutonic on Feb 21, 2011 12:16:46 GMT -5
The Beatles, hands down. They represent the final boss of pop music  |
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Post by Kardas on Feb 21, 2011 12:24:17 GMT -5
I'll agree with Teutonic on this one.
In terms of musical techniques, the Beatles contributed more as well.
Two examples:
Overdubbing: I'm somewhat sure they started it. I do know that Deep Purple got inspiration from them about overdubbing on their machine head album.
Backwards guitar: Play the guitar solo, record it and reverse it. Then learn to play that reversed solo. Record that, and reverse it again to get the final product. Developed by George Harrison, and was used by John Petrucci of Dream Theater (progressive metal) on one of their albums (can't remember which).
Of course, MJ got Van Halen to play on 'Beat It'...
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Post by Neo Nibu on Feb 21, 2011 14:18:35 GMT -5
lol, no one tops the Beatles 1) They are the best selling musical act in the United States. 2) "They are amongst the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed bands in the history of popular music". (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles) 3) The Beatles released 40 number 1 singles, EPs, and albums in the UK. 4) By 1985, they where believed to have sold 1 billion albums worldwide. 5) Rolling Stone named them #1 on their list of 100 greatest artists. 6) They made the concept of a self-contained rock group something usual (http://www.reviewmaze.com/2010/12/beatles-achievements.html). 7) The Beatles have had more number one singles (20) and albums (19) in the USA than any other performer. Mj's pretty good too, who doesn't like Thriller?  |
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Post by NPLXIV on Feb 21, 2011 14:36:53 GMT -5
Well considering the beatles were 4 people and MJ was one guy id say he did very well. +MJ owns the Beatles Catolog. last time i checked his estate still has it The King of Pop also donated over 500Million to Charities, and the last time i checked he holds the record for donating . He also has: 1). Most Successful Concert Series 2). Biggest Selling Album Of All Time: aka Thriller 3). 80's Most #1 Hits 4). He has won more awards than any other artist, ever 5). Entertainer Of The Decade: Thriller + Bad 6). Most Grammy Awards 7). Largest Contact: 890 Million 8). Greatest Audience: 1993 Superbowl 9). Bad tour produced 124 million. Highest ever. 10. ....im tired so ill copy and paste the rest 100 Million Records Michael has sold over 100 million singles and albums outside of the U.S. Billboard Charts Michael Jackson is the first person in the 37 year history of the chart to enter at # 1, with his single "You Are Not Alone". Michael broke his previous redord held by his single "Earth Song" which debuted at #5. Biggest Selling Video Michael Jackson's "The Making Of Thriller" is the biggest selling video to be released by an artist. Billboard "Hot 100" Singles Chart Most #1 Hits by Male Artist (13) #1 Debuts Michael's "Bad", "Dangerous", and "HIStory" albums all debuted at #1. Consecutive #1 Singles Jackson 5 were the first group to ever have four consecutive #1 singles. #1 On Charts In 1983 Michael became the first artist to simultaneously hold the number one spots on Billboard's rock albums and rock singles charts, as well as the R&B albums and singles charts. First Video Michael Jackson was the first black artist to have a video aired on MTV. |
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Post by gonzdara on Feb 21, 2011 16:59:48 GMT -5
Sorry NPLX, I have to agree with everyone else here. I love the Beatles, and im not much of a pop guy. But You did ask this question in a very Beatle-Infused Region. Austin says his nation ONLY listens to the Beatles in the RP, and the Emperor himself quotes the Beatles constantly. So yeah |
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Post by -Apollo- on Feb 21, 2011 17:02:35 GMT -5
You forgot the part where he touched children, just cause he's dead doesn't make it less so.
I think the Beatles and John Lennon have done more good for the world than MJ. And the Beatles are more well-rounded band in my eyes than MJ.
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NPLXIV
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Post by NPLXIV on Feb 21, 2011 19:29:05 GMT -5
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Post by Neo Nibu on Feb 21, 2011 23:15:21 GMT -5
lol I don't think you used a big enough font. |
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