Eerie similarities between Michael Jackson and Elvis?
-Both singers made their marks with their voices and their footwork. While Elvis gyrated and bounced around, Jackson perfected his dancing style with new moves that were copied on the streets as well as by other artists.
-Both men have been and continue to be imitated by look-alikes and others. And both men have signature poses.
Michael Jackson wore a special style of clothing and was known for his elaborate costumes. Elvis Presley was also known for his elaborate jumpsuits.
-Both Elvis and Jackson had recognizable hair styles.
-Both Elvis and Michael Jackson experienced weight issues. Elvis became overweight and Jackson became anorexic. In both cases, these weight issues could have weakened their hearts.
-Their deaths occurred at relatively young ages.
-Elvis and Jackson were both addicted to drugs and they both died suddenly, having collapsed in their homes.
-Elvis was called “The King” (of Rock and Roll) and Michael Jackson was called the “King of Pop.”
-Elvis had a comeback concert and Jackson was preparing for his comeback concerts.
-Both Elvis and Jackson aspired to a movie career. While Elvis made many films, they were not the type of roles he wanted. Though Jackson's scarecrow in The Wiz was highly acclaimed and he desired to make more films, he never did.
- Elvis had a pet chimp called Scatter and Michael had a pet chimp called Bubbles
- Elvis lived at Graceland, Michael at Neverland
- Michael married Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' daughter
- Michael was accused of being a pedophile, so was Elvis, he started dating his ex wife Priscilla when she was 14
Weird don't you think
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