Who was Michael Jackson’s favorite singer?
Who did Michael Jackson idolize
Michael Jackson idolized Diana Ross. He thought her the perfect woman. He thought a woman had to look like Diana to be beautiful. She was his mentor at work and a mother figure .
What singers did Michael Jackson inspire
Artists influenced and inspired by Jackson
| Artist | Country | Comments on Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Silk | U.S. | — |
| Sisqó | U.S. | — |
| Snoop Dogg | U.S | "That's the king right there. Michael Jackson has always been an inspiration to me as far as his music is concerned. You can't take nothing from him." |
| Sophie Ellis-Bextor | U.K. | — |
Who is the best singer Michael Jackson
Rolling Stone ranks Michael Jackson the 86th greatest singer of all time.
Is Michael Jackson a fan of Queen
Rolling Stone reported that when Jackson was spotted backstage at a Queen show in Los Angeles and asked if he was a fan of the band, he replied: "I'm a Freddie Mercury fan."
Who inspired Elvis
Six musicians who influenced Elvis PresleySister Rosetta Tharpe, “The Godmother of Rock 'n' Roll”Little Richard, “The Architect of Rock 'n' Roll”B.B. King, “The King of the Blues”Jimmie Rodgers, “The Father of Country Music”Fats Domino, “The Real King of Rock 'n' Roll”Dean Martin, “The King of Cool”
Why do people like Michael Jackson
People love Michael Jackson for the entertainer he was, for the musical genius he was. People were always conflicted by stories in headlines and whether or not there was any truth to them. He was found innocent when he was in court. Jackson had gone from being hailed as the "King of Pop" to the eccentric "Wacko Jacko".
Who has the best voice of all time
Aretha Franklin
The 200 greatest singers of all time according to Rolling Stone as of January 2023
| Singer | Rank |
|---|---|
| Aretha Franklin | 1 |
| Whitney Houston | 2 |
| Sam Cooke | 3 |
| Billie Holiday | 4 |
Who is the world best singer
10 best singers in the worldMarvin Gaye.Freddie Mercury.Aretha Franklin.Frank Sinatra.Ella Fitzgerald.Paul McCartney. Photo: @paulmccartney on Instagram (modified by author)James Brown. Photo: @jamesbrown on Instagram (modified by author)Mariah Carey. Photo: @mariahcarey on Instagram (modified by author)
Did Freddie Mercury meet MJ
“In the early days, I mean like three or four years ago, he used to just come and see our shows at The Forum in LA. And I guess he likes us, so I got to meet him and he kept coming to see us and then we started talking.
Who sold more Queen or Michael Jackson
250 million or more records
| Artist | Country | Claimed sales |
|---|---|---|
| Elvis Presley | United States | 500 million |
| Michael Jackson | United States | 400 million |
| Elton John | United Kingdom | 300 million 250 million |
| Queen | United Kingdom | 300 million 250 million |
Who was Elvis favorite female singer
Anne Murray
Elton John once said, There are only two things I know about Canada: hockey and Anne Murray." In a recent interview, Linda Thompson, a friend of the late Elvis Presley said, "Anne Murray was the King's favorite female singer and he used to listen to 'Snowbird' more than any other song.
Who did Elvis like
Presley had a busy love life post-Priscilla – Natalie Wood, Anita Wood and Linda Thompson all dated the musician – but he was with Ginger Alden when he died.
Why did people love Michael
People love Michael Jackson for the entertainer he was, for the musical genius he was. People were always conflicted by stories in headlines and whether or not there was any truth to them. He was found innocent when he was in court. Jackson had gone from being hailed as the "King of Pop" to the eccentric "Wacko Jacko".
Did Michael Jackson have fans
Fans of American singer Michael Jackson are known as Moonwalkers.
Who is the most famous singer
30 Of The Greatest And Most Famous Singers Of All TimeMichael Jackson.Eartha Kitt.Nat King Cole.Elvis Prestley.Stevie Wonder.Aretha Franklin.Dolly Parton.Patsy Cline.
Who is the most popular singer
Abel Tesfaye, more commonly known as The Weeknd, is statistically the most popular musician on the planet, and no one else even comes close. The 33-year-old Canadian singer's success has seen him set two new Guinness World Records titles: Most monthly listeners on Spotify – 111.4 million (as of 20 March 2023)
Which singer has the most fans
| Popularity ranking | Artist | Tour dates |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Rihanna | 0 concerts |
| 02 | Drake | 46 concerts |
| 03 | Coldplay | 32 concerts |
| 04 | Eminem | 0 concerts |
Who is the No 1 singer in English
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran occupies the top spot on this list of top 10 English Singers.
Who was MJ closest with
A close start
Despite the seven-year age gap between Janet and older brother Mike, the pair had been very close as children. Within the expansive Jackson family, Janet always seemed closer to Michael than any of her other siblings and the pair were known to be inseparable.
Who is a better singer MJ or Freddie Mercury
As a vocalist from a technical standpoint Freddie had a stronger voice, more range and better vocal agility. That said all of the rest comes down to taste. Michael was a great singer too and a remarkable dancer. It just comes down to who you would rather listen to and/or watch.
Who is the best singer in the world
Rolling Stone: 200 greatest singers of all time 2023
In January 2023, Rolling Stone announced American singer, songwriter, and pianist Aretha Franklin as the greatest singer of all time.
Who is the most popular singer in the world
Abel Tesfaye, more commonly known as The Weeknd, is statistically the most popular musician on the planet, and no one else even comes close. The 33-year-old Canadian singer's success has seen him set two new Guinness World Records titles: Most monthly listeners on Spotify – 111.4 million (as of 20 March 2023)
Who did Elvis idolize
Six musicians who influenced Elvis PresleySister Rosetta Tharpe, “The Godmother of Rock 'n' Roll”Little Richard, “The Architect of Rock 'n' Roll”B.B. King, “The King of the Blues”Jimmie Rodgers, “The Father of Country Music”Fats Domino, “The Real King of Rock 'n' Roll”Dean Martin, “The King of Cool”
What singers did Elvis love
Elvis loved his R&B, soul and blues records. He had albums and singles by the likes of John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Sam & Dave, Chuck Berry, The Platters, Little Richard and Stevie Wonder.
Who did Elvis think was the best singer
Roy Orbison
Elvis held Roy Orbison is very high regard, publicly stating that Roy had ' most perfect voice' and referring to him as the 'greatest singer in the world' during one of his Vegas concerts.