This Broke my heart.. PROOF that MJ copied Elvis Presley!

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

While I love MJ..he wasn't the first to do the moonwalk. Elvis didn't create it either. It was way earlier. Look it up. 1st moonwalk...❤

[@twanomusicreactions]

💙😁

[@RobinYu-j2j]

SO WHAT? Michael Jackson was bigger than the moonwalk.

[@matrix5000100]

The moonwalk has been around since the 1940s.

[@glenntownsend2588]

@@gracemichelli.2am124 it was one of those guys on Apollo 13 I think.

[@NC-Mama-Bear]

I was waiting for someone to go there. 🤣​@@glenntownsend2588

[@AngelaGoodwin-fh6fw]

Let's be clear: Elvis inspired MANY other artists, not just MJ.

[@scsu5085]

Elvis even inspired artists who (unknowingly) were inspired by him. This is because of the ripple effect. For example, anyone who says they were inspired by the Beatles but not Elvis, don't realize that without Elvis, there were no beatles. And while it's true both Country Music and Blues preexisted Elvis, "he" was the one who blended them together to create his own unique blend that was later known as Rock & Roll. I'm hearing lots of amplified emphasis on Chuck Berry and de-emphasis of Elvis lately. This is unwarranted. Elvis & Chuck admired each other, but it was the public who made it some kind of competition. Elvis' music career was already in progress ( already recording at sun) when Chuck had his first chart hit. So they were more of contemporaries, than either of them already being established. Elvis even recorded a rock song before Chuck.

[@miitheweirdartist6794]

Elvis stole Jackie Wilson...act and wardrobes..they all stolen from each other...it's the nature of the business...who cares.

[@Mary-d5x6g]

Teens in the 50's didn't want their parents old corny music. My parents were listening to Bing Crosby, and Guy Lombardo, they couldn't begin to fathom Elvis or what he was about. He was our music.

[@archangelrapheal5231]

Elvis even inspired The Godfather of Soul James Brown, the person who inspired Michael Jackson and Prince

[@AngelaGoodwin-fh6fw]

@@archangelrapheal5231 And Elvis himself was inspired by Jackie Wilson.

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

One of the ALL TIME BEST blues greats was BB King. He spoke at length about his connection with Elvis Presley in his autobiography and in famous interviews. BB KING spent A LOT OF TIME WITH ELVIS. Here is one important clip from BB's autobiography: BB King -- "Before Elvis we had Little Black Sambo, separate black restrooms and water fountains, and colored events that kept us away from the whites. Elvis Presley would attend events especially designated just for African-Americans. In June 1956, Elvis ignored Memphis's segregation ordinances by attending 'Colored Night' at the local fairgrounds amusement park. The following December, I was there as Elvis opened up almost unbreakable racial barriers by attending and supporting the segregated WDIA, the black radio station's annual fund-raising event 'for needy black children' at Memphis' Ellis Auditorium. I liked Elvis. I saw him as a fellow Mississippian. I was impressed by his sincerity. When Elvis came to the Goodwill Review (the WDIA fund raiser events of 1956 and 1957), Elvis did himself proud. The Goodwill Revues were important. The entire black community turned out. All the DJs carried on, putting on skits and presenting good music. I held no grudges because Elvis didn't steal any music from anyone. He just had his own interpretation of the music he'd grown up on, same is true for everyone. I think Elvis had integrity. If anyone says Elvis Presley was a racist then they don't know a thing about Elvis Presley or music history. Many nights after we finished our sets and I'd go up to his suite. I'd play Lucille (on Elvis' guitar) and sing with Elvis, or we'd take turns. It was his way of relaxing. I'll tell you a secret, we were the original Blues Brothers because that man Elvis knew more blues songs than most in the business - and after some nights it felt like we sang every one of them. Let me tell you the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism, with Elvis, there was not a single drop of racism in that man. And when I say that, believe me I should know." -- THE LEGENDARY BB KING.

[@matrix5000100]

@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor: 100% correct. Many people know the truth because they are facts. The sad and unfair thing is that it is Michael Jackson fans who write the same lies about Elvis Presley over and over again. Michael Jackson, the supposed angel in the Jackson world, was always jealous of Elvis Presley. That's why Jackson fans always spread lies about Elvis (or have no idea). That's a fact. Michael Jackson: "Why does everyone say Elvis is the king but no one says king to me"?

[@ritawhite4804]

Brilliant insight thought I knew mist things about Elvis but didn't know that😊

[@stacie4170]

@@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor ❤️

[@azroadblock]

That gold jacket Elvis had on is from 1956 MJ wasn’t even born until 1958. I guess MJ was such a big fan he used his designer, he was such a big fan he borrowed his moves, and he was such a big fan he married his daughter.

[@julianmiguel6508]

He married Lisa for love,he was not an Elvis fan

[@leahartlee29]

@@julianmiguel6508 MJ was an Elvis fan, but tried not to be obvious about it. Joe, his dad, was an Elvis fan and Katherine his mom, too. Michael once sang" For The Good Times" to his mom because she loved the song so much. Yes, he married Lisa Marie for love, for sure, she was his true one and only, and the love of is life. MJ's brothers said Lisa Marie WAS his love life. They were together about 10 years altogether. For the kinds of lives they both lead, it's a lifetime.

[@diannatierney9183]

Michael was obsessed with Elvis Presley so much that he had to marry his daughter also

[@kooldawg]

Pls be fr

[@girlette]

@@kooldawg It’s true 💀 Michael had a gay obsession with Elvis and used his daughters name for the Presley nachos.

[@johnchair9823]

MJ even try to buy all of the music rights of elvis presley

[@kooldawg]

@@girlette bro you are such a weird0 lmao you definitely got a weird obsession with him💀

[@stacie4170]

@@diannatierney9183 he married Lisa in the hopes of obtaining the copyrights of Elvis many firsts. Thank the Good Lord that didn’t happen.

[@dixieland1641]

Elvis wouldn't have cared. He would be proud

[@mikem957]

Linda Thompson said that Elvis saw someone on television wearing a jumpsuit and said "I wonder where they got that look from" referring to himself.

[@scsu5085]

@@mikem957 The Osmond Brothers also copied Elvis' clothing & moves. They were in awe of his vegas concerts and did copy him

[@mikem957]

@@scsu5085 Yes and they praised him too.

[@BrandonFromLYT]

@@scsu5085 Elvis was a very close friend to The Osmond brothers' mother and they spoke on the phone often. The Osmonds didn't "COPY" Elvis' dress style, they took Elvis' ADVICE. The Osmonds visited Elvis and Elvis suggested to them that they should wear outfits similar to his. I read about it in an Elvis Bio and Donny Osmond also mentions it in an interview I watched here on KZbin.

[@theapavlou3030]

​@@scsu5085he offered them his designer

[@1madlad]

Elvis did not copy anyone, he created his own style, and many people have copied Elvis or inspired and influenced by Elvis. But this video is very interesting.

[@t2comicbooksoverviews251]

mj didnt invent the moonwalk,black dancers have been doing the moonwalk since the 1930's if not earlier

[@PauleduCaire]

Nicholas Brothers , for example !

[@jamesway]

MJ NEVER CLAIMED TO INVENT THE MOONWALK. Doing basic research will show this. This is sad.

[@mjjcontent]

Yeah but he perfected it

[@HypnoticHollywood]

I've never heard MJ or anyone in history say MJ invented the moonwalk.

[@ccjtv809]

You confusing The backslide with the moonwalk is a clear distinction in how Michael does it and how it was done previously before it was just your feet. He Incorporated the entire body

[@js3599]

He didn't just copy Elvis... Even MJ's iconic MOONWALK was not his own... He just made it famous...

[@raycarter8070]

The jackson always pays tribute. Which I'd what I like about them.

[@asiaceasar4145]

exactly, even MJ said he didn't create it, he just enhanced it, and he just made it famous.

[@M.Sforza]

Fred Astaire

[@mjjcontent]

He never even said he created it lmao

[@GOLDEN_REAPER556]

Actually the way michael did it wasn’t how it originally was done 😂Michael enhanced it an Michael never claimed it as his own

[@jennytmaher]

Elvis was a trendsetter. Plain and simple.

[@carlday3538]

Before Elvis there was nothing he was the first person to bring a fresh new look and sound to the world...

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

MJ hired Elvis’ designer. MJ was infatuated with Elvis

[@CherPizza81]

@@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor Went so far as to marry Elvis' daughter & pressure her into having his children. I'm guessing he was hoping to create Otherworldly Talented Offspring. (I've Pre-ordered Lisa Marie's Autobiography)

[@for-house-stark]

This is false. Lmao

[@for-house-stark]

​@@CherPizza81MJ pressured Elvis to have children? Lisa Marie never had kids for MJ. Why are you making up stories?

[@theapavlou3030]

​@@CherPizza81 how was he going to impregnate anyone? He was so immature and asexual

[@thevocalcrone]

​@@for-house-starkhow old are you if you think this is false? Back in the day everyone knew and no one cared. Who didn't emulate Elvis? At least Michael did his own music and had his own style. We are all influenced by someone

[@nevele3395]

Elvis was a cultural phenomenon - everyone who came after Elvis took some inspiration from him..

[@for-house-stark]

Except MJ

[@theapavlou3030]

​@@for-house-starkworse style thief ever 😂

[@for-house-stark]

@@theapavlou3030 yes Elvis was

[@theapavlou3030]

@@for-house-stark he left a lasting fashion on this planet, MJ couldn't bear to look at himself in the mirror. What else you got?

[@depper]

@@for-house-stark MJ stole from Elvis because MJ never CREDITED ELVIS. On the contrary, Elvis actually credited EVERY ARTIST that he was inspired by verbally. And those who offered their songs to Elvis? Elvis credited them AND PAID THEM song rights and residuals from his own sales.

[@MrRizzo1961]

I believe he was so fanatic of Elvis that's why he married Lisa Marie Presley.

[@StacyMoore241]

Yes and he wanted her to bare children right away

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

@@MrRizzo1961 What MJ was looking for was not only Presley’s fame but HIS MUSIC CATALOG. Once Lisa Marie discovered this - she bolted.

[@epfanforever]

@@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor Yes I have heard the same thing.

[@for-house-stark]

​@@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtorlmao this is false. MJ already owned Elvis presleys catalog before he married Lisa. He didn't marry Lisa to own it. He already did. Try better arguments next time

[@theapavlou3030]

​@@for-house-starkyou're so off with your imaginary facts. MJ owned the rights to the BEATLES back catalogue, not Elvis' 😂 bless you. Google is your friend

[@thelittlemrs]

Elvis has inspired generations He was a pioneer. ❤

[@RobinYu-j2j]

And copycat

[@Mary-d5x6g]

Absolutely, I lived it, I was 12 in 1956, Elvis was earth shattering and was so shocking in that era that the Teenagers knew they suddenly had a voice, but he took flack from every other except the black artist he hung with. See, "Elvis Presley and the Black Community" you'll be shocked.

[@johnchair9823]

@@RobinYu-j2j before elvis there was nothing elvis changed showbizz and performing style looks elvis had it all the first king and only king

[@pjolivier2888]

Elvis was the first! MJ was a huge fan, and we also love him, but all credit must go to the true king.

[@irishgal353]

There was nothing before Elvis and nothing after…….he was a phenomenon of the universe that God created once🙏🏻🔥💚♥️💙💛

[@tinajunexavier4416]

Elvis was a class of his own, he delivered presented himself according to his ways, there will never be another Elvis, RIP Sir.

[@Snorkebogan]

Before anyone did anything, Elvis did everything❤

[@ahshagrace7632]

Amen

[@for-house-stark]

Cap. Everything but write his own songs

[@theapavlou3030]

​@@for-house-stark you still here

[@epfanforever]

@@for-house-stark If Elvis had wanted to write Lyrics to songs, I have no doubt that he could. He was very well read, and loved poetry. Elvis did not read music, but it was in his head continously, when he heard the bands playing he knew what he wanted and how he wanted it changed or instruments added/deleted he had a natural ear for music. This was a man that could hear music and sit down at a piano and play back that music without knowing how to read one musical note or have any training on how to play a piano.

[@Anaj-us4eo]

@@for-house-stark Why do you hate Elvis so bad? What did he do to you?

[@Carol-cm6mg]

Glitter and gold jackets came from Liberace. According to Liberace, Elvis asked him if he would mind. As for moonwalking, it predated Michael and Elvis. In the 1940s dancers, such as The Nicholas Brothers, called it the Backslide. Elvis and Michael came up with their own styles. Everyone does.

[@Mary-d5x6g]

I lived then, Liberace had Elvis on his show when he was on the rise and did a comedy show. He told Elvis then he needed some flash with his act, but strangely enough he was already buying flash from Lansky Brothers in the height of Beale street where back performers got their stuff. For white people it was too flashy, Elvis loved it. And then when he got the jumpsuit Idea from Bill Belew the designer who said if you wear one piece you'll stop ripping out the seat of your pants, and with that the suits got crazier and more flamboyant thru Belew's designs.

[@jessiem276]

MJ most certainly copied a lot of things about Elvis. It is what it is.

[@duncanidaho8900]

​@@jessiem276 he was inspired by the source for Elvis's stage persona. This is the reality. A black talented guy named Jackie Wilson. Have you ever heard about Little Richard? Or Jerry Lee Lewis who was 1000 times more talented than Elvis? It is what it is.

[@girl_overthinx]

The Nicholas Brothers were amazing. Thank God, they are on You Tube to see.

[@davidmckain7674]

I thought the same thing Liberace dressed like this

[@4568Lee]

Elvis was the very first Rock & Roll Super Star. Everyone wanted to be just like Elvis including Michael Jackson.

[@HalinaCruz]

Because no blacks were allow to join the club until way later.

[@epfanforever]

@@HalinaCruz And Elvis brought the club to all the people. Everyone seems to forget, Elvis childhood and friends were black, he went to church with his friends had sleep overs with his friends ate with his friends, played with his friends up until he was 13yrs old and moved to Memphis.

[@for-house-stark]

Everyone except Michael Jackson

[@Flicchik]

No he didn’t he never mentioned racist Elvis in his inspiration lists. Plus Elvis would be nothing without black songwriters

[@julianmiguel6508]

​@@FlicchikElvis was never racist

[@GKRENKEL]

They were both great. No need to compare. Every artist borrows from each other.

[@goldenretrieverpuppies958]

Not like this!

[@Kepi_Kei]

Fred Astaire created the moonwalk

[@margarettaylor8107]

Elvis always credited musicians and entertainers.Michael never did Elvis was an original.Jackson on Oprah Winfrey said he copied Elvis, Jelly and Astaire.Then why did he later retract his statement,? Michael even copied Elvis' hand gestures and verbal expressions.

[@mandyheath1793]

I agree, the two greatest artists there has ever been, that's why always the argument over who was the best 😢both Amazing in there own way xx

[@catwhisperer9489]

​​@@Kepi_Kei No, he didn't. Charlie Chaplin did it, in the 1930s; then, this man did it, in the 40s.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGPOeGSBh9t5g8Usi=8-pLhOmLPhOAEnVF

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

I believe Michael Jackson copied Elvis so closely and THAT WAS the real reason that he never mentioned to his fans that he was influenced by Elvis.

[@mikem957]

Fact! That's what turned me off to MJ in the 90s after he said that Elvis didn't have an impact on him but liked his music, when yet half of his stage mannerisms and fashion style came from Elvis's influence. Not to mention Elvis's road manager Joe Esposito was later MJ's road manager during the Thriller and Bad tours.🤔

[@for-house-stark]

This is nothing but fantasy spewed by Elvis presley fans. I think yall need to get over the fact that MJ never credited Elvis as an inspiration, because the truth is he never was

[@for-house-stark]

MJ copying Elvis is nothing but fantasy spewed by Elvis presley fans who desperately want to credit Elvis presley for MJs brilliance and success. I mean what next are they gonna say? Elvis presley breathed oxygen so MJ copied him by breathing too? Please don't fall for this reach

[@mathiusloca23]

mike said he was influenced by elvis but said he wasnt his favorite

[@mikem957]

@@mathiusloca23 He said he wasn't when he was. Wait till Lisa's book reveals truth about MJ.

[@janstein3857]

No one dressed like Elvis before. He had his own style, swag & bling before anyone else. I think MJ really admired EP.

[@thejoketrader]

Guess you've never heard of Liberace then.

[@kellymcquay2626]

He disrespected Elvis

[@kellymcquay2626]

​@@thejoketrader Huh?

[@JamesBond-ib9tq]

Elvis copied the music and entertainment style from black artists and the community and MJ came along as a black man and copied it back full circle.

[@kellymcquay2626]

@@JamesBond-ib9tq YOU ARE A LIAR!! ELVIS DID NOT COPY ANYONE HE HAD HIS OWN STYLE, THE LEGEND JACKIE WILSON SAID BLACK ARTISTS COPIED ELVIS'S STYLE AND MOVES!! ELVIS NEVER TOOK CREDIT FOR ANYTHING HE PUBLICLY GAVE CREDIT TO THE BLACK ARTISTS WHO INSPIRED HIM, ELVIS FOUGHT HIS WHOLE CAREER FOR BLACK ARTISTS AND BLACK PEOPLE IN GENERAL TO BE TREATED FAIRLY WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. ELVIS OPENED THE DOOR AND MICHAEL JACKSON JUST WALKED THROUGH IT. PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE THE REASON VIDEOS LIKE THIS ARE MADE THE DISRESPECT AND LIES YOU TELL ABOUT ELVIS ARE HATEFUL AND CRUEL!! ELVIS IS THE UNDISPUTED KING OF MUSIC AND THE GOAT ENTERTAINER!! DEAL WITH IT!!

[@valeriebrooks8944]

In ALL respects, Elvis was an original. Talent respects talent, it’s not copying - it’s paying homage.

[@iblogthereforeiam4267]

Yes maybe once or twice .. BUT Not OVER and OVER and OVER and OVER and OVER and OVER and OVER and OVER Again .. 😊😅😂 LOL

[@stacie4170]

Bull.

[@rickeycole4927]

Elvis childhood hero was Captain Marvel and that’s where he got his cape idea from and he also was a black belt in karate and he took the uniform that they wear in karate and implemented it into his stage performance that’s where all of the jumpsuits come from Remember Elvis was born in 1935 and did his first recording in 1954 Michael Jackson was born in 1958 so Elvis was putting his first record out at age 19 in 1954

[@stacie4170]

@@rickeycole4927 8th degree black belt…to be precise

[@lumpkin2143]

Thats why MJ adopted the ''King of pop'' title Its like King of rock''. Elvis ,the true Original.

[@mikem957]

Yes. He said "Elvis is the King of Rock so I want to be the King of Pop". Not realizing that Rock and Roll was originally black music.

[@OverandOutChief1]

@@mikem957 Not to mention that MJ didn't realize Elvis actually had more pop hits.

[@mikem957]

@@OverandOutChief1 Fact!

[@robertepps2834]

@@lumpkin2143 😂🤣! How can Elvis be the King of Rock and Roll when he stole Roy Hamilton singing voice style and persona? Answer that!

[@lumpkin2143]

@@robertepps2834 OK. So Roy Hamilton is the King of Rock and Roll. Tell that to the world. Good luck

[@cwlindsey2881]

Elvis was first at everything…. ⚡️👑

[@GrandmaChachy]

The Photo Of Elvis With The Little Girl Was One Of Elvis Charities Children With Polio And Other Disabilities

[@tcb7369]

ELVIS is KING of music! Some people don't even know how fantastic he was, they just judge him from a few songs they have heard! Forever the King 👑

[@Isla-g4x]

ELVIS is not the King of music! He didn't even write the songs he song.

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

@@Isla-g4x Elvis didn’t have to write songs because song writers, black and white, came to Elvis because of his legendary baritone voice and his incredible ability to connect to an audience and their emotions. It was best in class. His song arrangement skills were essential at the most important time in music in the 20th century. Elvis also played multiple instruments by ear …. Guitar and piano. He was a cultural superhero icon.

[@Isla-g4x]

They came to Elvis for one reason, to make money off the backs of black people music.

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

@@Isla-g4x That’s not even close to the truth. Elvis worked with black musicians, and paid them three different ways (song rights, song residuals based on Elvis’ sales, and via credit on each album which boosted sales for original artists). He didn’t steal from them. Elvis insured that all of the black artist he worked with were paid considerably well and demanded that they would be treated with dignity and respect. Furthermore Elvis made sure black musicians were allowed into the venues and treated with the same respect that Elvis or he refused to perform there. You have no idea what you’re talking about.

[@epfanforever]

​@@Isla-g4xYou have no facts. In Elvis time there were people who wrote music for a living and there were those who sung music for a living. Elvis made those who wrote music famous, and a way to earn a living. With other singers going after those writers. Elvis made everything better by putting his on twist on it. Jackson done the same thing he put his own twist on things Elvis did and made a lot of it better. Elvis introduced his designer to the Jackson's that why so much looks the same. If it wasn't for Elvis many artist would have never made it.

[@locksmithsilva1163]

Most of every singer copied Elvis.

[@glenntownsend2588]

There was nothing before Elvis. I don't even think the name Elvis existed before his birth.

[@honeysucklerose134]

His father was named Vernon Elvis Presley.

[@Axeman517]

The name wasn’t common, but it did exist. It stems from a Norse name Alwiss (sp?) which meant “all wise”

[@glenntownsend2588]

@@Axeman517 well, all wisey then.

[@Mary-d5x6g]

That's what Paul Simon said when he heard the name Elvis, he said what kind of name is that?

[@for-house-stark]

Imagine being this delusional?

[@johnsquardo]

Even if MJ copied Elvis MJ still had his own sound, it just tells me he had good taste.

[@dawnyoung8]

He was under the thumb of his daddy who was an evil man . Elvis was under the thumb of an evil man , the colonel . They were both used and abused and loved by the world . MJ loved Elvis and looked up to Elvis

[@dawnyoung8]

Michael wasn’t even the first black star to dance . Chuck berry and little Richard were before Elvis . But we watched Michael Jackson sing from 5 years old and dance . We loved him from a child same with Donny osmond . They were young and talented

[@cooter-of7ej]

@@dawnyoung8 no they did not elvis first hit was in 1954 chuck berry and little richard first hit was in 1955 james brown 1956 do your home work

[@carstenwitt1697]

Elvis is the one and only and the real King of music

[@FrdineArekla]

❤❤❤true.❤❤❤

[@jrag9435]

Every man that stepped on a stage since Elvis has tried to copy Elvis in someway. Elvis set the standard for what a rockstar is.

[@amelias.2509]

I'm 70 yrs old so I was fans of all of it! Don't think of it as copying. Greatness inspires greatness!! Today, BTS often shows tribute to MJ in their dancing and music. Don't be sad!! Be grateful, like I am, that we get all of this in our lives!!!❤❤❤❤❤ Also, costume designers chose their outfits and...MJ was married to Elvis' daughter.

[@mimi-422]

I think he was inspired, but you know everyone was inspired by someone,but Elvis is one of a kind ❤️ ❤👑👑👑👑👑❤️ 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dcftcb7764]

Don’t be heart broken. EP was the first. That was his destiny. I’m so proud of EP! He thought he wouldn’t even be remembered. 👑✌️

[@sammic7492]

Michael definitely had a thing for Elvis he even married his daughter Lisa Marie.

[@colleenluiz3678]

Elvis was the first ever and I love MJ too

[@ebrusungur2514]

Everybody copied Elvis He is the G.O.A.T

[@gadam53]

Elvis was and still is the King of rock n roll, often copied but never duplicated! There is only 1 true King ofRock!

[@lesacollins9957]

Amen!

[@bluebuddy46422]

Elvis inspired so many artists, he was the ultimate entertainer. Some would admit it and some denied the influence that Elvis had on them

[@matrix5000100]

@bluebuddy46422: The fact is: There are many, many statements from other artists - including many famous artists - who all say that Elvis Presley was their hero. This is a fact and you can read it. The entertainment industry officially made Elvis Presley the "King of Entertainment" in the 90s. There is even original film footage from the 70s that says it about Elvis.

[@bluebuddy46422]

@@matrix5000100, oh yes, I know. If you Google quotes about Elvis, you will find hundreds of famous personalities saying many great things about him that's not in doubt here but MJ denied having been influenced or inspired and yet we can see that indeed there was some influence even if it was not apparent to himself.

[@RebeccaRush-gr3of]

All the groups worn outfits like this. It's not copying, it's wearing what's in style at the time.

[@curtismitchell538]

My band wore that stuff in the '70s!

[@phylliseich2992]

Thank you! I’m glad someone pointed this out. It was just the style of the time.

[@HypnoticHollywood]

It's a well known fact that Elvis copied his flashy fashion with the capes, ect...from Liberace. Mike was a sponge who created his own style from different elements with his own twists...

[@emerald1805]

Must watch - Elvis & Michael Jackson “I’ve got a feeling in my body”. Complete proof Elvis was first and best.

[@for-house-stark]

That video is laughable

[@mathiusloca23]

eh michael was way more dynamic on stage

[@theapavlou3030]

​@@for-house-starkyour comments are laughable

[@theapavlou3030]

​@@mathiusloca23when? When he was miming and holding his nuts 😂

[@for-house-stark]

@@theapavlou3030 not any more laughable than that video

[@ROCKINGMAN]

There have been pretenders, there have been contenders but there is only one King of Rock and pop - Elvis!

[@delilahmorrow4606]

He loved Elvis. Lisa knew why he married her. He talked about Elvis all time.eElvis was teased at school because the way he dressed & fixed his hair. He was first

[@tinanoel452]

Elvis is the most famous person around the world

[@Mary-d5x6g]

True and a man from India did a study on statues and memorials of Elvis and found there was one in every major country in the world. truth.

[@for-house-stark]

This is false.

[@mathiusloca23]

def not as famous as michael jackson considering elvis only performed in the us and mike was worldwide

[@theapavlou3030]

​@@mathiusloca23Elvis was even more popular in the UK & Eurooe than he was in the US. He never left the US to tour but he did have the first satellite broadcast to over 1.3 billion, that was 42% of the planet's population. MJ maybe got those viewing figures for the kiddy fiddling trial

[@Mary-d5x6g]

@@mathiusloca23 How young are you. There is a statue to Elvis Presley in every major country in the world. when he was drifted in the Army in 1958 and arrived in Germany the port was so clogged with fans they had to call the national guard. They couldn't speak english. Research.

[@suecurfman8556]

Elvis was the first, but then it was the style. So MJ wasn’t use copying Elvis,he was just dressing in the style of the day.

[@JMAN72727]

As John Lennon said "before Elvis there was nothing " which is only as far as being a cultural phenomenon Elvis took his inspiration from gospel and rhythm and blues long live the king TCB 💥⚡⚡💥

[@deborahsaujon3230]

MICHAEL JACKSON LOVED ELVIS GROWING UP,THATS WHY HE DRESSED THE WAY HE DID. AND TOOK PHOTOS COPYING PHOTOS OF ELVIS. ELVIS GOT ON HIS TOES IN MOST OF HIS SONGS EVEN BEFORE HE BECAME FAMOUS.

[@martynrudd6070]

Elvis was unique he knew what he wanted to look like and had everything made, he was the first.

[@hillsboroughguy]

MJ to his credit openly said Elvis influenced his music and dance moves, along with others like Sammy Davis Jr, Jackie Wilson, and James Brown

[@for-house-stark]

Lol this is false. MJ never said this

[@theapavlou3030]

​@@for-house-starkkeep saying that on every comment and it might come true for you. Face it, MJ was an Elvis pretender

[@jado4prez]

@@theapavlou3030he didn’t like elvis at all his influences were james brown, jackie wilson, fred astaire, and grease

[@theapavlou3030]

​@@jado4prezI didn't say he liked him, he was obsessed with him while claiming him not an influence 😂

[@Anaj-us4eo]

@@jado4prez He was obsessed with Elvis, why do you think he married Lisa Marie?

[@conniegordon2465]

I'd say he probably admired Elvis. Plus, they had a different fan base.

[@carolwyban3947]

He loved Elvis, even sought out her daughter, and married her

[@SD-mw1hz]

Michael was inspired by Elvis, his fame, his music, his costumes, the way he held the crowds when performing, his costumes. There is nothing wrong with that, Michael liked the outfits and did his younger version of the same thing. Both were known for their dance moves on stage, Elvis's body just had to move to the music, he lived for it and Michael was a stage performer from day one, singing , dancing, enthralling the crowd. They both admired each other and entertained their generation. I think every musician hears something or sees something they love about a performance and learns from it.

[@Mary-d5x6g]

True, I hope someone can find the clip when Elvis, in a Vegas show, actually introduces the Jackson Five who were on the front row. Elvis says I'd like to introduce you to these amazing guys here on the front row, they are performing in their new show, please go and see them, they are called the Jackson Five, please stand up fellers."

[@pauldark3044]

Mj was great, but Elvis is the G.O.A.T

[@mathiusloca23]

michael is all around the goat

[@theapavlou3030]

​@@mathiusloca23not even close

[@mathiusloca23]

@@theapavlou3030 further than close

[@theapavlou3030]

@@mathiusloca23 Elvis sits firmly at the top of the pyramid, a natural talent and gifted performer. MJ was programmed to be great, unfortunately his voice wasn't very strong and he had to mime "live".

[@mathiusloca23]

@theapavlou3030 michael jackson is in the geniuses book of world records as the most successful entertainer of all time

[@Coolrockndad]

Michael liked Elvis so much that he even married Lisa Marie, Elvis's Daughter.

[@bethbjornson4031]

Elvis was performing in Vegas the same time M.J. was as a boy. There was a documentary called Elvis,and the Black Community the Echo continues part 1,and 2. I am 65, and Elvis was the first to dress like this. Before everyone dressed in dark suits ,and a tie . A lot of the time they dressed in tuxs.

[@jerper8963]

MJ wasn't interested with his daughter, he wanted the Elvis Catalogue. Just like he got the Beatles Catalogue.

[@kellymcquay2626]

And thankfully he didn't get his greedy hands on it

[@scsu5085]

Elvis was NOT a songwriter. There were no songs written by Elvis to be had. Elvis got his music from a broad spectrum of songwriters.

[@ahshagrace7632]

@@scsu5085 Many good song writers. But no one delivered like Elvis. Absolutely no one.

[@NancyMoran-r3b]

Almost all singers took some things from other artists.

[@theopinionatedtruth]

Jackson didn't lighten his skin on purpose. He had vitiligo. His makeup artist was interviewed, stating that in the 80's was when it first started. She had to apply makeup to the parts of his skin that was losing pigment. After a while she said once most of his body lost its pigmentation, she didn't have to apply anymore. But she said in the 80s, his hand started losing it first, and that's why he was wearing the glove. But the moonwalk, he got that from LA street breakers, he got most of his moves from Michael "Bugaloo Shrimp" Chambers. He was the robot on family matters and in the movie breakin'. Some of the clothes they were definitely reaching, but so what? lol he copied a lot of James Brown moves, but he loved him, so I get it. But yea he more than likely just like the way he dressed. He still the undisputed greatest entertainer on this planet!

[@Mary-d5x6g]

I am 80, I lived it, Everybody copied Elvis that's what changed American culture. It wasn't only in dress it was in performance. Micheal Jackson even married Elvis daughter. Give me a break. This isn't intentional that's just the way it was. Elvis set the baseline for rock and roll stars and groups in general. This isn't the best one, the best video is 'Elvis Presley and Micheal Jackson/I got a feeling in My Body". Elvis was the wallpaper of society, he changed all music forever. Prince and all the stars pickup a lot from Elvis. It's what they saw from the 50's on. Elvis started it all, He was the baseline. No one tried to copy him he just was the most influential person in music. Elvis was called the King by media, he didn't like it and said often he was not a king of anything Jesus was. Micheal however gave himself the name "King of Pop". Micheal was born to sing and dance as was Elvis. Every big performer is influenced by someone or group. It is human and it is ok. Elvis was inspired by black artist, there is nothing wrong with it. They both were legends and we will never forget them. Thanks man.

[@kellymcquay2626]

Some of them are a reach, but Michael Jackson fans have disrespected ELVIS over and over.

[@mathiusloca23]

im a bigger mj fan and i havent disrespected elvis i think they both brought somthing unique too the table

[@Anaj-us4eo]

@@mathiusloca23 I really don’t think of them being alike at all musically, Elvis has a deep rich voice. A definite look, and way about him. Then comes along little mj, who captured the world’s attention in a different way. As mj grew up he started using some of Elvis’s style, certainly mj growing up watched Elvis, as he did James brown etc. I think every performer uses things from others. It is obvious tho, mj copied a lot from Elvis, proving himself a big fan, whether he admitted or not. He did marry Lisa Marie.. the amount of work and talent from mj can’t be denied, ever, even with the circumstances he left us with. To have music videos on 24/7 as mtv, there was no way that mj was going to not blow up big!!

[@CHICHI-hi2pn]

Michael Jackson was a big Elvis fan, that's probably why there is so many similarities.

[@for-house-stark]

This is false

[@mathiusloca23]

not his favorite but def a person he took inspiration from

[@jessiem276]

​@@for-house-starkHe definitely copied Elvis a lot.

[@for-house-stark]

@@jessiem276 he definitely didnt

[@for-house-stark]

@@jessiem276 still false

[@AndySoeter]

Who gets recognition worldwide ONLY by his first name ? When a person say ELVIS everyone knows who that is. GBY’all 🙏✝️

[@markfrederick8762]

I actually did a survey with a friend one day. We asked people what they thought when we said just their first names. A lot said Michael Jordan. Less said Michael Jackson. However, everyone knew Elvis.

[@lorrainenorris1448]

MJ also wasn't the first to moonwalk. Check out Bill Bailey at the Apollo Theater in 1955. A great tap dancer who moonwalks off the stage after performing.

[@laurasotomiranda1488]

No one not even MJ can come close to Elvis!! That’s why EP will always be the GOAT. Elvis paved the way for so many stars today

[@bibadiallo3401]

You mean he was more successful of stolen the black music, move and style😂😂 Elvis wasn’t talented in nothing 😂😂😂

[@julianmiguel6508]

​@@bibadiallo3401Elvis never stole anything from anyone

[@justiceforjohnny7128]

ELVIS WAS THE FIRST WITH HIS STYLING NO COPYING

[@darrenkoglin3423]

I'm a huge EP fan but M J didn't copy its called inspiration EP was the original pop star everything sprang up because of him John Lennon stated before elvis there was nothing

[@nickrogers4989]

I'm a huge Fan of both !

[@matrix5000100]

The fact is: in the 60s the media said: "Elvis Presley King of Pop"! There are original reports of this.

[@ayianaarthur2551]

MJ was very open about the fact that the studied all the greats in music and movies. He studied all genres and used bits he liked in his own act. That is literally what art is. Being inspired by others. Art is for all and to be used for inspiration by all.

[@mikem957]

But he excluded Elvis. He was jealous of his iconic following and wanted to be greater.

[@ayianaarthur2551]

@@mikem957 Yes, he copied Elvis but would never admit to it. He even had a painting based on the last supper in his bedroom with himself depicted as Jesus and Elvis as one of his disciples. Then he wanted to be called king of pop because Elvis was king of rock. Very jealous and insecure about Elvis.

[@ulfanfinneriksen4643]

Ofc he copied Elvis. Why wouldn't he? That's the king right there.

[@kathifielder1110]

Check out Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson (I got a feeling in my body) (3:36). Some advice: just enjoy what EP and MJ brought to the world of music. They were both very talented and unique.

[@dalillala3143]

Talk about Elvis not having one original record

[@davidschiech9188]

If you liked this , check out the video I got a feeling in my body...the one that shows Elvis Presley and his dance moves and shows Michael Jackson and his dance moves....wow, it's incredible

[@juancarloscabreramenendez7628]

The problem is that many want to belittle Elvis without recognizing his merits. He had everything, the style, the voice, the charisma, he just needed to write his own hits to be the perfect artist and even then look how high he reached.

[@tonyk6153]

The king inspired so many people

[@lauramittler]

Elvis was inspired by the Gee he wore in his Karate work outs. He was so comfortable that he asked his tailor to create something like it to wear on stage.

[@M.Sforza]

Elvis was naturally beautiful also.

[@Isla-g4x]

To each their own.

[@jameslowrey1964]

And that red jacket with the white stripes Elvis is wearing is from the movie “Speedway“ from 1967. Elvis‘s Gold lamé tuxedo was made in 1957 and he was the very first person to wear that type of suit and it appeared on one of his albums.

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

Excellent reaction !!! But Oh there’s even more. Michael Jackson fans never really knew until after the passing of MJ and Elvis how important Elvis was to Michael's solo career. For whatever reason, MJ just was unable to admit while alive to his OBVIOUS influence and attraction to Elvis' stage presentation, clothing, and the way in which he carried himself ON and OFF stage. Elvis was THE FIRST MEGA STAR, and MJ went to school learning everything that he could. When Presley died, he hired much of Elvis' staff. UNDENIABLE EVIDENCE that the King of Pop was heavily influenced by the KING OF ROCK Elvis Presley. 1. MJ hired Elvis' best friend JOE ESPOSITO to manage his career, 2. MJ hired Elvis' CONCERT PROMOTER AEG Live co-CEO Paul Gongaware. 3. MJ hired Elvis' COSTUME DESIGNER Bill Belew (he created outfits for Elvis, the JACKSON 5, then MJ), 4. ... in addition to all the similar dance moves 5. ... in addition and arm and leg movements 6. ... in addition to their desire to create music videos... elaborate video representations of their songs 7. They BOTH lived in THEMED TWO STORY HOMES, Elvis called his escape home Graceland, while MJ decided to call his escape home Neverland. 8. MJ attempted to duplicate Elvis' success in Hollywood, and before his death had made a cameo appearance in Men in Black, and released Moonwalker in 1988, an anthology movie combined with a fantasy tale with Michael’s confrontation with a drug dealer, with limited theatrical release. 9. MJ even went into commercials... Elvis for Southern Maid donuts, and MJ for Pepsi, even though he hated Pepsi... but Elvis did a commercial so..... 10: Merchandise: MJ studied what Col Tom Parker did with Elvis' Merchandise. and a bonus # 11: Elvis had a few monkeys. His first once he purchased before moving into Graceland. Most famously, Elvis bought a pet monkey that he called Scatter who supposedly got drunk on Elvis' movie sets on a few occasions, and MJ bought a monkey and he named it Bubbles. Ok Last One I promise: MJ literally writes a song called... Heartbreak Hotel. Where Elvis co-created a musical art form, MJ largely built on one. Where Elvis changed sexual mores in the conservative wake of World War II (in a very rebellious way that threatened his life with imprisonment and death threats), Michael built on what Elvis began with more sexually suggestive choreographed dance moves. And where Elvis, expanding on James Dean's work, harnessed a burgeoning youth culture that rebelled against the social elites in the 50's youth revolution, the 60's sexual revolution, and the 50's and 60s civil rights movement, MJ drew more attention to it. MJ did it brilliantly ... but his cultural impact pales in comparison to Presley's'. Elvis came along at just the time the first identifiable generation of teenagers were about to substitute a drive for freedom for their parents' drive for security. 'With the change in values came a change in music and you had the impact of what became rock and roll'. 'Elvis stood at the cusp of that generational revolution. TV + YOUTH REVOLUTION ... and Elvis just ran away with the football. MJ really did copy as much as he could from Elvis, and that's OK... because MJ put HIS SPIN on it, but LET'S BE HONEST and call it straight down the line, MJ VERY CLEARLY was inspired by Elvis Presley and how he defined himself as a SUPERSTAR and legend. I respect Elvis and MJ for being the TWO KINGS of MUSIC that they are. Brilliantly fan-made Elvis' and Michael Jackson's "I Got A Feeling in my Body" studies some of Elvis' moves that MJ picked up on and included in his stage presentation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3qVpaakqqhjpKc

[@jayceewaldner8505]

Impressive essay, amazingly worded. And wait did Elvis actually want to create music videos?! Why did I not know this yet

[@colmflaherty3963]

Elvis really set trends for all artist. The Beatles said so. Bruce Springsteen. The Osmond's, Look at their 70s outfits. Copied Elvis. Yes Elvis was the first, Then everyone else just added their bits similar.

[@osas]

i am a HUGE fan of MJ. its no secret that he copied his idols, (Elvis, Fred Astair, Charlie Chaplin, James Brown, look up Bob Fosse snake in the grass) MJ was a master at taking bits and pieces from other artists, and creating the Michael Jackson persona. he actually admitted to doing this. PURE GENIUS.

[@jaredhowe2847]

Elvis was the first ever.

[@susanneschultz2754]

Before Elvis There was nothing John Lennon

[@ratso4444]

Everybody copied Elvis! And Elvis copied others, too. Like Tony Curtis’ hair color. He just did it better than anyone else.

[@genevievebenedict7510]

Elvis was the FIRST for sure! MJ also was inspired by Fred Astaire,and Adam Ant military jackets. He asked Adam where he bought the jackets. But Elvis had a lot of firsts as a musician!

[@cherylmilam1223]

I have been a fan of Elvis since the 50’s. MJ was a special talent ! Do not feel bad, I didn’t realize all the commonalities & I watched them thru their fantastic careers

[@katy5467]

Liberace advised Elvis to dress flashy. Elvis advised the Osmonds of the same thing, so he could have said something to the Jackson’s, or they just picked up on it.

[@jeanineking6327]

elvis was the first

[@conniegordon2465]

I guess you know he was married to Elvis's daughter Lisa Marie. I think copying in music, dancing, etc. is okay.

[@goldenretrieverpuppies958]

They were only married for a year. Doesn’t make it right

[@mrchips4489]

Yes, Elvis fans have been aware of it for a very long time. On the one hand, it was a compliment to Elvis that Michael borrowed from Elvis; on the other hand, it was a insult because Michael refused to admit Elvis's influence on him. It wasn't just Michael though; Elvis was celebrated not only for being the G.O.A.T. of music he was also a style & cultural icon. As such, many other artists borrowed from Elvis as well in terms of dress, style, etc. Elvis was dubbed the 'King of Rock & Roll' by the media in 1956. Michael on the other hand insisted the media address him as 'King of Pop.' As for dance moves, Elvis was actually one of the first people to do the 'Moon Walk;' it just wasn't called that back then. Also, Michael had a choreographer who choreographed all of his dance moves whereas going back as early as 1954 Elvis's dance moves were all Elvis aside from a choreographer for some of his movies. Michael's choreographers were no doubt aware of Elvis's dance moves so it's not surprising that they had Michael use some of them (or a form of variation of them.) In all ways, it's clear that Michael heavily borrowed from Elvis; he just didn't want to admit it because it'd take away from his fans' beliefs that he was a 'unique, never before seen' cultural figure. Quite a few Elvis fans are also Michael Jackson fans so it's not that they begrudge Michael anything; we recognize Michael's own large talent; some just find it sad that Michael refused to acknowledge Elvis's influence on him.

[@chrisparimeros7507]

Elvis wanted flashy jumpsuits like Liberace the piano player.

[@johnchair9823]

liberace never wear a jump suit sorry but no sorry ,

[@joankisloski6972]

Michael used to watch Jackie Wilson dancing from the wings. Jackie influenced many great performers including Elvis Presley, Van Morrison, James Brown and Michael Jackson. It's the greatest compliment.

[@IzabelaGojak]

Jackie said that Elvis is one of greatest ever and that he loved him.

[@PrestonJefferson-h3w]

MJ also learned his Spin and footwork from James Brown and Jackie Wilson

[@mikem957]

True. But he definitely got the toe stance from Elvis.

[@PrestonJefferson-h3w]

@mikem957 I know I was just saying that the guy that's doing the reaction seems surprised Michael jackson stole moves.

[@scsu5085]

Acutally, it goes back farther than that (1930s & 40s) Fred Astaire & Gene Kelly were biggest influences in his dancing, and yes of course, elvis in early 1970s vegas had a major impact on MJ

[@PrestonJefferson-h3w]

@scsu5085 Oh yeah, I forgot about him. Yeah, you're right.

[@for-house-stark]

​@@mikem957false. The toe stand came from Fred astaire and ballet dancers, not Elvis

[@zosometalgod]

Don't be bummed out bro! Elvis Presley inspired every Entertainer Michael Jackson was inspired but Michael Jackson invented his own moves remember every musician and entertainer have been inspired by people before then!

[@Rubberbandman1k]

Thank you, Let’s be real elvis could never get on stage & do what Micheal did #onceinaliftime

[@mandyheath1793]

​@@Rubberbandman1kand vice versa

[@JonathanCalvert-p2c]

Need to watch, M Jackson & Elvis, I got a feeling in my body.

[@nicolegolya7845]

Elvis was a fashion icon as well, and it’s been proven that MJ was inspired by Elvis. I mean he married his daughter but it’s not that surprising that MJ put his own spin on Elvis inspired clothing. Elvis made it okay for men to express themselves through clothes and especially color and designs. Both are amazing artists but I’ll forever be an Elvis girl.

[@billprator3594]

Alot of stars took things from Elvis. he knew it, he did not care. And MJ was married to Elvis' daughter. And MJ was a fan of Elvis.

[@Mary-d5x6g]

So true, his buddies said he would see Elvis impersonators places and die laughing he thought it was funny.

[@for-house-stark]

MJ was never a fan of Elvis

[@matrix5000100]

@@for-house-stark True! Michael Jackson was always jealous of Elvis Presley. Michael Jackson once said in front of the camera (there is a film of this somewhere): "Why does everyone say to Elvis that he is the king, but no one says to me king"?

[@for-house-stark]

@@matrix5000100 lol OK then produce the video where MJ said this. Dont worry I know you can't, because it doesn't exist. And why would MJ be jealous of someone he surpassed?

[@duncanidaho8900]

​@@matrix5000100no. I've read that interview, he was between 19-21 yrs old I have it in my computer. He said that he recognize Elvis's talent but there are people more talented than Elvis and he doesnt understand why he is considered king. He never said this crap you wrote.

[@marypulley1591]

I am a Diehard Elvis fan, and and he was Before Michael Jackson

[@MrRizzo1961]

On one of the Elvis Presley specials it's said that Elvis learned how to dress flashy for his performances from piano player liberace check out Liberace stage performances after Elvis started dressing flashy for performances most of the performers started dressing flashy in their performances like the commodores. Check out the early to mid 70s musical performances ✌️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@emerald1805]

Elvis’ flashy sequin styles came from designers who also designed stage costumes for operas and broadway plays. Same costume designers worked for Elvis. *edit- No popular singer before had ever worn that style - unless they were in an opera which called for it.

[@jjbud3124]

@@emerald1805 True. It is also true that Liberace suggested the flashy outfits.

[@Mary-d5x6g]

Actually he had to switch to jumpsuits because he was splitting his pants when there were two pieces. So he had someone I believe It was Bill Belew who suggested the jumpsuits and started designing patterns on them. Liberace was nice to Elvis but Elvis had his own style.

[@emerald1805]

@@Mary-d5x6g Yes. Bill Belew suggested the jumpsuits, but his first ones were based on karate Gi outfits. They had less jewels and studs than his later ones. Elvis was flashy going back to the 50s! Back then no male singers ever wore the bright shiny stuff.

[@Elvista]

How awesome is this? Love it. I believe MJ was a huge fan of EP but didn't want people to know.....so were/are many artists up to today. I'm extremely proud of Elvis Presley.....and his inspirational legacy that continues to move spirits. Elvis: the most beautiful Songman ever.....the FIRSTEST with the MOSTEST💯⚡❤️