Who had a bigger legacy/influence: Michael Jackson or The Beatles?

I can't stand the beatles.

The Beatles. Michael Jackson bought rights to many beatles songs and sampled them.

Elvis,

Of those 2, Beatles. They had a cult following in their time, and defined the British invasion.

As overrated as the Beatles are, they probably innovated a lot more than MJ. But then i think Thriller pretty much set the bar for production values in music videos.

Michael was influenced by the Beatles,he evenowned most of their songs at one point,but I'll still have to say Michael.

MJ was huge and has the record sales to prove it but the Beatles defined a generation. The beatles changed the music scene. MJ was just really good 80's pop.

I'm not really sure since I didn't really grow up when they were hugely popular.

But I like MJ's music way better.

The Beatles for legacy, Michael Jackson as an entertainer.

I really like both a lot though, it's like picking between awesome and awesome.

There are artist from all different genres and decades that are hugely influencial and have great legacies.

In under 10 years the Beatles wrote/recorded over 300 songsspazzx625

and imo there is not one single bad song in the Beatles catalogue.

Michael Jackson grew up listening to the Beatles and McCartney.

So, the Beatles win by default.

The Beatles. MJ didn't do much but make overrated pop music. While The Beatles did the same for some of their carrer they turned that around and said "FU" we're doing it our way.

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The Beatles and MJ are probably the two biggest influences the music industry has ever seen, but I would say that the Beatles are slightly more influential. Commander-Gree

Must notforget those who influenced the Beatles as well!

Bob Dylan/Buddy Holly/Elvis etc

Without them I don't think The Beatles would've been the same

Most bands were inspired by The Beatles and it kicked off a new generation of music. They're not overrated either, every single song is a good listen. There is no other band like that.

[QUOTE="spazzx625"]In under 10 years the Beatles wrote/recorded over 300 songsJoshywaa

and imo there is not one single bad song in the Beatles catalogue.

It's hard to say, but I would have to go with MJ.

EDIT- To wiki! I pulled up some stats, for those who are interested...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Records_and_achievements_of_Michael_Jackson

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Beatles%27_record_sales

[QUOTE="Joshywaa"]

[QUOTE="spazzx625"]In under 10 years the Beatles wrote/recorded over 300 songsspazzx625

and imo there is not one single bad song in the Beatles catalogue.

The Beatles, but it's damn close.

beatles all the way!

It's hard to say, but I would have to go with MJ.

EDIT- To wiki! I pulled up some stats, for those who are interested...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Records_and_achievements_of_Michael_Jackson

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Beatles%27_record_sales

TINYOWNSYOU

The statsseem to favor the Beatles.

[QUOTE="Commander-Gree"]The Beatles and MJ are probably the two biggest influences the music industry has ever seen, but I would say that the Beatles are slightly more influential. Joshywaa

Must notforget those who influenced the Beatles as well!

Bob Dylan/Buddy Holly/Elvis etc

Without them I don't think The Beatles would've been the same

I would have to say Michael. He brought music and performance to a whole new level.

obviously jacko

nah i joke, beatles by some distance

As far as musical and cultural influence, the Beatles are pretty much untouchable.

the Beatles, while MJ has a huge legacy and was the king of pop the beatles helped to carve out modern rocck as it exists today.

The Beatles. I love MJ - a fantastic talent, but was propped up by the likes of Quincey Jones and songwriters like Rod Temperton. As a front man and performer he was unbelievable though. Influence? Who knows... Probably the Beatles..... but maybe not...

Jacko for sure. I'm not a big fan of either, but i know alot more michael jackson songs than the beatles. Hey Jude was awful and rock and roll music was copied off chuck berry (another legend). Why this overrated band known as the beatles are adored my so many people i will never know. Simply can't hold a candle to the likes of Elvis, Jacko and Chuck Berry

Jacko for sure. I'm not a big fan of either, but i know alot more michael jackson songs than the beatles. Hey Jude was awful and rock and roll music was copied off chuck berry (another legend). Why this overrated band known as the beatles are adored my so many people i will never know. Simply can't hold a candle to the likes of Elvis, Jacko and Chuck Berry

killerboi2

Definitely, The Beatles.

The Beatles, I think they had an impact on the music industry as a whole; while MJ only influenced parts of it.

Michael Jackson or The Beatles? Which of these do you think had the biggest legacy and most influence on the world and music/entertainment and why? In my eyes, I see MJ as the best entertainer to have ever walked the earth. He helped changed the perception of music videos, his music was always well-made (for me at least), and the talent to do those dance moves make me pick him over The Beatles. There is some bias in that though since I grew up listening to MJ rather than The Beatles.ZumaJones07

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