Who is the MJ, The Beatles or Elvis of this generation?

In terms of soaring popularity, universal recognition of this artists/bands talent? Do we have a Michael Jackson, Beatles or an Elvis of our generation?

I don't think there is any. MJ, Beatles and Elvis impacted the industry and changed it drastically. While there are a lot of popular bands/artists these days, I don't think they've done anything to change the music industry.

Jay-Z was the first artist to come to mind, he's been enormously popular for 13-14 years. I still wouldn't put him on the same level of MJ, The Beatles, or Elvis though.

Jay-Z was the first artist to come to mind, he's been enormously popular for 13-14 years. I still wouldn't put him on the same level of MJ, The Beatles, or Elvis though.

JML897

I'm going to have to say that Justin Timberlake is the next MJ. He is an incredibly talented vocalist, can dance extremely well, and is recognized by 2/3 of the globe.

As for the Beatles, we'll have to wait a looooooong time to see a new version of the Beatles.

And Elvis, well he wasn't anything special in the first place.

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Jay-Z was the first artist to come to mind, he's been enormously popular for 13-14 years. I still wouldn't put him on the same level of MJ, The Beatles, or Elvis though.

escapeoftheape

You don't represent the general population...I guarantee you more people know who Jay-Z is than Timbaland.

Aerosmith and Metallica are really the only popular, long lasting, influential bands close to this generation -though many would say they are closer to last generation (like the Stones) -Nirvana is reminiscent of many of the people that died on "the day the music died" (buddy Holly, big bopper, etc.)...short career, but influentialrawsavon

Aerosmith is from the 70's.... !!?

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Jay-Z was the first artist to come to mind, he's been enormously popular for 13-14 years. I still wouldn't put him on the same level of MJ, The Beatles, or Elvis though.

JML897

You don't represent the general population...I guarantee you more people know who Jay-Z is than Timbaland.

Nobody seems to fit the bill precisely. Maybe it's just that the boundaries those 3 broke are hard to replicate in scale.

Beyonce, of course.

Metallica and Radiohead are still considered somewhat fringe, and they are no where near as commercialized as Beyonce is.

Beyonce is all over TV and magazines 24/7. She's the current "face" of this era. She's the most visible person in entertainment.

Beyonce of course.

Netherscourge

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Beyonce of course.

igHendrix

...I dunno bout that nowadays R&B and Pop are sort of meshing together.

Eminem/Elvisras2009

There isn't one. Music has long since been fractured to the point that it seems unlikely someone could fill such a role.duxup

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Beyonce of course.

CQCmasta

...I dunno bout that nowadays R&B and Pop are sort of meshing together.

I dont think there is any.

No one can replace any of those, but Brittney Spears could be. Lady Gaga seems to be pretty popular. But all these new rock bands could never beat the Beatles. All new Rock Bands have to ad in swears or smut and the songs have no meaning. The only meaning in songs today is "I miss you girl!, Why did you leave me girl?"

No one can replace any of those, but Brittney Spears could be. Lady Gaga seems to be pretty popular. But all these new rock bands could never beat the Beatles. All new Rock Bands have to ad in swears or smut and the songs have no meaning. The only meaning in songs today is "I miss you girl!, Why did you leave me girl?"

iginlawasup

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No one can replace any of those, but Brittney Spears could be. Lady Gaga seems to be pretty popular. But all these new rock bands could never beat the Beatles. All new Rock Bands have to ad in swears or smut and the songs have no meaning. The only meaning in songs today is "I miss you girl!, Why did you leave me girl?"

alphamale1989

[QUOTE="rawsavon"]Aerosmith and Metallica are really the only popular, long lasting, influential bands close to this generation -though many would say they are closer to last generation (like the Stones) -Nirvana is reminiscent of many of the people that died on "the day the music died" (buddy Holly, big bopper, etc.)...short career, but influentialrawr_xd

Aerosmith is from the 70's.... !!?

I heard Aerosmith broke up!!

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[QUOTE="igHendrix"] That's the probably the only one, but she's not to MJ status though. She's a R&B not POP, and last time I checked Pop was different than R&B.igHendrix

...I dunno bout that nowadays R&B and Pop are sort of meshing together.

Yeah well we can go into the history of why it's called pop but what I'm trying to say is Pop and R&B are quickly becoming hard to distinguish, like Jay Sean's Down, is that Pop or R&B?

[QUOTE="rawsavon"]Aerosmith and Metallica are really the only popular, long lasting, influential bands close to this generation -though many would say they are closer to last generation (like the Stones) -Nirvana is reminiscent of many of the people that died on "the day the music died" (buddy Holly, big bopper, etc.)...short career, but influentialrawr_xd

Aerosmith is from the 70's.... !!?

Radiohead comes close, they're known for killing britpop and innovating the way music is distributed.hiphops_savior

Well, MJ Beatles and Elvis are the Big 3 Ones. I doubt they'll be surpassed, ever. Some that come to mind, though, are Britney, Madonna and EminemPRT-CCM

[QUOTE="PRT-CCM"]Well, MJ Beatles and Elvis are the Big 3 Ones. I doubt they'll be surpassed, ever. Some that come to mind, though, are Britney, Madonna and Eminemrawsavon

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Jay-Z was the first artist to come to mind, he's been enormously popular for 13-14 years. I still wouldn't put him on the same level of MJ, The Beatles, or Elvis though.

escapeoftheape

[QUOTE="rawsavon"][QUOTE="PRT-CCM"]Well, MJ Beatles and Elvis are the Big 3 Ones. I doubt they'll be surpassed, ever. Some that come to mind, though, are Britney, Madonna and EminemPRT-CCM

Nonetheless, I don't think anyone can compare to JACKSON at the moment, if you look at Wikipedia, it says he's the most commercially successful and one of the most influential entertainers there ever were. :)PRT-CCM

What did Elvis do? I understand Michael Jackson and the Beatles... but I wouldn't know about Elvis if it wasn't for Forrest Gump and Las Vegas.

What did Elvis do? I understand Michael Jackson and the Beatles... but I wouldn't know about Elvis if it wasn't for Forrest Gump and Las Vegas.

No_Hablo_Ingles

What did Elvis do? I understand Michael Jackson and the Beatles... but I wouldn't know about Elvis if it wasn't for Forrest Gump and Las Vegas.

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What did Elvis do? I understand Michael Jackson and the Beatles... but I wouldn't know about Elvis if it wasn't for Forrest Gump and Las Vegas.

SeanDog123

His first couple records are quite stellar

All you need is THIS

I agree with Justin Timberlake, that man is an idol for ANYBODY who claims to be a man, and every woman could not say they would not want to be with him.

BUT...as for that super, nobody really comes to mind. Radiohead, Justin Timberlake, or dare he say it?.......William Hung. :P

Unfortunately most music now a days is pretty terrible. Just seems like amost no one has talent anymore. So no one.

In terms of popularity, Lady GaGa is a damn good contender.

But, she's still far too young, it's too soon to tell.

And Madonna doesn't exactly count since she was from Michael's era.