Elvis and Michael

There are a lot of parallels between Elvis and Michael Jackson

• Both enjoyed almost instant success
• Both rose to superstardom
• Both were on the cutting edge of the music scene
• The music of both defined a generation
• Both were criticized for their vulgar dancing (Elvis for gyrating, Jackson for grabbing)
• Both wore costume-like outfits during performances (Elvis' jumpsuits, Jackson's sequined military-style coats, etc.)
  
• Both tried to close themselves off from the public because the insanity of their popularity was too much to handle
• Both were tabloid fodder for their looks later in life (Elvis' weight, Jackson's skin, face, nose, etc.)
• Both had large compounds that outsiders always wondered about what went on in there
• Both died just prior to launching a tour that was set to revive their career

And as I said before, I bet we start hearing about the drug abuse (although, I don't think Jackson was quite at the level Elvis was)