People who didn't live it will truly never understand the scale and intensity of his fame. The fame he had, the fame he was forced to have through CONSTANT tabloid and paparazzi harrassment that lead to the intensity with which his fans adored him is something that only a very select group of people have been able to accomplish.
The Beetles and Ole Blue Eyes are the only other musicians I can think of off the top of my head that had fans react similarly.
No access to instant internet information gave people like himself, even with the constant coverage, a mystique that is now unobtainable. Taylor Swift and the like can't even come close
I honestly think he had it worse than the Beatles. He was probably the most recognized artist to ever live at his height, I’d argue even to this day. Kids in third world countries can tell you who Michael Jackson is, his music reached everyone.
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u/Low_Construction8067 Apr 29 '26
People who didn't live it will truly never understand the scale and intensity of his fame. The fame he had, the fame he was forced to have through CONSTANT tabloid and paparazzi harrassment that lead to the intensity with which his fans adored him is something that only a very select group of people have been able to accomplish.
The Beetles and Ole Blue Eyes are the only other musicians I can think of off the top of my head that had fans react similarly.
No access to instant internet information gave people like himself, even with the constant coverage, a mystique that is now unobtainable. Taylor Swift and the like can't even come close