Quote Originally Posted by aromulus View Post

I regard Isaac Hayes, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Stevie Wonder and Marving Gaye as much better lyricists and musicians.
They are all 'niche' musicians though, whereas Jacko spread across many spectrums of music which is a measure of greatness in the music industry. His music also spanned nearly every language/country on the planet.

Iron Maiden write better lyrics, but they are 'niche' in the metal scene, and although have sold 10's Millions of records, come nowhere near what Jacko sold.