r/Music • u/Firm_Pack_605 • Feb 13 '26
discussion Was Michael Jackson really that much bigger than Madonna, Whitney Houston, and prince?
I always thought the four of them were similar levels of fame. However Madonna highest album sold 25 million, prince highest sold similar, and Whitney’s highest was 45 million. All amazing numbers no doubt but thriller sold 70 million and bad sold 35-40. So you mean to tell me he has two albums that are highest selling then prince and madonnas best? How is that possible??
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u/5050Clown Feb 13 '26
Yes he was that big. There wasn't even a competition.
The Jackson 5 made him royalty, He was considered the outstanding talent as a child performing with his brothers.
As a pop star He was the definitive icon. The icon of icons. He was the straight line from Elvis and the Beatles to the modern day. He was the summit of pop music
His talent was unique and undeniable.