Urban Legends

The Legend

Collected on the Internet, June 2009

After the tragic death of Michael Jackson, it was revealed that there was a mystic link between Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley.

Consider the following:

• Both of their last names have seven letters.
• Both were criticized for too much emphasis on the pelvic area while dancing.
• Both were known primarily as vocalists.
• Both were accomplished actors.
• Both were listed in the Book of World Records.
• Both were married to (and divorced) a woman whose last name was Presley (Priscilla Presley and Lisa Marie Presley).
• Both met and played with Paul McCartney.
• Elvis was "The King;" Jackson, "The King of Pop."
• Both looked much different near the end of their life than they did in their 20s.
• Both met the President of the United States (Nixon and Reagan).
• Both were secretly working with the government to overthrow subversives.
• Both made famous performances dressed in black leather (Elvis' comeback special; Jackson's "Bad" video).
• Both had their music featured in Disney films ("Lilo and Stitch" and "Captain EO").
• Both were said to cross the racial boundaries between black and white (Elvish with his music; Jackson with his appearance and music).
• Both recorded Heartbreak Hotel.
• Both had gigantic estates with names that ended in land (Graceland and Neverland).
• Both died at a relatively early age from complications from prescription drugs.