On Jan. 12, 1959, Elvis Presley was in the Army. The Beatles were a little-known group called The Quarrymen casting about for gigs in Liverpool.

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WEB EXTRA: Motown turns 50, and the party’s far from over (Crain’s Detroit Business)

Is reggae superstar Bob Marley bigger than Jesus? That’s debatable, but the music legend who died 28 years ago is about to challenge Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson for the title of richest dead celebrity.

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Richest dead celebrity: Bob Marley (CNN Money)

The Associated Press NEW YORK — Michael Jackson didn’t want to be just a superstar. Like the Beatles, he wanted to be the biggest, the king. He wanted to topple the reigning man with the crown, Elvis. In life and in death, there was Elvis. “It’s just so weird. read more

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Like Elvis, Jackson was a King who died young (Standard-Examiner)

Jackson Tribute Watch: The This Is It tribute concert features Jermaine Jackson, Katherine Jackson, more Jacksons, Chris Brown (maybe), Elvis, Jesus, Mary J Blige (maybe), top Austrian acts, and did we mention Jermaine Jackson?

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Michael Jackson This Is It Concert Features Jesus, Chris Brown And Top Austrian Stars (Anorak)

Is MIchael JAckson alive and well and relaxing on some beach with Elvis?

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Michael Jackson: Let the conspiracy theory begin! (National Post)