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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Michael Jackson of the 18th Century

It is highly probable that you haven’t yet considered the similarities between Michael Jackson and Mozart. A few hundred years will do that. However, both were incredibly prolific, died far too young, and are discussed worldwide every day. But wait, there’s more.

Top 10 Reasons Why Mozart is the Michael Jackson of 17th Century (or MJ is the Mozart of the 21st Century):

  1. Both were the 7th child in their respective families.
  2. Both had overbearing fathers who wanted more than anything for their youngest sons to be famous.
  3. Both worked as touring musicians by age 8.
  4. Both dealt with illness throughout their lives.
  5. Hype, anyone?
  6. Both had unique and easily identifiable styles that are second to none.

    7. Below are clips from Mozart’s Dies Irae and Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Can you hear the similarities?

Posted October 29th, 2011 by Cariwyl Hebert
4 comments to “Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Michael Jackson of the 18th Century”4 Comments#respond"> Leave your Comment
  1. LMF says:
    October 29th, 2011 at 9:28 am

    You’re right, MJ is the Mozart of the 21st century. It’s a great connection, but it’s also depressing. Touring by age 8, sick all their lives, overbearing abusive fathers. I’m glad we have their music but I’m sad for their lives.

  2. Cariwyl Hebert says:
    October 29th, 2011 at 9:30 am

    Completely agreed. No one should have to live like that for fame.

  3. JMB says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    BOTH WORE WIGS!!!

  4. Cariwyl Hebert says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    Good one!

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