Lady Gaga to fill MJ vacuum - Page 2

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

I'm going to assume a debate for the sake of a debate and
also because I love Lady Gaga.

Is Lady Gaga the next Michael Jackson?

I don't think any band or singer can replace or fill the
void of another. Every musician is unique. They have their own style and flair.
Even if they are from the same genre different musicians bring something unique
of their own to the table. The Beatles, ABBA, Rolling Stones, U2 etc will
always be legends on their own. Both Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga are known
for flashy performances, outlandish behavior and the ability to churn out chart
topping pop anthems. But Michael Jackson was a legend of his own. MJ is MJ.
Lady Gaga is Lady Gaga.

Is Lady Gaga the next music legend?

As much as I love Lady Gaga, it is too early to call. If
there is a female pop legend at this time then it is Madonna. Who says Madonna
is fading away? Didn't anyone see "Give Me all Your Love" at the Superbowl?
That was like the best mind blowing performance in over a decade. People tuned
into the bowl, just for Madonna. People talked about it for days. When it comes
to female pop legends, currently Madonna reigns as Queen.

I think Lady Gaga has the potential to be a legend like
Madonna. In her early days even Madonna was looked down as a trashy and provocative.
Even Madonna was known for pushing the envelope and delivering provocative
music videos like Justify My Love. It took Madonna two decades in the industry
to be given the legend status. Lady Gaga will have to show longevity in order
to achieve that. She will also have to show versatility and range like Madonna
did with songs like Frozen and in Evita.

There was a time when Britney Spears was touted to be the
next female pop legend. I think with 'Baby One more Time' and 'Oops I did it
again' she sure had the potential. Unfortunately, she succumbed to personal
struggles. That being said Britney's ability to reemerge from her ashes like a
Phoenix has put her back on track to becoming a pop legend. Hopefully, in due
time Lady gaga will be one too.