I would beg to differ. At his peak, The only one who could match Michael Jackson's fame and popularity was the Son of God himself, Jesus Christ. His appeal covered all demographics. White, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Kids, Teens, Adults, Elderly, etc. I don't think any modern artist could ever reach his level. People would faint at the mere sight of him. Angels would descend upon heaven itself to watch him perform. Infants moonwalked their way out of their mother's wombs to the tune of Billie Jean.