Who Was Alive

Were Elton John and Michael Jackson alive at the same time?

Yes. Elton John and Michael Jackson were alive at the same time for 50 years, from 1958 to 2009.

Elton John was 11 when Michael Jackson was born.

Elton John was 62 when Michael Jackson died, aged 50.

Elton John

British singer, songwriter and musician

Born 25 March 1947 · living, 79 as of September 2026

Michael Jackson

American singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer

Born 29 August 1958 · died 25 June 2009, aged 50

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Elton John and Michael Jackson in bold, with some of their best-known contemporaries. Drag across to see the age each reached in any year. Faded ends mark uncertain dates.