In reply to S****** Blonde.

Why do people have to discredit one person's achievements to uplift the other one?

Jimi Hendrix influenced rock music but MJ is a GLOBAL phenomenon. Michael influence on popular culture from videos to music to dance and even in terms of fashion is unparalleled.
Let's just celebrate both of these black icons who opened doors for black people in popular culture.
I have nothing but respect for Jimi Hendrix, just like I respect MJ, James Brown, Spike Lee, Michael Jordan, Mandela and all the other black icons.