He's a remnant of another era. Many of his fans have died off.

No one I know (over 50 set) thinks this. He was talented, but not the true King (whatever that means).

Most of my contemporary crackalackers think The Beatles, JB and MJ are G.O.A.T. Maybe Pink Floyd and Zeppelin too.

And personally, I'd add D'Angelo to that list, though sadly he isn't considered that way in the mass consciousness.