The biggest selling album of all time turns 40 this week. With the release of his sixth album, Thriller, in 1982, Michael Jackson cemented his position as the indisputable king of pop. The album spawned seven hit singles and won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards. More than 70 million copies have been sold and it remains the benchmark for This classic hit, 1.Beat It', showcased Jackson's diversity as an artist by blending rock and funk elements with his signature pop sound.The knockout guitar solo by legendary musician Eddie Van Michael Jackson On The Wall exhibition - in pictures. Joe Jackson turned his children into stars, but at a price. Why 1993 was the year that changed music forever _____ 5 6. The secrecy of Xscape. Michael Jackson's second posthumous album, released on May 13, 2014, was such a big deal that journalists were invited to secret listening sessions Quincy Jones. Quincy Delight Jones Jr. (born March 14, 1933) is an American record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film and television producer. [1] His career spans 72 years, with 28 Grammy Awards won out of 80 nominations, [2] and a Grammy Legend Award in 1992. Jones came to prominence in the 1950s as a jazz arranger and Here, we revisit Janet Jackson, who finished at No. 7 in our all-time Hot 100 artist ranking. Michael Jackson got a head start — so why does Janet narrowly outrank him on the list of the top The hot-ice beats on songs like "Bad," "Speed Demon," and "Smooth Criminal" hinted at Jackson's exploration into New Jack Swing and hip-hop. As for the 25th deluxe package, it's not the extra disc Michael Jackson won 13 Grammy Awards, including 8 for the album Thriller. Jackson was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice: in 1997 as a member of the Jackson 5 and in 2001 for his solo career. Jackson also helped open the doors for Black artists on the radio and on television (particularly MTV ). “Earth Song” by Michael JacksonListen to Michael Jackson: 1993: Jackson is accused in civil court of molesting an 11-year-old boy. Police descend on Neverland and subject Jackson to a full body search. "It was the most humiliating ordeal of my life," he My Top 25 lesser-known Michael Jackson songs. 1. For all time (Thriller 25th anniversary album) Such a beautiful ballad. To me it sounds like a farewell song while at the same time like a promise that he will always be there. 2. Morphine (Blood on the dance floor) Most controversial song of Michael Jackson. The lyrics are impossible to find and W48fu.