Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ at 30: unknown facts

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' at 30: unknown facts

  • Impeccable timing (and even a little luck) also contributed to the enormous success of Thriller. “Billie Jean” was already at #1 and “Beat It” was at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 when he grudgingly agreed to appear with his brothers on his old label’s television anniversary extravaganza, called “Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever” in March 1983 (it aired in May of that year).  When he performed the Moonwalk on the legendary, record-breaking show, sales of Thriller went through the roof. The show itself set industry records for number of viewers in excess of 50 million.

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    A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Buckeye State native, Terry has also written for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Business Chronicle and the Detroit Free Press. He is a lover of words, photography, sports, books, travel, and THEE Ohio State Buckeyes. #GoBucks
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