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  1. Pete

    Michael Jackson - Billie Jean

    Billie Jean helped cement the idea that a music video could define an artist’s image just as much as the song itself. The glowing floor, the sharp moves, and the confidence on screen made it instantly recognizable. This was a video people stopped on no matter what they were watching. It felt...
  2. Pete

    Michael Jackson - Thriller

    Thriller arrived at a moment when music videos were becoming events rather than promotions. More than a video, it felt like a short film, blending music, storytelling, and spectacle in a way television had never really seen before. For many viewers, this was the video you waited for, talked...
  3. On This Day January 27 1984 - Michael Jackson Suffered Second Degree Burns While Filming a Pepsi Commercial

    On This Day January 27 1984 - Michael Jackson Suffered Second Degree Burns While Filming a Pepsi Commercial

    On this day January 27 1984, Michael Jackson suffered second degree burns after his hair caught fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial with his brothers. A pyrotechnic malfunction caused flames to ignite on his head, resulting in visible injuries and immediate medical treatment. The...
  4. On This Day January 23 1988 - The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day January 23 1988 - The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day January 23 1988, The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson became the number one song in America, continuing an extraordinary run of chart dominance during the late 1980s. Driven by a propulsive rhythm sharp production and confident vocal delivery, the track blended funk pop and...
  5. On This Day January 19 1980 - Rock with You by Michael Jackson Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day January 19 1980 - Rock with You by Michael Jackson Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day January 19 1980, Rock with You by Michael Jackson reached the number one position on the U.S. Billboard charts, continuing the massive success of his transition into a global solo superstar. The song delivered a smooth groove built on disco influenced rhythm polished production and...
  6. On This Day January 10 1988 – Moonwalker Starring Michael Jackson Was Released on Home Video

    On This Day January 10 1988 – Moonwalker Starring Michael Jackson Was Released on Home Video

    On this day January 10 1988, Moonwalker starring Michael Jackson was released on home video, bringing the visually driven music film directly into homes at the height of the VHS era. The release allowed fans to experience a collection of music sequences short films and narrative segments that...
  7. On This Day January 2 1983 - Billie Jean by Michael Jackson Was Released as a Single

    On This Day January 2 1983 - Billie Jean by Michael Jackson Was Released as a Single

    On this day January 2 1983, Billie Jean by Michael Jackson was released as a single, quickly redefining the sound and presentation of mainstream pop music. The song stood out for its instantly recognizable bass line, tense narrative lyrics, and sleek production that set it apart from other...
  8. On This Day December 10 1983 – Say Say Say by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On This Day December 10 1983 – Say Say Say by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On this day December 10 1983 Say Say Say reached number 1 in America and brought together Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson for one of the decade’s most successful pop collaborations. With its smooth rhythm, catchy hook, and upbeat production, the song became a major radio favorite and...
  9. On This Day November 30 1982 – Michael Jackson Released the Album Thriller

    On This Day November 30 1982 – Michael Jackson Released the Album Thriller

    On this day November 30 1982 Michael Jackson released the album Thriller. The record delivered a groundbreaking blend of pop, soul, rock, and dance music that reshaped the sound of the decade. Its bold production, unforgettable melodies, and unmatched vocal presence marked a major turning point...
  10. On This Day November 11 1981 – The Jacksons Released The Jacksons Live

    On This Day November 11 1981 – The Jacksons Released The Jacksons Live

    On this day November 11 1981, The Jacksons released The Jacksons Live, a vibrant concert album recorded during their celebrated Triumph Tour. Capturing the group at the height of their powers, the album showcased their unmatched energy, tight harmonies, and electrifying stage presence. The...
  11. On This Day October 29, 1988 – Moonwalker Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day October 29, 1988 – Moonwalker Premiered In Theaters

    On this day October 29, 1988, Moonwalker premiered in theaters, giving audiences a unique and imaginative film experience starring Michael Jackson at the height of his global popularity. The movie blended music videos, fantasy storytelling, and cutting edge visual effects to create a showcase of...
  12. On This Day October 24, 1987 – Bad By Michael Jackson Became The Number One Song In America

    On This Day October 24, 1987 – Bad By Michael Jackson Became The Number One Song In America

    On this day October 24, 1987, Michael Jackson reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with his hit single Bad, the title track from his multiplatinum album of the same name. The song showcased Jackson’s trademark blend of pop, funk, and attitude, while reinforcing his image as the era’s most...
  13. On This Day September 19 1987 – I Just Can’t Stop Loving You Became the #1 Song in America

    On This Day September 19 1987 – I Just Can’t Stop Loving You Became the #1 Song in America

    On this day September 19 1987, I Just Can’t Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson and Siedah Garrett reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. The duet served as the lead single from Jackson’s landmark album Bad, showcasing his versatility by blending pop, soul, and tender...
  14. On This Day September 7 1987 – Bad by Michael Jackson Released

    On This Day September 7 1987 – Bad by Michael Jackson Released

    On this day September 7 1987, Michael Jackson released Bad, the highly anticipated follow up to Thriller. With expectations at an all time high, Jackson delivered an album that not only lived up to the hype but also cemented his status as the King of Pop. Bad was packed with hit singles...
  15. On This Day September 6 1985 – Michael Jackson Purchased the Publishing Rights For Majority of the Beatles' Catalog

    On This Day September 6 1985 – Michael Jackson Purchased the Publishing Rights For Majority of the Beatles' Catalog

    On this day September 6 1985, Michael Jackson made one of the boldest business moves in music history when he purchased the publishing rights to the majority of the Beatles’ catalog. The deal cost him 47.5 million dollars and gave him ownership of more than 250 songs written by John Lennon and...
  16. On This Day August 31 1987 – Michael Jackson The Magic Returns Aired on CBS

    On This Day August 31 1987 – Michael Jackson The Magic Returns Aired on CBS

    On this day August 31 1987, CBS aired Michael Jackson The Magic Returns, a prime time television special built around the premiere of the short film for his song Bad. Directed by Martin Scorsese and clocking in at 18 minutes, the film was a cinematic experience that took the traditional music...
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  17. On This Day August 31 1987 – Michael Jackson Released His Seventh Album Bad

    On This Day August 31 1987 – Michael Jackson Released His Seventh Album Bad

    On this day August 31 1987, Michael Jackson released his seventh studio album Bad, the long-awaited follow-up to Thriller. The album marked a shift in Jackson’s sound, image, and creative direction. Packed with chart-topping singles like Bad, The Way You Make Me Feel, Man in the Mirror, and...
  18. On This Day August 29 1984 – The Jacksons Victory Tour Set a Concert Record

    On This Day August 29 1984 – The Jacksons Victory Tour Set a Concert Record

    On this day August 29 1984, The Jacksons Victory Tour set a new record by selling over 1.1 million tickets, making it the highest grossing concert tour in North America at the time. The tour marked the final time all six Jackson brothers performed together and capitalized on the massive success...
  19. On This Day: July 14, 1984 – Eddie Van Halen Performed Beat It Live with The Jacksons

    On This Day: July 14, 1984 – Eddie Van Halen Performed Beat It Live with The Jacksons

    On this day July 14, 1984, guitar legend Eddie Van Halen made a surprise guest appearance during The Jacksons’ Victory Tour stop in Dallas, Texas. For the first time ever, he joined the group on stage to perform his iconic guitar solo from Beat It, the smash hit from Michael Jackson’s album...
  20. On This Day: July 2, 1988 - Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 2, 1988 - Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 2, 1988, Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson became the number one song in America. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of July 2 through July 8 and also reached number one in Belgium, continuing Jackson's global dominance during the late 80s. Dirty Diana was the...
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