On Feb. 26, 1983, Michael Jackson’s Thriller climbed to No. 1 on the U.S. album chart, launching a record-breaking run that transformed pop music, music videos, and global superstardom.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” has become the quintessential ...

In 1982, Michael Jackson released Thriller - but it was “Billie Jean” that transformed him from global star into pop royalty.

The best-selling album of all time is Michael Jackson‘s Thriller, so, of course, it is also the most successful album of his career. Success and greatness normally don’t typically go without some ...

Michael Jackson is the first artist to score a Hot 100 Top 10 hit in six different decades His song “Thriller” re-entered the Top 10 at No. 10, breaking the record previously held by Andy Williams The ...