In the early days of MTV, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” elevated the then-new format of the music video to blockbuster status, and over 40 years after it debuted, it remains one of the most iconic and ...

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 ...

Look closely at this image. This is Michael Jackson in 1978. Can you see him? A young man, barely out of his teens, standing on the precipice of a future he could never have imagined. He was just 20 ...

*Michael Jackson has secured a historic Billboard achievement that remains unmatched by any other performer. The iconic song “Thriller” climbed from the 32nd position to number 10 on the Billboard Hot ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" hits a new global chart peak one ...

Michael Jackson became the only artist to land Top 10 hits across six decades after “Thriller” returned to the Billboard Hot 100. Michael Jackson moonwalked into music history again as “Thriller” ...

The King of Pop now reigns as the first artist to break the Top 10 six decades in a row. Michael Jackson has proved, yet again, that his musical legacy withstands the test of time. The legendary King ...