Celebrating 25 Years of Thriller

Michael Jackson

In the spotlight since the age of four, Michael Jackson rose to fame as the lead vocalist for the Jackson Five. In the late 1970s, Jackson embarked on a solo career as a young adult with the Quincy Jones-produced OFF THE WALL. With one hit album under his belt, Jackson proceeded to bring R&B to a whole new audience with his massive THRILLER release--one of the top-selling pop albums of all time--and his innovative videos began to dominate the newly founded MTV network. Although his personal life has served as the ultimate fodder for the tabloids, the self-proclaimed "King of Pop" remains one of the most successful and influential recording stars worldwide.