Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. October is “Thriller” time all around the world. The smash hit ...

The album spent 37 weeks at No. 1. — -- Thirty-five years ago today, the album that changed the face of pop music forever arrived in stores: Michael Jackson's "Thriller." The album, released Nov.

VARIOUS, VARIOUS - JUNE 25: Michael Jackson performs in concert circa 1986. Michael Jackson’s Thriller album is on the rise on five Billboard charts as October arrives, and this is just the beginning ...

Michael Jackson’s Thriller became the biggest-selling album of all time. According to producer Quincy Jones, however, it initially seemed like the record would be a resounding failure. They struggled ...

The architect behind Michael Jackson’s “Thriller," Quincy Jones, died Sunday at age 91. And 40 years after that single's release, the record-shattering song continues to have a chokehold on our ...

You probably have never heard of Alfonzo Jones. But if you heard him sing, you'd probably think you were listening to Michael Jackson. From the falsetto to the disco beats to the "woohs" and "ahs," ...

Thriller spent a record 37 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1. It soon became the best-selling album of all time, winning eight GRAMMY Awards and countless other recognitions. The album was eventually ...

SZA continues to add to the list of her music achievements as her beloved SOS album reaches new heights nearly three years after its initial release. On March 12, 2025, SZA’s SOS album tied with ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - February 26, 1983. Michael Jackson’s Thriller album goes to #1 on the Billboard 200 Chart and stays there for 37 weeks. Thriller holds the record for the best-selling album ...