Michael Jackson
A man who earned his nickname in a poetic sort of way, the King of Pop has a life-story befitting of the title. With a combination of destiny and his father’s drive to reach the success he was unable to in his own musical career, Michael Jackson was trained to entertain almost before he could walk. Even after amassing four number-one hits before the age of 13 with The Jackson 5, Michael was barely scraping the heights of stardom he would later achieve.
Once Jackson struck out on his own, he could finally take his crown. With master producer Quincy Jones at the helm, Thriller is the still standard for pop albums. Use any metric you’d like, Thriller is in the conversation. Plus, be honest, you totally just did the back-and-forth hand move from the video. That sort of cultural permeation cannot be bought. It is earned through singular talent and sheer force of will.
Through his albums and music videos, MJ would be the bridge that connected Motown to disco to pop as it evolved through the decades. He would also be the face on a certain cable music television network would use to catapult themselves to the moon(walk). Complicated but boldly himself, Michael Jackson continues to inspire fans and aspiring artists alike.
Michael Jackson's music has stood the test of time and continues to be celebrated by fans across the world. Adding an MJ vinyl record album to your collection allows you to enjoy his music while cherishing his memory for years to come. Our selection of Michael Jackson vinyl includes albums with title tracks from Pretty Young Thing, Baby Be Mine, Billie Jean, and more. Shop our collection today!
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