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.

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," ...

Ryan is a lifestyle and culture journalist born and raised in the Philippines. He primarily covers film, television, music, and all things pop culture. Beyond writing, you can find him buried in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson’s music recently enjoyed its annual boost on charts ...

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 of all-time with over 67-70 ...

Michael Jackson reaches a new career peak as his Number Ones compilation climbs to a new high on Billboard's Top Streaming ...

Ryan is a lifestyle and culture journalist born and raised in the Philippines. He primarily covers film, television, music, and all things pop culture. Beyond writing, you can find him buried in ...