This iconic Michael Jackson album is turning 40!
The King Of Pop’s most successful album of all time is turning 40 this week.
Singer and pop icon Michael Jackson’s most successful album, ‘Thriller’, is turning 40 on Wednesday, 30 November.
According to News24, ‘Thriller’ has sold more than 100-million copies worldwide since its release on 30 November 1982.
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This cemented Jackson's title as the King of Pop.
‘Thriller’ brought audiences a mix of pop, rock, and RnB like it was never done before and became a defining moment in the music and audiovisual world.
News24 also reported that Jackson’s music is 60th in the world on Spotify, with 36.7-million monthly streams.
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It has been 13 years since the American singer-songwriter passed away on 25 June 2009 due to cardiac arrest. To this day his influence is felt all over the world.
Watch the full 'Thriller' film here:
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