Michael Jackson's Music through the 80s

American Music Awards

Jan 18, 1980

American Music Awards 1980Michael Jackson wins three awards, among them the award for Favorite Soul/R&B Single for "Don't Stop til you Get Enough", which was released in 1979

Thriller Album Released

Nov 30, 1982

The Thriller Album 30 Years Later

Moonwalk Debut

May 16, 1983

Michael Jackson Brief History Michael Jackson appeared on the "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever" television special alongside his brothers, and also performed Billy Jean, which was the debut of the move he made famous, the Moon Walk.

Bad Album Released

Aug 31, 1987

Bad Album Information

First westerner to appear in an ad in the Soviet Union

Dec 9, 1989

Michael Jackson Brief Biography