Released this week in 1982, “Thriller” is a staple of our Q105 Saturday Night Dance Party playlist. Happy anniversary to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller!” Check out these hand-written lyrics and the famous glove!
Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition – Press Day
ShareLONDON - OCTOBER 26: The famous white glove worn by Michael Jackson when he performed Billie Jean at the Grammy Awards in 1983 is seen on display at 'Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition' held at the 02 Arena on October 26, 2009 in London, England. Personal belongings and items from the star's legendary music career are on show, at the venue where he was due to perform his 50 date comeback tour. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson Is Remembered In New York City
ShareNEW YORK - JUNE 27: Michael Jackson's original handwritten lyrics to the 1983 single "Billie Jean" is on exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC on June 27, 2009 in New York City. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died after going into cardiac arrest at around midday on June 25, 2009 local time in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
Macao Opens Michael Jackson Gallery
ShareMACAU - FEBRUARY 01: British singer Shaheen Jafargholi (R) and Hong Kong' singer Coco Lee (2nd L) pose for the media in front of the iconic white rhinestone glove worn by Michael Jackson at the 1983 Motown 25 Television Special during the opening ceremony of the MJ Gallery at Ponte 16 Resort-Macau on February 1, 2010 in Macau, China. (Photo by Victor Fraile/Getty Images)
‘Hard Rock Couture – Music Inspired Fashion’ Exhibition Opening
ShareMUNICH, GERMANY - MARCH 14: The jacket Michael Jackson wore in the video Beat It with a Liza Minelli Show Backstage sticker of 1983 attached inside is displayed at the opening of the exhibition Hard Rock Couture - Music Inspired Fashion at the Hard Rock Cafe on March 14, 2013 in Munich, Germany.
Michael Jackson Is Remembered In New York City
ShareNEW YORK - JUNE 27: Michael Jackson's original handwritten lyrics to the 1983 single "Billie Jean" is on exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC on June 27, 2009 in New York City. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died after going into cardiac arrest at around midday on June 25, 2009 local time in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
Macao Opens Michael Jackson Gallery
ShareMACAU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 01: The iconic white rhinestone glove worn by Michael Jackson at the 1983 Motown 25 Television Special is displayed during the opening ceremony of the MJ Gallery at Ponte 16 Resort-Macau on February 1, 2010 in Macau, China. (Photo by Victor Fraile/Getty Images)
Macao Opens Michael Jackson Gallery
ShareMACAU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 01: A staff member of the Michael Jackson Gallery poses for the media in front of the iconic white rhinestone glove worn by Michael Jackson at the 1983 Motown 25 Television Special during the opening ceremony of the MJ Gallery at Ponte 16 Resort-Macau on February 1, 2010 in Macau, China. (Photo by Victor Fraile/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson Is Remembered In New York City
ShareNEW YORK - JUNE 27: Michael Jackson's original handwritten lyrics to the 1983 single "Billie Jean" is on exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC on June 27, 2009 in New York City. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died after going into cardiac arrest at around midday on June 25, 2009 local time in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition – Press Day
ShareLONDON - OCTOBER 26: The famous white glove worn by Michael Jackson when he performed Billie Jean at the Grammy Awards in 1983 is seen on display at 'Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition' held at the 02 Arena on October 26, 2009 in London, England. Personal belongings and items from the star's legendary music career are on show, at the venue where he was due to perform his 50 date comeback tour. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition – Press Day
ShareLONDON - OCTOBER 26: The famous white glove worn by Michael Jackson when he performed Bille Jean at the Grammy Awards in 1983 is seen on display at 'Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition' held at the 02 Arena on October 26, 2009 in London, England. Personal belongings and items from the star's legendary music career are on show, at the venue where he was due to perform his 50 date comeback tour. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson Is Remembered In New York City
ShareNEW YORK - JUNE 27: Michael Jackson's original handwritten lyrics to the 1983 single "Billie Jean" is on exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC on June 27, 2009 in New York City. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died after going into cardiac arrest at around midday on June 25, 2009 local time in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
Macao Opens Michael Jackson Gallery
ShareMACAU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 01: A staff member of the Michael Jackson Gallery poses for the media in front of the iconic white rhinestone glove worn by Michael Jackson at the 1983 Motown 25 Television Special during the opening ceremony of the MJ Gallery at Ponte 16 Resort-Macau on February 1, 2010 in Macau, China. (Photo by Victor Fraile/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson Is Remembered In New York City
ShareNEW YORK - JUNE 27: Michael Jackson's original handwritten lyrics to the 1983 single "Billie Jean" is on exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC on June 27, 2009 in New York City. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died after going into cardiac arrest at around midday on June 25, 2009 local time in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson Is Remembered In New York City
ShareNEW YORK - JUNE 27: Michael Jackson's original handwritten lyrics to the 1983 single "Billie Jean" is on exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC on June 27, 2009 in New York City. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died after going into cardiac arrest at around midday on June 25, 2009 local time in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
Preview of Jackson Family Auction From Their Personal Collection
ShareLAS VEGAS - MAY 27: (L-R) A replica of The Jackson family's "Walk of Fame" star, an original piece of artwork of Michael Jackson from 1983 and a rendering of Michael Jackson as pictured on his 1979 album "Off the Wall," are on display at The Joint music venue inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino May 27, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Guernsey's auction house will auction about 1,100 items of Jackson family memorabilia on May 30 and 31 at the Hard Rock. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson Is Remembered In New York City
ShareNEW YORK - JUNE 27: Michael Jackson's original handwritten lyrics to the 1983 single "Billie Jean" is on exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC on June 27, 2009 in New York City. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died after going into cardiac arrest at around midday on June 25, 2009 local time in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
