Thriller's Silver Anniversary

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Twenty-five years ago this week Michael Jackson released "Thriller" -- an album that towered over '80s pop music, just as it predated the singer's spectacular downfall. We’ll hear why the album remains significant. Also: Russian violinist Vadim Rapin explains why the Beethoven Concerto is the hardest piece in the violin repertoire.

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