Crowning the King of Pop

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" changed the music industry forever. It broke sales records and stayed at No. 1 on the charts for 37 weeks. And, it changed the way pop music related to African-American performers, music videos, and even dancers. Daily News music critic Jim Farber tells us how Jackson's masterpiece remixed pop culture. And, recording engineer Bruce Swedien shares his firsthand experience in the "Thriller" sessions.

Weigh in: What are your memories of Thriller? Are they affected by the Michael Jackson of today?

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