Thriller: The Musical Life of Michael Jackson - Softcover

George, Nelson

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9780306819681: Thriller: The Musical Life of Michael Jackson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0306819686 ISBN 13: 9780306819681

Publisher: Da Capo Press, 2011

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From legendary hip-hop and R&B journalist Nelson George, Thriller is the definitive chronicle of the bestselling album of all time. George explores how the album changed the world in 1982, when Michael Jackson was king of the charts, breaking down the color barrier on MTV and heralding in the age of video. This incisive and revealing examination of the making and meaning of Thriller not only illuminates the brilliant creative process and work ethic of Jackson and producer Quincy Jones, but also explores the larger context of the music, life, and seismic impact the King of Pop has had for more than three generations.

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About the Author:

Nelson George is the award-winning author of a dozen books, including the memoir City Kid and the classic Hip Hop America. He was born in Brooklyn, where he still lives.

Review:

Kirkus, May 2010
“[A] reverent—but not wholly uncritical—blend of memoir, music journalism and pop sociology to commemorate the untimely death of the controversial but immensely gifted pop icon...A worthy postmortem tribute that admirably avoids both easy sensationalism and knee-jerk sentimentalism.”

Booklist, June 2010
“A brief if heartfelt assessment of Jackson’s career and life...George reappraises his own earlier writings about Jackson and reinvestigates the incredible work ethic that defined Jackson and producer Quincy Jones in the days when they produced Thriller...As one would expect from George, the narrative goes beyond surface concerns...George’s analysis and insight are laudable...A more than useful retrospective on the man and his music.” Milwaukee Shepherd Express, 6/24/10
“[George] offers many penetrating insights in the space of this succinct biography” Newsweek, 6/25/10“Thriller is like having a refreshing and fascinating conversation with a man who’s spent far more time thinking about Jackson’s music than his demons.”

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