I attended my 50th high school reunion earlier this year and am constantly amazed at how fast time flies by. None of us know how much time we have left. If we take care of ourselves and don’t have an accident, we have the potential to live long and active lives. We can only hope, right?
Michael Jackson’s iconic album is 40 years old
Michael Jackson was 24 years old in 1982 when the album Thriller was released. It’s a classic, especially for Halloween, and is always fun to dance to. The idea that it is 40 + years old makes us realize we’ve been around for a long time!
Why am I mentioning Thriller?
I had the honor to attend the 40th anniversary of Thriller at a Halloween party given by the Jackson family at the historic Jackson Estate. I never knew this before, but Taj Jackson, son of Tito, is a fan of a 1980s Japanese anime series I voiced called Robotech and he invited me. It is also over 40 years old. I was stunned to receive the invitation but didn’t hesitate to say “yes.” My friend and I came dressed in Halloween costumes and enjoyed a fun-filled evening of dancing, food, drinks, and ghoulish decorations.
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Taj is also an accomplished musician as well as a fabulous photographer and filmmaker. The proceeds from the 2- night event helped to fund the Heal Los Angeles Foundation and the Dee Dee Jackson Foundation.
Dee Dee Jackson was Taj’s mother and mysteriously drowned in the pool of her boyfriend who spent 19 years in prison for her alleged murder. The foundation was founded by Tito and his sons. It helps those who are dealing with intense grief. Heal Los Angeles Foundation was founded by Michael’s son Prince Jackson and it helps improve the lives of young people in LA.
Also attending was Myles Frost who plays Michael Jackson in the Broadway show MJ the Musical. He won a Tony for his performance and is fantastic.
The album Thriller hit number 1 on the charts, but the song never made it to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Prince and Taj issued a Thriller Challenge at the party to help it reach #1.
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I loved that album and still do. It’s sad that Michael Jackson’s memory has been damaged by allegations. Some people won’t play his music and I understand. Still, he was amazingly talented and it’s hard not to move when his songs play.
His nephew who invited me is only about 49 now and believes passionately that he is innocent.
What a fun way to celebrate Halloween! His music still makes me dance!
It’s the best for dance music. I agree.
Wow. There are no words for how time passes. Agree with Diane, love his music–
He was brilliant.
This party must have been so amazing. I think the video of Thriller is one of the best music videos every made, and if one beat it out, it was probably another Michael Jackson video.
What an interesting surprise, an invitation to that kind of event, and obviously the night did no disappoint.
I agree with you Karen. You never forget it.
I. can not believe I am my age!
Neither can I Carol.