MJ Studies Today XCIX
MJ Studies Today, March 2024, discusses Michael Jackson’s Bad album and his live performance at the 1988 Grammy Awards ceremony. Read More …
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MJ Studies Today XCVIII
MJ Studies Today, February 2024 looks at the Netflix documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop” and in particular the contribution of Michael Jackson. Read More …
MJ Studies Today LXXXVIII
In 1987, Michael Jackson released a song called “Liberian Girl” on his album Bad. But how many people outside of Africa who heard the song knew about the country Jackson depicted as a lush, fantasy landscape? The history of the real Liberia was then one of years of civil unrest, a far cry from the paradise Jackson evoked with his song. In this month’s MJ Studies Today, columnist Kerry Hennigan looks at the history of the country, and the song that remains much beloved in Liberia – and by Jackson fans everywhere. Read More …
MJ Studies Today LXIV
MJ Studies Today, April 2021 continues the discussion of Brice Najar’s publication Book on the Dance Floor: Let’s Make HIStory in the Mix which was previously the subject of our February 2021 column. In his book, Najar interviews numerous Michael Jackson collaborators on the King of Pop’s “Blood on the Dance Floor” remix album and brings to light little-known details of Jackson at work in the studio, on his “Ghosts” short film, and on tour. Read More …