Thriller (Album)

Did Beyoncé’s Grammy Nominations Really Break Michael Jackson’s Record?

Not exactly. But in Grammyland, nothing is simple.

By Ben Sisario

Their work on “Off the Wall,” “Thriller,” and “Bad” set records for commercial success and defined the sound of the 1980s.

By Derrick Bryson Taylor

Jones, who died at 91, erased boundaries, connected worlds and embraced delight. As a producer, he coaxed ingenuity from his players and singers.

By Wesley Morris

As a producer, he made the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” He was also a prolific arranger and composer of film music.

By Ben Ratliff