MUSIC
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MUSIC HISTORY
30 NOVEMBER 1982
MJ CHANGES POP MUSIC On 30 November 1982, Michael Jackson released Thriller, produced by Quincy Jones. The album spawned seven US Top 10 singles, including Billie Jean, Beat It, and the title track, and became one of the biggestselling albums in music history. Jackson won a record eight Grammy Awards in 1984. More than an album, Thriller became a global popculture phenomenon, redefining music videos, pop performance, and the scale of modern superstardom.
2 NOVEMBER 2002
A VERY POSH PLOT On 2 November 2002, armed police arrested an international gang accused of plotting to kidnap former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and her two young children.
According to reports, the group had allegedly planned to abduct Beckham and demand a
£ 5 million ransom. The dramatic case made headlines worldwide, highlighting the security concerns surrounding celebrities and their families.
Reference: thisdayinmusic. com
TRACY CHAPMAN
9 NOVEMBER 2023
GET IN THE CAR, TRACY! On 9 November 2023, Tracy Chapman’ s 35-year-old classic Fast Car was named Song and Single of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville. The honours followed Luke Combs’ successful cover, which reached No 2 in the US. The night also marked a historic moment for Chapman, who became the first black songwriter to win CMA Song of the Year.
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