TITLE

Michael Jackson In His Own Words

AUTHOR(S)

Monroe, Bryan

PUB. DATE

December 2007

SOURCE

Ebony;Dec2007, Vol. 63 Issue 2, p94

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Interview

ABSTRACT

An interview with African-American musician Michael Jackson is presented. He describes developments in his career and his experience working with producer and musician Quincy Jones on the album "Thriller." Jackson explains how he writes songs. He also discusses the influence of his father on his business sense.

ACCESSION #

27750581

Tags: INTERVIEWS;  JACKSON, Michael, 1958-2009 -- Interviews;  AFRICAN American musicians;  JONES, Quincy, 1933-;  THRILLER (Music);  FATHERS & sons

 

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