1982 - Michael does a
photoshoot alongside Diana Ross with photographer
Norman Seeff in Los Angeles, California.
1982 - Michael records "Nite Line", a
song written by Glen Ballard, as a possible addition for
the final song choices on the Thriller
album.
~January-March 1982 - Michael writes a song with Jermaine called
"What's Your Life?" after an encounter with a prejudiced shop
owner.
January 17, 1982 - Michael records background vocals
for Donna Summer's track "State of Independence" with
Lionel Richie, Dionne Warwick, Brenda Russell, Christopher Cross, Dyan
Cannon, James Ingram, Kenny Loggins, and Stevie Wonder.
Early
April 1982 - Michael acquires Louie, a llama
from the circus, from animal owner Clazi Vaz Corso.
April 14-16, 1982 - Michael records "The Girl is Mine" with Paul
McCartney. He also acquires two baby deer from Clazi Vaz Corso.
July 4, 1982 -
Michael attends the annual Lucasfilm picnic at
Skywalker Ranch with Quincy Jones and his wife Peggy
Lipton.
July 17, 1982 - Michael attends the "Spirit of
Life Award Dinner" for health / cancer treatment charity "City of Hope",
where Quincy Jones is awarded the "Spirit of Life" award.~Summer
1982 - Creem Magazine interviews with Michael,
August - Late October 1982 - Michael records "She's Trouble".
August - Late October 1982 - Michael records
"Sunset Driver".
August - Late October 1982 - Michael records "Behind the Mask".
August - Late October 1982 - Michael records
"Billie Jean".
August - Late October 1982 - Michael records
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)".
September - Late October 1982 -
Michael does a photoshoot
with Dick Zimmerman for the album cover of "E.T. Storybook" and
"Thriller". Michael meets Karen Faye and hires her as his personal make-up
artist.
August 1, 1982 -
Michael attends Budweiser Superfest, a nine-hour marathon
music festival, and is invited on stage during Quincy's performance, dancing
and singing a few bars of 'Stuff Like That'.
Fall 1982 - Michael records "Beat It".
September
15, 1982 - Michael interviews with "Rolling Stone" magazine at his condo,
since the Encino home was being personally renovated at the time. Michael
discusses cartoons, his mannequins, his animals, being on stage, making
friends, and his plans to turn his Encino home into a Neverland-like home. He
also meets Freddie Mercury before a "Hot Space Tour" concert.
August
12, 1982 - Michael visits his friend Jane Fonda and her family to console
them in the wake of her father's death, Henry Fonda.August
20, 1982 - Michael gives an interview for Interview Magazine, discussing (ADD
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November 8, 1982 -
Michael, Quincy & Bruce complete the mixing of the 'Thriller' album.
November 30, 1982 - Michael interviews with Smash Hits Magazine
via phone in celebration for today's release of his new "Thriller" album in
stores worldwide, discussing the making of his "Thriller" album, what films he
loves and their stars, the state of the music industry, his love for books,
his Encino home, and his future plans.
~November - December 1982 - Michael interviews with "Newsweek"
magazine, discussing his love for animals and children, years before The
Jackson 5, and his songwriting experiences.
~Late November - December 1982 - Michael and Quincy interview with
"Rock & Soul" magazine, discussing recording sessions, his shyness, and
his desire for privacy. |
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