What Happened Today In Music History- Nov 21- Michael Jackson 1983-  Michael Jackson‘s 14-minute video for Thriller was premiered in Los Angeles. Directed by John Landis and co-starring former Playboy centerfold Ola Ray. The video (like the song) contains a spoken word performance by horror film veteran Vincent Price. The video was filmed at the Palace Theatre […]

On November 8, 2012 – Jermaine Jackson changed his name.  Reports surfaced that Jermaine Jackson had filed legal papers at Los Angeles County Superior Court asking to have the spelling of his surname altered to Jacksun for “artistic reasons.” The request would be granted in February, 2013. He also unofficially took the name Mohammad Abdul Aziz upon […]

1988 - N.W.A American hip hop group N.W.A released Straight Outta Compton on Ruthless Records.