Michael Jackson
He became one of the most successful entertainers ever. This topic is part of Music Artists within Music. This page currently draws on 10 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Michael Jackson trivia questions
Michael Jackson was known as the King of what?
Answer: Pop
Bonus fact: He became one of the most successful entertainers ever.
Which Michael Jackson album became the best-selling album in history?
Answer: Thriller
Bonus fact: Thriller was released in 1982.
Which dance move became strongly associated with Michael Jackson after a 1983 television performance?
Answer: Moonwalk
Bonus fact: He performed the moonwalk during Billie Jean on Motown 25.
Landis directed the music video for which Michael Jackson song?
Answer: Thriller
Bonus fact: The elaborate short film became one of the most famous music videos ever made.
How many Grammy Awards did Michael Jackson win in a single night in 1984?
Answer: 8
Bonus fact: Michael Jackson won eight Grammys at the 26th Grammy Awards, setting a single-night record at the time.
In what year did Michael Jackson make his first Grammy Awards performance?
Answer: 1988
Bonus fact: Michael Jackson made his Grammy performance debut at the 30th Grammy Awards in 1988.
Which song earned Michael Jackson his first career Grammy Award?
Answer: Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough
Bonus fact: The Recording Academy says Jackson’s first Grammy came in the Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male category.
How many Grammys did Michael Jackson win in one night at the 1984 ceremony?
Answer: 8
Bonus fact: The Recording Academy says Jackson became the first artist to win eight Grammys in one night.
Who is often called the King of Pop?
Answer: Michael Jackson
Bonus fact: Michael Jackson's Thriller became one of the best-selling albums ever.
Who recorded the album Thriller?
Answer: Michael Jackson
Bonus fact: Thriller was released in 1982 and includes the singles Beat It and Billie Jean.