Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Watch Michael Jackson make history at the 1984 GRAMMYs, becoming the first artist to win eight awards in a single night.

Fueled by the success of Thriller, Jackson dominated the ceremony with wins across the Pop, Rock, and R&B fields. Seven of his awards were connected to Thriller, while his eighth honored E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.

Michael Jackson’s eight wins were:

Album Of The Year - Thriller
Record Of The Year -“Beat It”
Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male - Thriller
Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male -“Beat It”
Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male - “Billie Jean”
Best Rhythm & Blues Song - “Billie Jean”
Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical -shared with Quincy Jones
Best Recording For Children - E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

The record-breaking sweep became one of the most unforgettable nights in GRAMMY history and further cemented Jackson’s status as the King of Pop.

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