SiriusXM To Air ‘Thriller’ Special Later This Month
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of “Thriller,” The Michael Jackson Channel will return to SiriusXM for a limited time on November 23rd.
What You’ll Hear
The Michael Jackson Channel will commemorate The King of Pop’s legendary career, from his early days in The Jackson 5 to his solo career. The special channel — which includes a can’t-miss “Thriller” special — will air on Limited Edition 2 (Ch. 502) from November 23rd through December 22nd and on The Groove (Ch. 50) from November 23rd until November 29th.
SiriusXM’s exclusive special about the album, “THRILLER: A CLOSER LOOK,” will be hosted by music historian (and close friend to the Jackson family) Steven Ivory. Ivory will discuss the making of the iconic album, as well as Michael’s relationship with Quincy Jones and Thriller’s impact on popular culture. The special will air on November 26th at 6pm ET; November 27th at 12pm ET; and November 29th at 9pm ET. It will also be available on the SXM App after its premiere.
Additionally, The Michael Jackson Channel also features commentary from artists who admire the “Thriller” album, including Christina Aguilera, Donny Osmond, Brandy, Nikki Giovanni, Toto and more.