Michael Jackson Is Only Solo Artist With Top 20 Hits Across Six Decades
December 21, 2021
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When the song “Thriller” hit #19 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in early November, Michael Jackson recently became the only solo artist to have a Top 20 hit on music charts across six consecutive decades, from the 1970s to the 2020s. This is its highest chart position since 1984 when it peaked at #4.