Quincy Jones to Serve as Executive Advisor for the Month-Long
Channel to Commemorate 25th Anniversary Release of Michael Jackson’s
“Thriller”

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of “Thriller,” XM
Radio will launch a new channel dedicated to the music of pop icon
Michael Jackson on March 1, it was announced today. The new channel,
“XM THRILLER: The Music of Michael Jackson” (XM 63), will feature
Jackson’s solo work, as well as recordings from The Jackson 5,
interviews and stories from other artists, plus other unique content
that celebrates Jackson’s musical contributions. Music industry legend
Quincy Jones, who produced “Thriller,” among other Jackson solo albums,
will serve as Executive Advisor, providing counsel on the channel’s
creative direction and structure.

“With ‘XM THRILLER,’ we are paying tribute to the best-selling album
in the world and a music icon whose influence on pop music is
unparalleled,” said Eric Logan, executive vice president of
programming, XM.

Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller” skyrocketed Jackson into
international superstardom. The album has sold more than 104 million
copies worldwide and was the first in history to have seven top-ten
singles. The 25th anniversary reissue, “Thriller 25,” will be released
nationwide tomorrow, February 12, and includes every song from the
original release remastered, plus several new remixes featuring Akon,
will.i.am, Fergie and Kanye West.

Michael Jackson made his musical debut at a young age as part of the
group The Jackson 5 and went on to have one of the most successful solo
careers in music history. His success made huge strides for
African-American artists and brought attention to the music video as an
art form. Jackson was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in
1997 as a member of The Jackson 5 and in 2001 for his achievements as a
solo artist. With 13 GRAMMY Awards and 13 number-one singles, Jackson
remains one of the most respected and admired musicians whose influence
is undeniable. Justin Timberlake, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Jay-Z, Pharell
Williams and countless other artists have credited Jackson as an
important musical influence.

“XM THRILLER” will be available from March 1 through March 31.
Programming information for the channel will be available online at http://www.xmradio.com/thriller.

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