Michael went up there, in 40 seconds, sang ‘I love you, I love you.’ Then they went up-tempo and he did a little dance and did the moonwalk and whispered in [James Brown’s] ear, ‘Call ...

In the latter part of 1982, it was all about Michael Jackson and Prince. ... “Purple Rain” — this guy is extreme, edgy, unpredictable and like nothing they’d ever seen.

On the evening of Feb. 28, 1984, Prince was at home, watching Michael Jackson become the first artist to win eight Grammys in a single night, including Album of the Year for Thriller. When the ...

Prince’s hometown is gearing up for a string of events marking “Purple Rain’s” 40th anniversary next ... “Thriller,” Michael Jackson. 1. “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” Lauryn Hill.