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Most successful concert series: Michael Jackson sold out
for seven nights at Wembley Stadium, London, England in the
summer of 1988. A total of 504,000 people saw Michael Jack-
son perform in July and August of 1988.
Biggest selling album of all time: Michael Jackson's Thriller
album is the biggest selling album of all times, with over 50
million copies sold worldwide and over 25 million copies sold
in the U.S.
80's most #1 hits: Michael Jackson had more #1 hits than
any other artist for the decade.
Awards: Michael Jackson has more awards than any other
artist.
Entertainer of the Decade: Michael Jackson was the enter-
tainer of the world in 1980 with the #1 ranked albums of Thriller
and Bad.
Most Grammy Awards: Michael Jackson won a record
breaking 8 Grammy Awards in 1984, more than any other art-
ist in one year.
Largest Contracts: Michael Jackson had the largest contract
with Sony Music, 890 million dollars and earnings of one bil-
lion.
Greatest Audience: The highest ever viewership of 133.4
million viewers that watched the NBC transmission of the Su-
per Bowl XXVII on June 31, 1993. Michael Jackson was spot-
lighted during the halftime performance.
Highest Paid Commercial Spokesman: Pepsi Cola paid
Michael Jackson twelve million to do four TV commercials.
Bad Tour: Michael Jackson's world tour brought in a record
gross revenue of over 124 million during September 1987-
December 1988.
100 Million Records: Michael Jackson has sold over 100
million singles and albums outside of the U.S.
Billboard Charts: Michael Jackson is the first person in the
37 year history of the charts to enter at #1 with his single You
Are Not Alone.
Biggest seller video: Michael Jackson's The Making of Thriller
was the biggest selling video to be released by an artist.

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