Stories in the Room: Michael Jackson's Thriller Album

In this segment The Waters Family tells us about growing up together in South Central Los Angeles, their musical education, how their natural voices make up a complete choir, first gigs with Phil Spector and their Gold Star family history.

In this segment Paul tells us about his early years growing up in LA, his time at USC, playing with George Duke and the LA Club scene that supported young and upcoming musicians.

In this segment Matt tells us why some songs have emotional ingredients that make them more special than others and how Michael and Quincy tapped into this pathway when making Thriller. Matt’s profound technical expertise created a perfect atmosphere for success.

In this episode, while reviewing the original Union Contracts, we discuss how "Billie Jean” was recorded with the late great Ndugu on drums, Louis Johnson on bass, Greg Phillinganes on keys and the live string section performed at Allen Sides great Ocean Way studio.

In this episode we discuss Michael's work ethic and the importance of continuing to grow as an artist. One of many things he and Quincy had in common. They were constantly exploring and always reaching for more.

In this segment Steve talks about his early projects working with Quincy Jones, programming for David Foster, working on Michael's Off the Wall solo album. his contributions on "Human Nature" and other songs for the Thriller Album.

In this segment Greg Phillinganes shares his storied journey from a young musician in Detroit, meeting Stevie Wonder and meeting Quincy Jones to become one of the top season players in music. 

In this episode Lorraine talks about her years at the High School of Performing Arts, where she met Michael Peters the great dancer choreographer of Thriller. When Michael Jackson wanted the two best dancers flanking him in the video, Michael Peters picked her to be one of them.

In this segment, Greg Phillinganes is in the studio reviewing the digital pipe organ sound performed on “Thriller, the Billy Jean bass double and how he and Anthony worked together to create unique sounds.

In this segment The Waters Family discusses the accusations against Michael, working with Michael before and after Thriller, how MTV changed the music industry and how Michael knocked down the color barrier.