‘Thriller’: How Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones Made the Bestselling Album of All Time
After the album was released, pop music would never be the same again.

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Nine of the country's best female musicians talk us the through the stories — and idols — that started it all.

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"If I push myself to show myself as I am, then hopefully that will connect with people," actor/musician 'slashie' says.
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Will they record a new album? Finally reunite with Izzy Stradlin and Steven Adler? Break up? We speculate on rock giants' next move after U.S. tour.

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