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DispL.A. Case #18: Michael Jackson's Thriller Jacket
Posted By: Chris Nichols http://lamag.com · 10/31/2012 3:57:00 PM
The history of Los Angeles as told through 232 objects.
Los Angeles was founded on September 4, 1781. Between now and the 232[SUP]nd[/SUP] anniversary, we are gathering the stories behind iconic objects that help explain our city. Los Angeles is older than Chicago, Atlanta or Washington, D.C. In fact, when L.A.’s founders were gathering at El Pueblo, New York City was still occupied by the British army. We have a long story to tell, let’s take a look back and see where the city came from. Feel free to add to this exhibition. Email your ideas to askchris@lamag.com
Michael Jackson’s Thriller is the most popular music video ever made. The 14-minute horror/dance film transformed a simple promotional tool into a cinematic event. Vanity Fair called it the “most popular and influential music video of all time.” At the height of its popularity, MTV played the film twice every hour, and in 2009, the Library Of Congress named it to the National Film Registry. The film reunited the director, cinematographer, composer, and make-up artist from An American Werewolf in Londonand was shot all over Los Angeles; at the Tower Theater, an alley in East L.A., and on Carroll Avenue in Angelino Heights. L.A.’s greatest monster fan, Forrest J. Ackerman, has a cameo and no less thanVincent Price provides the narration. The short marks the moment when music videos stepped up to grander aspirations and this one made Thriller the best-selling album in history. This letterman jacket was used in the video and is currently on display at the Grammy museum in downtown Los Angeles.
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