Michael Jackson is celebrated in a show by two photographers who had access to him at the peak of his fame in the 1980s. Lynn Goldsmith followed Jackson from the success of his 1979 debut solo album Off The Wall, as his fame rocketed. Jackson went it alone having been originally tasted success with his brothers, photographed here with their cars. Jackson collaborated with producer Quincy Jones on 1982's Thriller, the best-selling album of all time. Hit singles like Beat It and Billie Jean helped Thriller on the way to sales of 45m worldwide. Jackson's dazzling live show, including his trademark moonwalk dance, made his tours special events. Photographer Harrison Funk followed Jackson in the late 1980s, including the tour for Bad, Thriller's follow-up. The show, entitled Anda's Spirit Presents Michael Jackson, will be on display at Proud Central in London until 1 April.
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