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Michael Jackson's 'Bad' Wins Grammy, Solidifies Legacy

3/16/2025

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Michael Jackson's iconic album "Bad," which debuted on August 31, 1987, garnered four Grammy nominations in 1988, yet only clinched the award for Best Engineered Recording with "Leave Me Alone." This track, released internationally first, later triumphed with Best Short Form Music Video at the 1990 Grammys, solidifying the album's enduring legacy.

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Michael Jackson's iconic album "Bad," which debuted on August 31, 1987, garnered four Grammy nominations in 1988, yet only clinched the award for Best Engineered Recording with "Leave Me Alone." This track, released internationally first, later triumphed with Best Short Form Music Video at the 1990 Grammys, solidifying the album's enduring legacy.