Music Time Machine: Michael Jackson, Yazoo, Toto and The Clash's 1982 Impact

In "Today in Music History," we take a nostalgic journey back to the influential year of 1982. Get to know how Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' album made history by topping the Billboard 200 for an impressive 37 weeks. Not to be missed is the thrilling induction of Yazoo, the English synth-pop duo into music stardom following the successful debut of their album, 'Upstairs at Eric's.' This episode also highlights the paradoxical reception of Toto's Toto IV, and its hit single "Rosanna," which earned Record of the Year at the 25th Annual Grammy Awards, contradicting the album's mixed reviews. Taking a turn towards punk and new wave, we also celebrate British rock band The Clash's fifth studio album, 'Combat Rock,' that birthed the timeless hits, 'Should I Stay or Should I Go' and 'Rock the Casbah.' So, if you appreciate the 80's, you'll want to tune in as we explore 1982, a year that shaped modern music as we know it.