8 Grammys in One Night
A Record That Stood for 36 Years
On February 28, 1984, Michael Jackson made Grammy history by winning 8 awards in a single ceremony, a record that remained unbroken until 2000.
MJ accepting one of his eight Grammy Awards
The Historic Night
At the 26th Annual Grammy Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Michael Jackson dominated the evening. He won in categories spanning pop, rock, R&B, and children's music, showcasing his incredible versatility as an artist. The ceremony became known as "Michael Jackson's night."
The Winning Categories
MJ's eight wins included: Album of the Year (Thriller), Record of the Year (Beat It), Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (Thriller), Best Male Rock Vocal Performance (Beat It), Best Male R&B Vocal Performance (Billie Jean), Best R&B Song (Billie Jean), Best New R&B Song, and Producer of the Year (with Quincy Jones). Additionally, he won Best Recording for Children for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Legacy of the Record
This record stood for 36 years until Billie Eilish tied it in 2020 with her album "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" Michael's Grammy success solidified his status as the King of Pop and demonstrated that "Thriller" was not just a commercial success but also a critical triumph.
Eight Grammy Awards in one historic night