
About This Quiz
Across three increasingly frenzied rounds, you'll rack up miles on your mind about Michael Jackson's albums, tapes, dance moves and personal mythology.
The early questions let you warm up with hits like “Thriller” and “Beat It,” while the later rounds dive into deep cuts, record‑breaking stats and quirky Neverland trivia.
Brace yourself for sly distractors — every option sounds like a hit song — but just one of them is the real answer. You think you can moonwalk through our most challenging trivia and never skip a step? Get your rhinestone glove and show off your best MJ superfandom!
Which famous band’s publishing catalog did Michael Jackson acquire in 1985?
[B] The Beatles | He bought ATV Music, which owned most of the Beatles’ songs, outbidding Paul McCartney.
Who directed the groundbreaking “Thriller” music video?
[A] John Landis | Director John Landis helmed the 14‑minute short film inspired by horror movies.
At the 1984 Grammys, how many awards did Michael Jackson win in a single night?
[C] 8 | He set a record by taking home eight Grammys for “Thriller” and “Beat It.”
Which perfume did Michael reportedly wear?
[B] Bal à Versailles | Friends recalled that he favoured Jean Desprez’s Bal à Versailles fragrance.
Elizabeth Taylor gifted Michael an elephant. What was its name?
[C] Gypsy | He received a gentle Asian elephant named Gypsy as a pet.
Which 1997 short film runs nearly 40 minutes and features Michael battling a ghoul?
[D] Ghosts | “Ghosts” combines horror, dance and special effects in a 38‑minute mini‑movie.
Which guitarist guests on the song “Give In to Me”?
[A] Slash | Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash shreds on the 1991 rock ballad.
The duet “Scream” pairs Michael with which family member?
[C] Janet Jackson | “Scream” (1995) features his sister Janet and a futuristic spaceship video.
Which 1991 music video stars Macaulay Culkin and ends with a rap‑rock breakdown?
[A] Black or White | “Black or White” opens with Culkin blasting guitar amps and closes with an extended dance montage.
Besides vitiligo, Michael also suffered from which autoimmune disorder?
[D] Lupus | He revealed he had lupus, which made his skin sensitive to sunlight.
Which funky Jacksons track, co‑written by Michael, features the refrain “Shake your body down to the ground”?
[B] Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) | The 1979 dance hit “Shake Your Body” became a concert staple.
How did Michael achieve the anti‑gravity lean in the “Smooth Criminal” video?
[B] Patented leaning shoes | He co‑patented special shoes with slotted heels that locked onto stage pegs.
During a 1984 Pepsi commercial shoot, what accident befell Michael?
[A] His hair caught fire | Pyrotechnics set his hair alight, causing second‑degree burns.
Which 1995 double album combines a greatest‑hits set with new material?
[A] HIStory | “HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I” pairs classics with fresh tracks.
What is the title of Michael’s 1988 autobiography?
[B] Moonwalk | His candid memoir “Moonwalk” reveals insights into his childhood and fame.
Which song contains the line “Annie, are you OK?”
[C] Smooth Criminal | In “Smooth Criminal,” Michael repeatedly asks “Annie, are you OK?” after a fictional attack.
Which supermodel plays an Egyptian queen in the “Remember the Time” video?
[A] Iman | Somali supermodel Iman portrays Queen Nefertiti opposite Eddie Murphy.
Which music video features Michael and his then‑wife Lisa Marie Presley?
[D] You Are Not Alone | The sensual clip for “You Are Not Alone” shows them embracing and singing together.
Michael Jackson met which South African president to discuss charity work in 1999?
[D] Nelson Mandela | He and Nelson Mandela bonded over humanitarian efforts in Johannesburg.
Which duet with Paul McCartney includes the lyric “All you want to do is take, take”?
[B] Say Say Say | “Say Say Say” (1983) finds Michael and Paul trading verses about a selfish lover.
What amusement‑park ride did Michael install at Neverland?
[C] Ferris wheel | Among his rides was a giant Ferris wheel that lit up the ranch at night.
In what year did Michael found the Heal the World Foundation?
[A] 1992 | He launched the children’s charity in 1992 to improve global health and education.
Which awards show did Michael and Lisa Marie shock audiences with an onstage kiss in 1994?
[C] MTV Video Music Awards | They opened the 1994 MTV VMAs by proclaiming “Just think, nobody thought this would last.”
Which song from his 1995 album criticises tabloid sensationalism?
[B] Tabloid Junkie | “Tabloid Junkie” on HIStory rails against rumour‑mongering and gossip magazines.
In which film did Michael portray the Scarecrow?
[C] The Wiz | He played the lovable Scarecrow in the 1978 musical film “The Wiz.”
What was the name of Michael’s 1986 3‑D sci‑fi attraction at Disney parks?
[D] Captain EO | “Captain EO,” produced by George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola, combined lasers, music and 3‑D.
Which song on “Thriller” features a spooky voice‑over by actor Vincent Price?
[B] Thriller | Vincent Price recites a rap in the title track “Thriller,” ending with his iconic evil laugh.
How did Michael capture song ideas when he had no instruments handy?
[D] He beatboxed and hummed into a tape recorder | He often sang rhythms and basslines into a recorder, beatboxing to mimic instruments.
Which tour’s closing shows at Wembley Stadium broke attendance records?
[D] Bad World Tour | Over seven nights in 1988, the Bad Tour sold out Wembley, drawing more than 500,000 fans.
For which 1972 film did Michael record his first solo No. 1 “Ben”?
[C] Ben | The sentimental ballad “Ben” served as the theme for the film about a pet rat.
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