Jackson scoops 8 Grammys

Press, 1 March 1984, Page 10

Jackson scoops 8 Grammys

NZPA-Reuter Los Angeles The singer, Michael Jackson, whose album, “Thriller,” is the best-selling long-playing record in history, dominated the twentysixth annual Grammy Awards yesterday by taking home a record eight statuettes.

Jackson, aged 25, won in categories including record of the year and album of the year. He was nominated in 10 categories, and also won Grammys for best pop vocal performance by a male, best rock vocal performance by a male, best rhythm and blues performance by a male, best rhythm and blues song, best producer, and best recording for children. Seven of Jackson’s awards came from the “Thriller” album and two of its best-selling songs, “Beat It” and “Billie Jean.” The English band, the Police, also won Grammys for best pop performance by a duo or group, for “Every Breath You Take;” best rock performance by a duo or group, for “Synchronicity,” and best rock instrumental performance, to the lead singer, Sting, for "Brimstone and Treacle.” “Fiashdance ... What a Feeling” won best pop vocal performance by a female, Irene Cara, and the album won best original score for a motion picture or television special. Georgio Moroder also won for his “Love Theme from Flashdance.” The original Broadway recording for “Cats” won best cast show album. Culture Club and its flamboyant lead singer, Boy George, were named best new artists, while another British group, Duran Duran, won two Grammys, for best short video, and best video album.