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The King of Pop & Singer of Monster Mash
JACKSON, Michael (1970-2009). American singer, songwriter and dancer. Best known as The King of Pop. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. He was a global figure in popular culture. His 1982 album “Thriller” is credited with breaking the racial barrier. He sold 300 million records worldwide. Cover commemorating Boris Karloff, October 24, 1998 Peqabuck, CT. Thirty-two cent U.S. postage stamp depicting Bela Lugosi as Dracula. Cancelled with three rubber stamped evil images. Left side of cover is a wonderful color cachet of spider webs with a spider, three black bats and a colorful pumpkin. Hand signed by Michael Jackson using a black ink Sharpie pen. In addition, this cover is signed in silver ink by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett (1938-2007). Pickett was an actor and singer. He co-wrote and sang the 1962 Halloween novelty song “Monster Mash” which was a #1 hit on the billboards hot 100 chart in October 1962. Both Bob Dylan and Boris Karloff were impressed with the song. Of all the covers produced for the 15th Anniversary of the album “Thriller” only five copies are known to be also signed by Pickett. In very fine condition.................................SOLD
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