Michael Jackson Played His First NYC Solo Shows In March 1988
March 07, 2024
![Michael Jackson performs Thriller wearing letterman jacket at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, during Bad World Tour March 198](https://cdn-p.smehost.net/sites/28d35d54a3c64e2b851790a18a1c4c18/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/240307-mj-badtour-letterman-jacket-feat.jpg)
Michael brought the Bad Tour to Madison Square Garden this week in March 1988; these were his first ever New York City solo performances. He performed “Thriller” sporting his trademark letterman jacket, first seen in the short film for the song.