: Price’s delivery—described as "elegant yet ominous"—perfectly blended theatrical darkness with a pop aesthetic. The $20,000 Decision
In the realm of music history, few moments are as chillingly effective as the final seconds of Michael Jackson’s "Thriller." As the heavy bass fades, a deep, velvet voice delivers a ghoulish rap that culminates in a bone-chilling, maniacal laugh. That iconic performance belongs to none other than the legendary horror actor Vincent Price . The Story Behind the Recording Thriller Laugh
: Suggested by Peggy Lipton (wife of producer Quincy Jones), Price was invited to the studio and reportedly nailed his performance in just two takes. The Story Behind the Recording : Suggested by
The Man Behind the Monologue: Vincent Price and the Iconic "Thriller" Laugh Thriller Laugh
: Temperton wrote the famous "Darkness falls across the land..." verse in a taxi on the way to the recording session.