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The Birth Of Thriller Cover chapter 1--The First Meeting
On May 27, 1:44 am, wrote:
Summary: Dick Zimmerman has been referred to by the media as an artistic genius. Known as "The Image Maker", he is considered to be the most accomplished portrait artist of the 20th century. Zimmerman is sought after by the world's most celebrated entertainers, dignitaries, politicians and influential personalities. In 1982, Dick Zimmerman worked with Michael Jackson to create what was to become the THRILLER album cover. The illustruous photographer tells us more about this key moment in his career and shares special moments that took place during this legendary photo shoot. The First Meeting "I first met Michael Jackson at a recording studio on Beverly Blvd. in Hollywood, where he was three quarters of the way through finishing what would be the largest selling album in history. CBS records indicated that the project was between myself and another very well known photographer whose identity was never divulged to me. Michael wanted to personally meet both candidates before deciding who he wanted to work with on the album package. I know now after having worked a substantial amount of time with Michael on other projects since, that he needed someone that was at the top of his profession, wasn't egotistical, was trustworthy and creative. But most importantly someone who would treat him with delicacy and consideration, who wasn't threatening or offending. My first impression of Michael as he slowly and carefully moved through the studio doors where our meeting would take place was that he was taller and thinner than I had expected. His hand shake was very delicate with hardly a squeeze, and I was very conscious to return the same. As we talked, Michael would ask me questions in his whispered voice about my likes and dislikes. I could tell from the way he poised his questions, that in a sly way, I was being highly scrutinized. That's when I first realized how important it was to Michael to work with the exact kind of person that would make him feel comfortable. Our meeting lasted about twenty minutes and we parted with a cordial good-bye. Then Wacko Jackson went home and slept with a 12 year old boy. |
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