1988 | Michael Jackson’s Year In Review | the detail.

1988 was a packed out year for the King of Pop, as Michael Jackson makes every attempt to flex his superstar status with the release and promotion of his ’Bad’ album, as well as its associated World tour that saw him travel throughout the US and Europe with pandemonium following him where ever he goes. The period was also incredibly successful him Jackson financially, as by the end of 1988 he was named the world’s highest paid entertainer, raking in an estimated $97 million that year alone. Here is a breakdown of events that took place this year: 00:00 - 1988 Rewind 00:04 - 01/88 - 02/88 - Films music videos and scenes for ’Moonwalker’ 00:50 - 02/01/88 - Releases his autobiography ’Moonwalk’ 01:04 - 02/17/88 - Rehearsals start for the 2nd leg of the Bad World Tour 02:16 - 02/23/88 - The Bad Tour US leg debuts in Kansas City, Missouri 03:39 - 03/02/88 - Performs at the 30th Grammy Awards at Radio City Hall in New York City 05:19 - 03/0