So, there I was, scrolling through my old vinyl collection the other day, and I stumbled upon my worn-out copy of "Thriller". You know the one, right? The album that's more iconic than Michael Jackson's glove. It got me thinking, "Hey, wasn't that the year I was learning to tie my shoes?" And that's when it hit me, I wanted to know, just how old was Michael Jackson in 1985?

Now, let's rewind a bit.

Picture this: it's 1985, the world is grooving to the King of Pop's "Billie Jean", and I'm over here trying to master the art of laces. Michael, on the other hand, was busy becoming a global phenomenon. But how old was he, you ask?

Let's do some math.

Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958. So, if we subtract that from 1985, we get... drumroll please... 26 years old! That's right, folks. The man who was making us moonwalk and crotch-grab was just a few years older than some of our parents.

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Now, I know what you're thinking, "But wait, wasn't he, like, a kid in the Jackson 5?" Well, yes, he was. Michael started his professional music career at the age of 5, which makes him a mere 21 years old when the Jackson 5 burst onto the scene. Mind-blowing, right?

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From child star to global icon.

So, there you have it. Michael Jackson was 26 years old in 1985, just a few years into his solo career, and already leaving an indelible mark on the world. It's crazy to think that the man who would become the best-selling artist of all time was just getting started.

Now, I'm off to dust off my "Thriller" album and give it a proper spin. And maybe, just maybe, I'll finally master that moonwalk. Wish me luck!