"State of Shock" is a 1984 single by the Jacksons, featuring frontman Michael Jackson and Mick Jagger. It was written by Jackson and Randy Hansen. The track was originally sung by Jackson as a duet with Freddie Mercury, and was later slated for the Thriller album in 1982; however, due to differing time schedules, Jackson ended up recording it with his brothers and Jagger instead.
State of Shock (song)
The Jackson 5, later the Jacksons, is an American pop band composed of members of the Jackson family. The group was founded in 1964 in Gary, Indiana, and originally consisted of brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael. They were managed by their father Joe Jackson. The group were among the first African American performers to attain a crossover following.
The Jackson 5 in 1972, from left to right: Tito, Marlon, Michael, Jackie, and Jermaine Jackson
The Jackson 5 in 1969
The Jackson 5 with Hal Davis
Michael (pictured in 1984) would leave the group after becoming a global superstar.