1982 in music
This is a list of notable events in music from 1982, the year in which Michael Jackson released Thriller, which holds the title for the world's best selling album. == Specific locations == 1982 in British music 1982 in Japanese music 1982 in Norwegian music 1982 in Scandinavian music == Specific genres == 1982 in country music 1982 in heavy metal music 1982 in hip-hop music 1982 in jazz 1982 in progressive rock == Events == === January–March === January 15 – K.C. and the Sunshine Band's Harry Wayne Casey is seriously injured in an automobile accident in Miami, Florida.| January 20 – Ozzy Osbourne bites the head off a live bat thrown at him during a performance in Des Moines, Iowa.