1988
in MusicAlbums
5
Artists
15
Milestones
21
Notable Releases
Close My Eyes Forever
Ozzy OsbourneDuet with Lita Ford reaching number 8 on Billboard Hot 100, Osbourne's first major chart hit
I Should Be So Lucky
Kylie MinogueReached number one in multiple countries including Australia, UK, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Switzerland
Kylie
Kylie MinogueDebut album, best-selling album of the 1980s by a female artist, spent multiple weeks at number one in UK
Significant Milestones
Final Top-10 R&B Hits
RetirementCollaborated with Full Force on new jack swing-influenced album *I'm Real*, spawning final two Top-10 R&B hits with "I'm Real" (No. 2) and "Static" (No. 5).
Exile to France
AchievementWent into exile in France, continuing musical career while avoiding political pressures of Mobutu regime.
Close My Eyes Forever Chart Success
DebutAchieved his first major US chart hit with duet 'Close My Eyes Forever' featuring Lita Ford, reaching number 8 on Billboard Hot 100
Third Grammy Award
Grammy WinWon Grammy for Best Rhythm and Blues Song as songwriter for Club Nouveau's re-recording of 'Lean on Me' at 30th Annual Grammy Awards, marking his ninth Grammy nomination and third win.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
AwardRoss was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Supremes alongside Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard.
