Walter Yetnikoff, Powerful but Abrasive Record Executive, Dies at 87 August 10, 2021 IFTTT +3 Mr. Yetnikoff led CBS Records during the boom years that included Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” album. Then he fell from grace. NYT NYT > Business NYTimes IFTTT Mr. Yetnikoff led CBS Records during the boom years that included Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” album. Then he fell from grace. NYT NYT > Business NYTimes