![]() ![]() He learnt and developed from them some of his most iconic dance moves including the “Moonwalk” (which should be referred as the “Backslide”, the “Moonwalk” is actually another dance move). He especially liked the performances of Jeffrey Daniel (Shalamar), the Electric Boogaloos and the Original Lockers. ![]() Michael Jackson has always shown an avid enthusiasm for the “Funk Styles” dancers from the 70’s TV show called “Soul Train”. James Brown aka “The Godfather of Soul”. Michael often referred to him as a “genius” or “the master” and stated in numerous appearances that nobody has influenced him more that James Brown He was also an admirer of legendary artists from the music hall tradition, such as Marcel Marceau and Charlie Chaplin.īut, the greatest inspiration for Michael Jackson since his early childhood was Mr. Michael Jackson’s dance style has been prominently influenced by the greatest dancers and entertainers of the 20th century, such as Jackie Wilson, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Bob Fosse, and Sammy Davis, Jr. ![]()
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