While that may be true no one will be remembered for it more than Michael Jackson. He took the step and made it his own unique dance. I did see him give credit to the other dancers who had done it before him.
I use to become so mesmerized when he did the moon walk. I kept looking for some gimmick because I just couldnt believe someone could be this light on their feet like they could float.
Oh my gosh now I have to go to youtube and see him perform it again.:floorlaugh: I love all of his videos and keep finding more songs I love.
I wasnt a big MJ fan until after he died.:banghead: Now I wish I had paid much closer attention to the magnificent talented man all throughout his career. His songs have such deep meaning and I could watch him dance for hours I think. Now I listen to his songs at least three times a week and have watched 'This Is It' three times now.
I remember seeing him at the Super Bowl Half Time shows and I was blown away and didn't want it to stop. He did give the illusion that he was so light on his feet that it made one think he could levitate and fly.
There will never be another entertainer like him, imo.
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Yep, you're right. He was given a huge talent and it looks like he worked very hard to perfect it and to entertain the rest of us "regular" folk. And how he seemed to love it!
I was not a big MJ fan, either -- maybe I felt too old...BUT... then on Empty Vee (MTV) I saw him perform "Billie Jean." Remember him walking down the sidewalk and the separate sections of the sidewalk lit up when he skipped over them? And he moonwalked and my jaw hit the carpet. Wow. No lie, I went out & bought "Thriller"
the next day. "Bille Jean" was my fave, but the whole album is amazing -- and I would watch for him on Empty Vee.
They are not the same in some ways, certainly -- too many generations apart, and I was way too young to watch this guy when he performed what he did, but I have seen several musical reruns featuring Gene Kelly. He glides smoothly and "walks up walls," and is as light on his feet as MJ. They are similar, and were both known for their unique dance style and flair.
Yes, what happened to MJ at CM's hands, IMO, has robbed his family, especially his children, of a wonderful and loving man. But we, too, were robbed of a talent that only comes along very, very rarely. We all lose.