Like 'Godfather of Soul' James Brown, Fred Astaire was a source of inspiration for Michael JacksonHe, together with James Brown, represented Michael Jackson as one of the main sources of inspiration for his artistic career.
The two met for the first time in October 1975, backstage at the famous “The Tonight Show”.
Surprising was the impression that Michael made on Fred in his historical interpretation of "Billie Jean" during the show "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forev
“The next day, Fred Astaire called me, '' said Michael in his autobiography “Moonwalk”, not surprisingly dedicated to his Master:
“He literally said to me, 'You move in a divine way. Dude, you impressed everyone last night”. He continued, "You are a wild dancer." 'That's what he said and I thanked him. I had met him a few times before, but it was the first time I spoke to him on the phone’.
He continued, saying, “I saw the special last night: I recorded and watched it again this morning. You really move divinely. ”
‘It was the highest compliment of my life and the only one I really believed in’.
Shortly afterwards, Fred Astaire would publicly recognize Michael as his par excellence heir, in these words:
"Oh God! This guy moves very well. He is the greatest dancer of the century.
I didn't want to leave this world without knowing who my heir was. Thank you, Michael! ''
Source : MJ Beats
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