Gangsters roam a nefarious underworld, and Jackson is the hero-kingpin whom the camera follows as smoothly as if he were Fred Astaire gliding through a ballroom. The video also introduced a dance trick in which Jackson keeps his body straight but leans forward at about 45 degrees.
The move was aided by patented shoes with bolts that lodged the heel into the floor. In his dance videos, Jackson set the foundations for singers with strong dance abilities to follow for years. His style deeply influenced his sister Janet Jackson , as well as much later stars who relied on dance, from Britney Spears to Beyonce.
His impact on dance history is just another reason why Jackson so richly deserves the title the King of Pop. The King of Pop was one-of-a-kind in his music, dancing — and clothing choices. He taught Michael how to do it. Jackson moonwalked for the first time during the Motown 25 show in during a performance of his hit song, Billie Jean , and it was instantly a hit amongst his fans.
The Moonwalk only lasted for about two and a half seconds, but it was still enough to leave an impression on people who were in the audience and witnessing something that was bound to be. According to other sources, some other public figures also managed to pull off The Backslide at other points. In , jazz singer and bandleader Cab Calloway was recorded doing the what-would-be famous dance move in a series of 's short films of the late jazz singer.
In the s, an African-American tap-dancing star named Bill Bailey managed to pull it off. Andrew Masterson Andrew Masterson is a former editor of Cosmos. More from:. Andrew Masterson. Read science facts, not fiction Make a donation. Go to mobile version. Jackson also had various Trademarks Registrations including U. Registration No. View More…. Advertise Here. Our website uses cookies to provide you with a better experience. Read our privacy policy for more information.
Accept and Close. The Summary of the Invention explains: The present invention overcomes the above noted deficiencies of the previously employed cable system by providing specialized footwear and a moveable hitch or post to which the specialized footwear can be detachably engaged to allow the footwear wearer to lean forward on the stage, with his or her center of gravity well beyond the front of the shoes, thereby creating the desired visual effect. Claim 1 of the patent covers: 1.
There are currently 9 Comments comments. Jonathan June 27, pm The patent has lapsed due to non-payment of a maintenance fee. Re-stated, it is no longer enforceable. Maybe I am not understanding your intent, though. Gene Quinn June 28, am Catradhtem- Thanks so much for setting the record straight. Jim Belfiore June 28, pm Following the forward citations leads to an unexpected use as prior art in an aerospace patent.
Ron Wallace August 6, pm This patent was bogus — the result of lazy patent attorneys.
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