Who was Michael Jackson's inspiration?

Answer 1

Well one of them was definitely Diana Ross. I bet he was so happy when he got to star in The Wiz with her. And also, his inspiration for his dance moves was James Brown. According to the Martin Bashir documentary, he claims that when he was 6, his mother would call Michael over to see James Brown on T.V. After that, Michael vowed that all his life he would be like James Brown.

Answer 2

Because he was able to entertain 'Black' and 'White' audiences and he sang meaningful songs such as Man in the mirror, Heal the world etc to give a message and bring hope to people. He also donated millions of dollars to charity and set up many charitable organisations such as the 'We are the world' song to raise money for Charity.

Answer 3

Michael was blown away by James' energy and charisma on stage. He loved the way James danced, the way he so effortlessly moved his feet when he would perform. As a child, Michael would watch James on a small, black and white television, eagerly trying to learn his dance steps. He would get very angry when the camera man wouldn't show James' feet.

"When I saw him move I was mesmerized. I've never seen a performer perform like James Brown and right then and there I knew that that was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life." - MJ.

Answer 4

Michael Jackson's idol was James Brown because of his dancing he was so light on his feet i mean he was so graceful.

Answer 5

There has to be a lot of answers for that. Its so simple. He is the King Of Pop Has bout the best songs you could ever listen too. Good voice. Good Dancing. A LOT of different things.

Answer 6

Fred astaire and James brown.