Fred Astaire Impressed By MJ's Iconic Moonwalk Dance

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Fred Astaire Impressed By MJ’s Iconic Moonwalk Dance

September 18, 2023

Michael Jackson meets Fred Astaire at The Tonight Show in 1975

Michael meeting actor and legendary dancer Fred Astaire on the set of the late-night TV show The Tonight Show in 1975. Astaire years later told Michael of his Motown 25 anniversary appearance where he debuted his “Moonwalk” dance: “You’re a hell of a mover. Man, you really put them on their asses last night.” Michael says it was the greatest compliment he ever received.