Whose moves and looks inspired Michael Jackson, the iconic ‘King of Pop’?
Today – which would have been the late American singer’s 60th birthday – we look at the people who influenced his dancing and fashion style
Known to the world as the “King of Pop”, the singer, dancer, producer, songwriter, actor and fashion icon Michael Jackson, would have turned 60 today.
Born the eighth of 10 children in his family on August 28, 1958, he first found fame in the 1960s with his four older brothers in the music group, the Jackson 5, before launching his hugely successful solo career in the 1970s.
It has been nine years since the American’s death in Los Angeles, yet Jackson’s legacy lives on – influencing the stars of today such as Usher, Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, Justin Bieber and Justin Timberlake, not just in music, but also style.
But who influenced Jackson? Let’s take a look at some of his moves and fashion moments.
Inspirational ‘Godfather’ James Brown
Jackson credited the “Godfather of Soul” James Brown as his major influence.