Michael Jackson's Drummer Jonathan Moffett Performs 'Smooth Criminal'

"Smooth Criminal" is one of Michael Jackson's most iconic songs - and we were lucky enough to have Jonathan Moffett (who toured with MJ for over 30 years) come to our studio and perform it!

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Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett has recorded and/or toured with some of the greatest pop artists of our time, including Elton John, Janet Jackson, The Jacksons, Cameo, Lionel Richie, George Michael, Kenny G, Doug Miller, Peter Cetera, Bill Meyers, and Cirque du Soleil, besides guest appearing at popular television shows like The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, Saturday Night Live, and The Arsenio Hall Show.

Among his biggest musical feats, none come close to his extensive work with the all-time greatest pop artists of the last 100 years: Madonna and Michael Jackson. Jonathan toured extensively with Madonna and recorded drums for several of her albums, including “True Blue” and “Like A Prayer”. As for the king of pop himself, Jonathan was his drummer for The Destiny Tour, Triumph Tour, Victory Tour, 1988 Grammy Awards with Michael, HIStory Tour, Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, This Is It, & Cirque’s Immortal World Tour.

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[waynekerr]

It's criminal how smooth this guy is.

[ryanprice]

When he was born Dr was like 'congratulations, it's a metronome'.

[hacklebarry]

For the first 46 years of my life, i went through it thinking that michael jacksons songs used a drum machine. I now know his name.

[cekinekshn]

Dude in the background is living the moment.

[jmcclain]

For those not familiar with drums, this is beyond perfect. His timing is so precise its frightening.

[acmedina]

Legend says he wakes up his alarm clock every morning.

[platypus]

I can’t get over how smooth he spins his stick over his head right on that beat😢

[christopherray]

69 years old, ya'll. Can we give this man his flowers?

[MediHusky]

Jackson: "I need exact precision."
Moffett: "I can dial down to that."

[bainsangres]

MJ once said: "My bass player makes a mistake, my guitar player makes a mistake, I make mistakes sometimes, but sugarfoot never makes a mistake.

[housesg]

Man swings his sticks so fast, some camera frames shows that it warped and bendy, what a legend.

[ChocoMint]

Believe it or not, I gave a standing ovation after the performance.

[icanhasyellow]

The guy in the back bobbing his head and just grinning makes this even better.

[yandhi]

This man plays smooth criminal criminally smooth

[AdoreYouInAshXI]

This guy has the kind of professional precision that only comes after many years of touring and playing. The amount of confidence he exudes is just crazy, and effortless.

[whippermctingle]

Watching a skilled drummer is just so amazing.

[w.tibbsclemens]

His timing is actually scary. And what's funny is he's probably thinking to himself "eh that was okay.. I've played it much better before" .. Totally mind blowing!

[abdullahsamuels]

This guy could calibrate your drums, wristwatch and make sure annie is ok in the same video damn!

[elixelstevenson]

He’s MJ’s drummer for a reason!
What a beast damn!!!💚

[williamrincon]

Me tranquiliza saber que ninguna IA superará el talento y la capacidad de este señor. ❤