How James brown created Michael Jackson

Описание: How James Brown Created Michael Jackson explores the often-underestimated truth behind Michael Jackson’s rise as the greatest performer in music history. This video breaks down how James Brown didn’t just influence Michael Jackson — he provided the foundation MJ built his entire performance philosophy on.

In this episode, we trace Michael Jackson’s early exposure to James Brown’s music, stagecraft, and discipline, starting with Jackson’s childhood performances and culminating in his legendary adult career. You’ll learn how Brown’s explosive footwork, precision timing, band control, and emphasis on rhythm became core elements of Jackson’s style. We also examine how Jackson studied Brown obsessively — borrowing techniques like dynamic stops, call-and-response with musicians, and treating the stage as a place of physical endurance and authority. The video highlights moments where Brown publicly acknowledged Jackson as his artistic heir, including shared performances that symbolized a passing of the torch.

Key moments explored include:

How James Brown’s stage discipline shaped Michael Jackson’s work ethic

Why rhythm and movement mattered more than vocals alone

The performances where James Brown’s influence is impossible to miss

This isn’t about imitation. It’s about lineage. By the end, viewers will understand why James Brown was the blueprint — and how Michael Jackson refined that blueprint into something global, cinematic, and entirely his own.

Sources Used

James Brown & Michael Jackson live performances (including shared stage appearances, 1983–1988)

Rolling Stone — coverage of James Brown’s influence on Michael Jackson

The New York Times — reporting on James Brown’s performance legacy and MJ’s inspirations

BBC Music — analysis of James Brown’s impact on modern pop performance

Quincy Jones interviews — discussions of Michael Jackson’s musical influences

Michael Jackson interviews — statements crediting James Brown as a primary influence

“James Brown: The Godfather of Soul” (BBC documentary)