As Jackson’s choreographer Jeffrey Daniel explains, he got the moves from The Electric Boogaloos street dance crew and, according to LaToya Jackson, instructed Michael Jackson. He treated Steph Mills like crap but I guess they both got over it. Rob Zombie Announces Another Cast Member For The Lords Of Salem - Billy Drago Joins! | See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by . Jeffrey Daniel : The man who taught Michael Jackson the Moonwalk. Jeffrey Daniel is an American dancer, singer-songwriter, and choreographer who originated the role of Electra in Starlight Express.. It don't know what the correct term for what we know as the moonwalk, and I'm not entirely sure what the moonwalk actually is, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhORApox81M, "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. Contribute. He is most well known for being a former member of the R&B group Shalamar as well as working and choreographing for Michael Jackson. Huffington Post After 3 Gold Albums, 1 Platinum(US) and several Gold Singles, Shalamar travelled to Europe, where Jeffrey's solo appearances on Top Of The Pops placed Shalamar on the British map and also earned him spots on Music Magazine's cover and a role in Pal McCartney's movie Give My Regards To Broad Street. I just watched the videos you posted and realised everything I said in this post is covered in the video. 1984 Biography . Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Camera Department. She's also a classical pianist. Raised in Gospel Church Choir with Mother as pianist. | Ha! Los Angeles, California, USA, 08 September 2017 Who Actually Invented The 'Moonwalk?'. From "Veronica Mars" and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Jeffrey Daniel, Category: Artist, Albums: Skinny Boy, Singles: Make Love Great Again, Top Tracks: Make Love Great Again, She's the Girl, That's My Heart, Skinny Boy, My Life, Biography: Jeffrey Daniel – has sold over 25 million records with Shalamar. So nevermind. IMDb Poll Board First Films Seen in a Theater, Bobby Brown Forgot How to Moonwalk, Still Claims He Taught Michael Jackson. Rob Zombie Announces Another Cast Member For The Lords Of Salem - Billy Drago Joins! London - 1984 - Electra. Jeffrey Daniel was known for choreography for Michael Jackson I was walking around London and all I could hear was I Can Make You Feel Good – it was wonderful Jeffrey Daniel was born on August 24, 1957 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Never knew Jeffrey was the cat behind all that stuff for MJ. i guess most of the music guys end up that way. He is known for his ... Born: August 24, 1957 Photos. Born on 24th August, 1957 in Los Angeles, CA, he is famous for an American dancer and singer, most notable for being a member of the soul vocal group Shalamar. 1st National appearance: Soul Train, TV Dance and Variety Show, where he and partner, Jody Wately, were selected for Shalamar recording group. copyright © 1998-2020 prince.org. He can still dance. Bobby Brown Forgot How to Moonwalk, Still Claims He Taught Michael Jackson, 25 March 2013 Inspired by Movie and TV comics such as Laurel & Hardy, Jerry Lewis, Danny Kaye, Marx Brothers and cartoons. Michael Jackson was a fan of Jeffrey Daniel's dancing and would eventually seek him out. Babyface Featuring LL Cool J, Howard Hewett, Jody Watley, and Jeffrey Daniel: This Is for the Lover in You, Shalamar: I Don't Wanna Be the Last to Know. See all photos. 1957 Miscellaneous Crew | Jeffrey Daniel (Electra) Born Los Angeles, California, 24th August 1955. Thank you for posting that. That was great. Which is to say, the moonwalk is yet another example of multiple discovery , along with calculus, the discovery of oxygen, and the invention of the telephone. He is known for his ... Was part of the 80s R & B singing trio, Shalamar. | Where did the Moonwalk come from? ), its surprising that jeffery daniels used to be famous and now he lives just an ordinary life!! ..."think from a positive place, and eliminate the negative fate"... Mike was actually doing a version of the moonwalk back in 1968-1970. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world.". Jeffrey Daniel is a 63 year old American Singer. Jeffrey took on the role of 'Electra' in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new West End musical 'Starlight Express' and linked up with Michael Jackson to rack up some dance and choreography credits. all rights reserved. https://starlightexpressmusical.fandom.com/wiki/Jeffrey_Daniel?oldid=42962. Horrorbid Starlight Express the Musical Wiki is a FANDOM Music Community. He is most well known for being a former member of the R&B group Shalamar as well as working and choreographing for Michael Jackson.. Starlight Express History . Also in 1982, Debbie Allen performs a moonwalk during a scene with Gwen Verdon in Season 1, Episode 10 ("Come One, Come All") of the TV series Fame. Actor | Good seeing Jeffrey set the record straight. Mimes have been doing it long before Michael AT THE SAME TIME pretending to be in a tug of war inside a glass box! 07 October 2011 JD is the man that taught Michael Jackson the Moonwalk and later went on to choreograph "Bad" and co-choreograph "Smooth Criminal." to Rebecca take a look back at the career of Armie Hammer on and off the screen. Oprah: How did you, first of all, you know we've spent so much time trying to dispel the rumors, trying to get the truth out that I haven't had a real opportunity to talk to you about how you conceive your music, how you conceive the dance. Jeffrey Daniel is an American dancer, singer-songwriter, and choreographer who originated the role of Electra in Starlight Express. TMZ I recall reading a article in Vibe with Jody and she said Jeffrey taught Michael the basics and he mad it more complex... - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator: Reply #2 posted 03/04/07 5:02am. Jeffrey Daniel Born Los Angeles, California, 24th August 1955. 1st performance: On front steps for neighbourhood kids. (The Smooth Criminal video was by far the best video Mike ever did. I thought it was Cooley Jackson, guess not. Michael Jackson: Smooth Criminal (1988 Video) Full Cast & Crew. August 24, His zodiac sign is Virgo. Jeffrey Daniel was born on August 24, 1957 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Help us build our profile of Jeffrey Daniel!