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  2. Moonwalk (dance) - Wikipedia

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    The moonwalk. The moonwalk, or backslide, is a popping dance move in which the performer glides backwards but their body actions suggest forward motion. [1] It became popular around the world when Michael Jackson performed the move during the performance of "Billie Jean" on Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever, which was broadcast in 1983.

  3. Why Michael Jackson's 'Motown 25' moonwalk almost didn't ...

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    Forty years ago, Michael Jackson took the stage and made an indelible impact on pop culture with his solo performance on Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever, a televised celebration of the famous ...

  4. Michael Jackson: The life, music and legacy of the King of Pop

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    Michael Jackson popularized the Moonwalk dance move, first performing it at the “Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever” TV special in 1983. Michael Jackson’s Grammy Awards include “Album of ...

  5. Who invented the moonwalk? Hint: It wasn’t Michael Jackson.

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    If you believe that MJ invented the moonwalk, you probably also believe that Diddy invented the remix. The real story goes back further and involves more players.

  6. History of hip-hop dance - Wikipedia

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    The most recognizable popping move is the moonwalk. In 1983, Michael Jackson performed the moonwalk—called the backslide in popping context [50] — on ABC's Motown 25 television special. [68] This performance popularized the moonwalk all over the world. [69] However, it was not the first time the backslide had been performed on television or ...

  7. Moonwalk (book) - Wikipedia

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    Moonwalk is a 1988 autobiography by the American singer Michael Jackson. It was first published by Doubleday on February 1, 1988, five months after the release of Jackson's album Bad in 1987, and was named after Jackson's signature dance move, the moonwalk .

  8. Talk:Moonwalk (dance) - Wikipedia

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    WTF People. Michael Jackson invented this dance. This needs to be known in history. It would be a travesty if the universe did not know about Michael Jackson and at least embellish on his contribution. Michael Jackson did not invent the moonwalk, it was being done way before he did it and was generally called the back slide.

  9. Michael Jackson seen 'moonwalking' in the sky 6 years after ...

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    (WTVR) --GOOCHLAND, Va. — Six years after his untimely death, Michael Jackson made an appearance in the skies over Central Virginia. The combination of clouds and light created an image that ...