Drum Instructor Reacts to Michael Jackson's Drummer Jonathan Moffett performing Smooth Criminal

Hello Everyone! Today we are going to be looking at the great Michael Jackson's drummer Jonathan Moffett! This video continued to pop up in my feed for some time until I finally gave in and gave it look! I must say, it was quite a pleasant surprise as I found that I really enjoyed his style of technique and playing! It was a surprise to say the least because I had never even considered that there was an actual drummer playing for Michael Jackson but it makes sense after watching this phenomenal musician play!
For those of you that don't know, this video will be covering not just a reaction to what I'm watching but I'll be talking about the things that I really enjoy about what the featured artist is doing. This can range from how they have composed their music from player to player if it's a band, or the drummer himself; and what I think they're doing really well technically as well as musically! Of course, there's only so much that can be covered in a short KZbin video so there are bound to be things that I've missed so bear with me! And now, time for the mandatory disclaimer!
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This is going to be a reaction and analysis of the song meaning that I will be pausing the song a lot to give my thoughts, reactions and analysis so if you are here to just listen to the song with no meaningful feedback, this is not the video for you. Stay happy and healthy!
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[@JohnDoe-dj3lw]

MJ's drummer, Madonna's drummer, Elton John's drummer etc. etc. the man is a living legend. Madonna postponed one of her concerts years ago because he was busy with another project. That should say something lol

[@edgydrummer2549]

Moffett is a living metronome! His pocket is insane! I’ve seen this drumeo video so many times and he amazes me every time

[@JoshCastillo]

Could not agree more! I LOVE his attention to timing

[@zooracha9412]

He most definitely played smooth criminal a million times already so he probably knows when to start just by instincts

[@revazascending1725]

Dude. Sugarfoot was MJs LIVE drummer. He played probably all of his songs at one point or another. He is a human metronome. You should know more about him

[@catalinaperez1253]

Joooooosshh!!! You should react to Jonathan Moffett performing "Jam"!!

[@JoshCastillo]

Hey girl!! That actually just popped up in my feed not too long ago!

[@MrRezRising]

That was Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett. His bass foot is, well, sugary! He was THE arena drummer of the best acts of the 80s and 90s (MJ, Madonna, etc). If you want a challenge, play Wanna Be Starting Something for 45 minutes straight. Jonathan does. Good vid, guy.👍👍

[@JoshCastillo]

Thanks very much! That bass work sure was sweet!

[@MrRezRising]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHXUnaJjq955fKc Michael Jackson (and by extension, Quincy Jones) would never have less than the best onstage sitting on that throne. His whole career started bc, in the early 80s, a musician he knew from years past, saw him on a payphone on the street while driving by in a cab. He stopped, grabbed Jon and recommended him for, I think, the MJ tour that was upcoming. This is all from a Modern Drummer magazine I read (studied 🙄) in 1985 or so, so I may be sketchy on the details. Jonathan rocks. Enjoy the video. 8 minutes of that bass, yer calf is DONE! 😁🤘

[@kateg6029]

He was hired back in the Jackson 5 days. He is amazing. You should check out jam, and get on the floor especially - he is amazing

[@sangun123]

also famously sugarfoot was mj's official live drummer because as Michael himself put it "my guitarist, or bassist might make a mistake, but i've never seen sugarfoot make a mistake"

[@jimhetz]

Nice analysis. It is easy to overlook how perfectly the drummer serves the spirit of the song in this recording. To keep that groove, in time with the pauses and breaks is a skill all it’s own. A similar feat is accomplished by the drummer on the Pat Travers song “I La La Love You”. It was featured in the Valley Girl soundtrack from the 80’s. I remember the song from the movie and loved the guitar. It is at its core a simple straight forward pop/rock song. However, if you listen closely from a drummer’s perspective, there is actually a buffet of tasty fills, beats and accents all throughout the song. There is so much going on with the drumming underneath the straightforward music in the song, however it seamlessly blends in to the spirit of the song in an unobtrusive way. I found out the drummer was named Tommy Aldridge, a legendary hard rock and heavy metal drummer.

[@alatariel001]

You should also react to him playing "gotta be starting something" that song is so fast and its so cool to see him do those double/triple bass kicks.

[@raynerfpv2471]

He`s the OG Atomic Clock

[@amarok9097]

I'm more of a metal man but I really enjoyed both his drumming and your insights.

[@russellfernandes9607]

Great point on Jonathan's humility 👍🏻. Love his atomic clock timing !! Love your reaction 👍🏻

[@jaymac6831]

One of the cleanest pockets I've ever heard...🔥

[@redrum482]

TASTY FILL describes so much! Great reaction to his precision, bro.

[@dgoat2427]

You should react to his Wanna be starting something drum performance

[@TheRequiemOfficialReal]

Johnny "Sugarfoot" Moffett has been MJ's drummer for like over 30yrs so he knows all MJ's songs.

[@famuelr2511]

Love how you go into details about how the drummer is so "into it" 😂 and I love the video so much and I've seen it about 352167 times haha awesome stuff man! PS: Its Faaam🤠

[@ronniepineda6254]

The man is a cyborg!!

[@markusklemm4516]

If you like his bass drum kick, you should check out the solo he did for Drumeo.

[@user-wp1pj9jb1d]

Jonathan Moffett always wanted to be a bass player so that’s why the bass drum is in time with the bass.

[@JoshCastillo]

The bass player and drum set player should generally have a close musical relationship. This becomes more apparent with the drum set players kick foot as it generally mirrors a lot of what the bass player is playing

[@nickfanzo]

Legend

[@eddiemorrison4316]

He been with Micheal since the 70s

[@deborahmatsushita1844]

In the pocket!💯

[@_raymondmorton]

ayee brotha new friend here!! you’re so close to 1k!! keep it up man. 🎉👏🏼

[@JoshCastillo]

The final grind! Thanks very much!

[@ykoba4054]

Is it true that Annie was actually the name of Sugarfoot's drum set, and MJ wanted to make sure Annie was okay.

[@elizabethgray5624]

I love sugarfoot Moffat best drummer he done every live performance MJ done

[@KundaliSatija]

Charming! ⭐🙏🏼❤Great smile and personality.

[@JoshCastillo]

Aw, thank you so much! That’s so nice of you! ❤️

[@KundaliSatija]

@@JoshCastillo ❤Welcome

[@sangun123]

it's almos hard to appreciate as a newbie to drumming, like it sounds indistinguishable from a drum machine on a computer and that in itself should speak volumes lol

[@Mi3940]

Imagine he is drumming after 10 years without any notes just based on memory 😏✌️

[@matiasarrala3447]

Great videos man! How about a reaction to Genesis - In The Cage Medley from Three Sides Live? Chester Thompson and Phil Collins tearing it up!

[@steveafanador6441]

You seem like a cool dude. I bet your students have fun 👍👍

[@JoshCastillo]

Thank you! I do try my best to give them as fun of an experience as I possibly can because I know how tedious it can be to learn an instrument.

[@jamesaposaga8541]

He should react to the history tour drum cams

[@mrhippie1992]

Frank Zappa Inca Roads live and Punky's Whips live also by Frank Zappa

[@yadad7256]

He’s not using double bass btw. U should check his other performances, it’s just his one foot

[@nickfanzo]

He means the beat is double on the kick, not that there’s two pedals.

[@italobeltran1316]

He toured with Michael ever since his royal brunei performance. I THINK

[@johnsondemon6073]

Na He also touted with MIchael During the early/The Jacksons years, until the Victoriry tour (1984) after he was the drummer for Madonna,Elton John,Janet Jackson ext.He later Joined with Michael again since 1996 untill 2009.

[@kevinrose4281]

Nice. Check out larnell Lewis. Astounding

[@123LifeisWeird]

Hey Josh! new suscriber here! it would be nice to see you reacto to Baard Kolstad - "Coma" or "Rewind". greetings from Guadalajara, México.

[@rooktheraptor24]

Over a minute in: "let's get right into it."

[@JoshCastillo]

I feel sorry for your gf if you think a minute is a long time.

[@rooktheraptor24]

@@JoshCastillo - Sorry for the delay... Just got out of the coma induced by that epic, incomprehensibly clever response of yours. How did you ever come up with such a thing? Why aren't you a world-renowned comedian AND KZbinr extraordinaire??? Let's forget about the fact that 1min+ is WAY too late to "jump Right into it." Girlfriend, feel sorry... Man, you're just so fucking wise and insightful.

[@JoshCastillo]

@@rooktheraptor24 Thanks buddy, I appreciate your comment and I'm really glad that I could bring you some joy into your life

[@DefendUSA1776]

Sugarfoot!

[@che1903]

When u see a god, you have to recognize...

[@br3525]

You think you have no ideatoo?!. Haha

[@pierredrucker8380]

Sorry your sound is bad. You are too loud.. and whats the sound in the backround? a fan?

[@byronomboy]

“Serve the song.” Separates the good from the greats. Sergiu Celibidache once said the conductor is an absolute slave to the intent of the composer.