Jonathan Moffett Performs Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust" (PRIVATE STUDIO FOOTAGE)!!

I had some fun in the studio jamming out to @queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust”. It was my first time playing this song…a lot of fun! A very simple but funky groove. It has a “Billie Jean” vibe, so I added a similar “swing” and attitude to it!
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Among his biggest musical feats, none come close to his extensive work with the all-time greatest pop artists of the last 100 years: Michael Jackson and Madonna. 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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[@JonathanSugarfootMoffett]

Due to the similarity between the two songs, I tried to add the same “swing” on this song as I played on “Billie Jean” live with Michael Jackson......

[@NicotineRosberg]

Jonathan Sugarfoot Moffett legend

[@mouloudo]

Yet the Queen song came out couple years earlier 😏

[@PraveenKumar-fl9ey]

The beat's are strong.. you nailed it

[@fabianlichtin2898]

And it worked perfectly! You‘re a legend Jonathan! Drummers stay in the background but they are the guys that hold the band together! For me you are the star!

[@vkhhd1651]

From what I've seen' you have this "swing" with every song you perform. Every video I watch of you just amazes me. Thank you sir.

[@SeftonProductions]

”Credit for the song should go to Michael Jackson in many ways. He was a fan and friend of ours and kept telling me, ‘Freddie, you need a song the cats can dance to.’ John introduced this riff to us during rehearsal that we all immediately thought of disco, which was very popular at the time. We worked it out and once it was ready, played it for Michael. I knew we had a hit as he bobbed his head up and down. ‘That's it, that's the gravy. Release it and it will top the charts,’ he said. So we did and it did.” - Freddie Mercury

[@wiinsim]

I also heard that Michael was involved with the production of the song as well. Not sure though.

[@christian7978]

I can’t explain how much I love Michael💕💖💕💖

[@jerrypolete5258]

Sefton Productions I’ve always wondered what the line “another one bites the dust” references? What was your thought when writing that portion?

[@RogerBiwandu]

Sefton Productions If you ask me, credit should go to the late great bass player Bernard Edwards for the band Chic, hands down, "Good Times"'s bass line inspired that one here... 😉

[@JaelCraig12]

@@RogerBiwandu Michael gave the idea, but great bassist you talking about there. Very catchy tune💯

[@mhissami]

Jonathan literally listened to this song ONE time with headphones on, analyzed it like some rare human-metronome alien specie, memorized it all...and played it perfectly as you see in this video here....flawless from beginning to end. Oh...he never played this before either!

[@firefist8511]

That's amazing! I listen to this song all the time and I still mess up when I try to play it. I feel like if someone handed Jonathan a metronome, he'd say "I don't need a metronome, the metronome needs me"... And he probably wouldn't be wrong.

[@g4ce062]

Wow! That's attestiment to your God given talent. Bless you!! Hope you come back to Drumeo

[@jerrypolete5258]

Best of the best that’s why Michael always had him play in his shows. You have to be the best to play for the best period!

[@MrAaassdd]

Thats crazy, i can't belive he played it for the first time, so perfect, and clean One word for sugarfoot. "BADASS!"

[@shaunblake7411]

Fun fact Queen weren't going to release this song as a single, it was only going to be an album track. Guess who convinced Queen to release it as a single? None other than Michael Jackson

[@tristanhoule599]

Is it true??

[@jmissle]

Tristan Houle yep totally true....Mike and Freddie where super tight....Dare I say had Queen not recorded Hot Spaces we might not have gotten the album Thriller in the way we did

[@jaydonspodcast4970]

@@jmissle they were tight until the llama incident

[@shaunblake7411]

@Maison Rivers I didn't mention the llama incident because I don't know if that's true. Allegedly Freddie refused to continue working with Michael because Michael kept bringing his pet llama to the studio. However I've also heard that it was simply tours and performance commitments that kept them finishing their work. I know MJ had a llama but I don't think I can jump to that conclusion that that was the reason they stopped recording

[@KIgarashi10969]

I can totally see MJ dancing to AOBTD 👑

[@drumbum185]

A lot of people don't realize how hard it is to be able to stay controlled, consistent, and not be tempted to "show off" or overplay. Great video!

[@Chrispbacon94]

I've noticed the Billie Jean vibe alot when listening to it as well! Thanks for all the great music!

[@Servix88]

It's a simple rhythm but, if you listen closely, he has so much consintency, precision and adds style to the song with those accents. Damn!

[@rosy4164]

Wow! You're one of the best drummers I've ever heard. Thank you for changing my childhood for the better ❤️ ~Rosy, 12 years old 🇮🇹

[@iwiggs6870]

This is what does my head in. Midi drums which are perfectly in time have no groove, no feel, are totally boring to listen to and kill the song. Sugarfoot here is PERFECTLY in time like a midi drum kit, but it STILL has feel, groove and movement in it. Don't know how you do it but it's breaking my brain.

[@chanta95]

Such a perfect technique, that’s a drummer

[@ultramet]

Great drumming.....Nice to see you recovered and back jamming. God Bless. That bass line was “lifted” from Chic’s Bernard Edwards’ baseline on Good Times....Queen was rehearsing in the same studio building. I guess John Deacon “heard Good Times”. The rest is history.

[@debbieromero9511]

You are amazing. I pray you are feeling stronger and better everyday. Keep up the amazing work Jonathon❤🤗

[@zen5746]

His head movements tho😂😂

[@JonathanSugarfootMoffett]

ryan 101 that’s how I feel time and keep time...at times. Lol 😂

[@ANieves3873]

@@JonathanSugarfootMoffettsignature moves by one of the GOATs!

[@grachisol8236]

Amazing! Love all the hi hat variations you did.

[@amy4340]

I recently just caught all your videos. 09/2020. Plus this video. Your the Coolest Cat around. A Legend, Inspiring, Glad you shared this with the rest of the world to see. 🇨🇦

[@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz]

Trivia: Queen's studio engineer and co-producer on the album The Game Mr. Reinhold Mack, introduced new recording techniques to the band for this album including the use of Roger Taylor's sampled drum loops, something Taylor opposed fiercely in the beginning. Samplers were kind of a new thing in rock in 1980. Both Another One Bites the Dust and Dragon Attack use drum loops. Another One Bites the Dust is deceptively seen as a "simple" song but to maintain the groove requires steady pulse. Queen used to play this song live at almost double the speed. Great cover Mr. Moffett.

[@pierrecurie5188]

Nice to see you back Sugarfoot! I hope you continue your road to recovery and maintain great health so that many more beautiful years may come for your wonderful music and drumming.

[@mattwilkinson5858]

Love those slightly open hi hats on the second “another one bites the dust”

[@CrownedOne919]

Please more please and THANK YOU!

[@francisjames1377]

Wow!! Great! Moffet Bit the Dust!

[@raphaelfalconnier9516]

hello I just saw your show in 1988.... you re the best bro... peace from Switerzland

[@user-uw1se4rq7k]

Great.Old Scool!

[@dbsendyd]

100% groove juice.. Amazing pocket!!

[@debbieromero9511]

Very talented Drummer!! I really enjoy watching you. I hope your feeling better. Your in my thoughts and prayers Jonathan🤗🙏

[@redrum567]

BIG ❤ to that atmosphere! I can appreciate the setting, camera, mood and lighting so much 🎬 And them HH barks... "Whoooo Weeee Doggies!" \m/ THAT was SOLID, my friend 📿

[@RodTejada502]

Looking like a million bucks! Great cover

[@OO-ts5ow]

You are my GOAT playing the drums! Your precision is ridiculous. 😊

[@Scorpions-Heart]

Sharp work in this video! "Another One Bites The Dust" is my second-favorite song of all-time, behind only "Billie Jean." Interesting how my two favorite songs both have steady drum beats and distinctively recognizable bass lines. You kicked major afterburner!

[@kennyg.4329]

That gangster arm cross at the end oh yeah you're slick and skilled like no tommarrow no words need to be spoken that's all talent. I can only strive to play as good as you and I hope you never lose your touch. Nothing but respect for you and your talent.

[@katrinalewis9386]

Go Jonathan!

[@grzesiekleon]

perfect....as always greetings from Poland

[@sirgamaliel2329]

The Legend. Greetings from Philippines!

[@milicabulsara3518]

I adore this man, and also the group Queen

[@ivettolivetto7576]

Es. Un genio lo hace ver tan facil, me encanta como toca la bateria

[@tinpenny4474]

Good to see the man behind the kit, Mr. MOFFETT still got it. I would like to see you cover Saturday Night by Earth Wind and Fire.

[@ThomasThunder]

Great video!

[@debragarner4884]

Roger always claimed that this song was so hard to play. Seems that you're on point Sugarfoot!

[@DarthCiliatus]

This song is extremely easy to play.

[@debragarner4884]

Darth Ciliatus lol I know, that's why I said that.

[@falangeta7715]

It must be the easiest song ever, I dared to "improve it" a little in one of my videos

[@BxCortez2050]

Beastmode

[@rockycalcodies7066]

yeeeaaa one of my favorites songs of Queen !!

[@rich3858]

Rocksteady, with some nice hi-hat markings. It is groovy and pays tribute to the original. Good job!

[@fisthound0027]

1:42 MJ Billie Jean dance off begins

[@j-boyganal7997]

Yeah it has a similarity on this song with the Billie Jean. It was like Michael Jackson dancing in this part.

[@LeoOz365]

You are the man...!

[@mr.tomraypaz6085]

Well played!

[@maxshabazz1543]

Groooooveey!

[@davidlong5777]

Great Colours and Nice job on tuning the sna.

[@novastatusmultimarcas8085]

Great

[@Husmx]

Wow!! Amazing Mr Jonathan!

[@Janoline6]

Amazing as always!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@marcodidonato7853]

Bravo' Jonhatan 👍

[@Marz5004]

So awesome, no matter what you play. Cool song choice. 👍👍

[@g4ce062]

Another great one!! Keep em coming!!

[@greatgod1977]

Amazing

[@jonmichael02302]

Effortless! SUGARFOOT IS A LEGEND!

[@Ghostmanriding]

Such a great groove and tasteful high hat work. I Love this!

[@FLAMANGO12123]

Awesome

[@russellfernandes9607]

Fantastic 👍

[@thehumanhost2403]

드럼소리 죽이네여!!멋집니다 ! 👍👍👍

[@EvelinCatacora]

Amazing!!! Greetings from Perú!!!

[@MateoUshMJ]

I love it!

[@mick2547]

Funk master, magic man

[@winkwink6478]

ROYAL PERFORMANCE 😊

[@drummerundercover6299]

So cool

[@txavielhumano6541]

Aguante Sugarfoot!!!

[@zaquriabirks6364]

I really love this. The beat is sickkk

[@softtoy2009]

Queen is my favourite band, so I loved it so much:) thank u:)

[@javierduartte2941]

I like the drums sound👏👏👏

[@yohahn20]

So great! Awesome!

[@johnchanchanqiyang1369]

wow

[@sandrasanders706]

Good to see you back playing Jonathan we missed you... hope you are doing wonderfully well great drumming as always.!!!

[@Luis.Gonzalez..]

Sounds very good, Sugarfoot

[@RealRell]

Wow! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dan003]

I had no idea you are still Louisiana... but I should have known. Music flows through the veins of the folk down there! Fantastic video, as always, Sir.

[@JS-pi3vx]

Very nice man 👍

[@jepaflo3333]

I love Queen and you

[@SantiSanz57]

You will get 100K followers soon! Please share more This Is It Band Rehearsals with us to celebrate!

[@brendaluiza3057]

You're a legend, man! Amazing!

[@doctorwhopandora6178]

Amazing ! Greeting

[@tomthumb7809]

Amazing work.

[@kathrynrippy8792]

I love this ❤️♥️ Sugarfoot you are an absolutely amazing professional with God given talent! Keep on bringing a piece of you to the masses!!! I love you!!!

[@abesapiens]

As a big hard Queen fan that I am I have to say very well played sir!!

[@QuantumDigital2017]

Precision 10 - Timing 10 - Application 10 - Rhythm 10

[@piotrpalenica748]

I love his drumming skills amazing

[@adeltube745]

This beautiful

[@keepontruckin7135]

💯% badd ass!!!!

[@daniielorozco6984]

¡Congrats! 🥁🥁🙌🙌

[@chellym8]

Just drummed to this myself last week, such a groove, absolutely love it! You're truly an amazing drummer 👍💖

[@heliofernandes384]

Fantástico...

[@kiosucoable]

I love this version drum!!! This is a good beat!!!!

[@SeftonProductions]

Legendary drummers: Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett (Michael Jackson) & Roger Taylor (Queen)! 👑❤️🥁🔥✨

[@Chrispbacon94]

Sefton Productions Nick Mason from Pink Floyd

[@krypto_9872]

@@Chrispbacon94 Phil Collins from Genesis,

[@flohardy2000]

@@krypto_9872 Stewart Copeland from The Police

[@outtayardstudio]

Animal...from the muppets!

[@johnconneally]

Sefton Productions Neil peart from rush

[@carmenmasood8477]

Cool video just like all I've seen 👏🤗

[@Hahirs]

Wow! My favourite drummer legend playing my favourite singer legend's song! You man are simply from another planet, ticking like a nuclear clock. I'm a classically trained pianist who also likes to fool around with drums whenever possible, it's very difficult but very beneficial as well. 😄 Watching your videos is such a joy. Lots of love from Finland!

[@llMoonBaBoonll]

Nice I love the vids keep it up man

[@sudeepi6173]

I really really love your content! I'm huge fan of Michael Jackson and watching you cover his songs is amazing! Just waiting for you to cover bad...

[@ajgdrums24]

You're such a cool drummer, and you're an inspiration to both my students and I! I'd love to see many more videos

[@davidcurtis4478]

Cool Jonathan! Keep in the groove dude. You Rock! 🥁🔥😎DC

[@Heartbreaker720]

OMG I love that song and that video! Congarts as always! :)

[@Pettington]

I miss the foodwork cam you use to have.. Nice and tight as always, bravo.

[@Reloaded44]

Awesome cover Mr. Moffett, much love for your smooth grooves. Got a sub from me. 🤘❤️🥁

[@MozillaFireFox1967]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 This got me speechless, i wonder how you and Roger can play together? Anyways, amazing!

[@CrownedOne919]

Yasssssssssssssssssss! Oh my Gravy! 😂💯🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🎯 that was life, peace, LOVE, oxygen, and organic chips, avocado and sour cream in a bowl! Sorry, I'm a bit lunchy rt now.💯 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👑🌟