Q&A with Michael Jackson's drummer Jonathan Moffett (UNCENSORED!!)

Finally I've answered some of your questions. I'll be having another Q&A video soon, so feel free to post your questions in the comments section!! :)
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Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett has recorded and/or toured with some of the greatest pop artists of our time, including Elton John, Janet Jackson, The Jacksons, Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, Cameo, Lionel Richie, George Michael, Kenny G, Doug Miller, Peter Cetera, Bill Meyers, and Cirque du Soleil, besides guest appearing at popular television shows like The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, Saturday Night Live, and The Arsenio Hall Show.
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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[@NikulPrasad]

Last words of Michael broke my heart

[@Celia-xj1ui]

at least it seems he died happy

[@Celia-xj1ui]

@Darius Williams I can't remember what he said in the video and I'm not gonna watch it again but I assume because he was excited to be back on stage and perform... I have since writing that comment seen many other interviews though so unfortunately yeah I don't think that he was happy before he died actually

[@RodrigoMJ32]

I hate the fact that people STILL believe the garbage lies and false accusations about MJ, he was none of those things !

[@josephtan816]

the slang of michael speaks to us

[@DobixIdealSound]

When you spoke about the last conversation with Michael..damn..it got emotional. I can't believe it's been almost 10 years already...Peace and love brother.

[@adityatyagi4009]

Man, you're one of my favorite drummers. I'm so glad I came across this. Peace.

[@carolynwilliams6738]

Thank you Jonathan for all the enormous love, support and loyalty you gave Michael over those many years. He is SO missed and as his music as been the soundtrack to my life, I still can't imagine he is not here.I smile, laugh and cry everyday listening to his music and for him. Thank you for being part of that, your drums, part of my life soundtrack...X. Love from AUSTRALIA! XX.

[@scifiactvent5043]

so many questions to ask... 1) do you keep any contacts or close relationships with other bandmates on MJ's HiStory tour? if yes, who? 2) do you have any other taped recordings of HiStory concerts and rehearsals? 3) did Michael ever do pranks to you and to other band members or even crews? 4) Am a big fan of Jennifer Batten, what do you think of her from your point of view? probably from the first time you met her and throughout the rest of HiStory tour? 5) did you ever hit somebody with your sticks? 6) last one, i promise😅 where did you get all of the energy to perform?

[@GeloGalvez]

I watched the whole thing, and loved every minute of it! Thanks for taking the time for answering these. :) God Bless ❤️

[@Trid3nt861]

It's nice to meet the drummer who toured with Mike Jackson on all of his tours for 30 yrs. I was born in 85 when you were drumming on the 80s Michael Albums. Keep being awesome sir. One question... Can you ask Annie if she is Okay?

[@vladimirivan3963]

Thank you Foot!! More Q&A's in the near future please! You're very hard working and down to earth, so the best combo right there.

[@fatimabiji]

Thank you so much for all that you have contributed with, you’re amazing! God bless you. We miss and love Michael he’s the GOAT! He’s always in our prayers. There will never be another one like Michael Jackson. Ever.

[@abelparris1662]

Loved it!!! Thank you for your time and talent. Respect👍

[@EL-uj9ou]

Blessed by god So talented drummer i ever seen. You are so lucky to work with MJ❤

[@southrnsweety88]

I love watching and hearing you play. And I love hearing you talk about Michael. He was a beautiful soul (as you seem to be).

[@mjmichaelking]

Thank You So Much for this super Q&A 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@carolynwilliams6738]

I really enjoyed this video, you are very sincere, humble. Michael was lucky to have you and you him. Thanks for losing the sunglasses at the end - much better!

[@hokshii]

haha despite mentioning how energetic and emotional drummers can be, it's very interesting to see just how chill he really is after channeling all of it into his art and passion. it was a joy and pleasure to hear all of this insight and these anecdotes from such a legend!

[@katherinedc3483]

Last word of Michael's makes me cry like a baby Miss you so much MJ😭🌹

[@vickymitselos4515]

Love you Mr Sugarfoot....one of my favourite drummers! True inspiration when I started drumming! :-)

[@jerrypolete5258]

Thank you for giving everyone a Q&A session and talking about Michael as well. Everyone misses the king. To play for the king you have to be the best and you’re the best Sir. Great job and listening to your drums is awesome.

[@onesong2001]

He never played for Elvis.

[@itsmenala9087]

@@onesong2001 MJ

[@spikeloomis9629]

Hi Jonathan, I got a few questions for you :) 1. Have you ever played a gig being really ill? 2. If you could go back in time and choose playing on a concert again, which artist and which tour would it be? 3. From 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), how nervous were you before a MJ concert, when the stage lights switched off and you knew "Now I have to deliver!"? 4. What was the first luxury item you ever bought from your first salary as a musician? 5. Have you ever had a tinnitus? 6. If you were beamed back to the year 1979, on the destiny tour and you were sitting in front of your original customized Yamaha kit, would you still be satisfied how it sounds? Or would you replace some parts of the gear with your current drum set? Thank you Mr. Sugarfoot!

[@LyonsLover]

Just discovered this guy listing to his drumming videos, absolutely unbelievable talent, and apparently a very decent human.

[@einarragneskog2569]

Just watched this video and i'm really a big fan of how you think and it inspires my life alot even if you are more then twice as old as me. Thank you sugerfott for being the best drummer in the world and thank you micheal who passed away last week for 13 years ago today for everything.

[@thatchris8395]

Will never forget seeing you play live in Detroit on the Virgin tour. Insane crowd and the drums were 100% live and very loud.

[@davidbarnes6410]

You are a living legend Sir. You inspire me to play solid, heavy and with groove. It is hard to do but I know it can be done with watching you. If I could be 70/80% of your mastery I would be a very satisfied drummer. ❤️✌️🙏

[@daveycrockett308]

Thank You For The Video Jonathan ! BackLash-WhipLash = AWESOME!!

[@fairuzhussaini7301]

If my wife ever ask me "dO yOu LoVe mEEEE" ever again, I'll do this 9:37

[@sadusanraveendran9246]

HAHAHA

[@djmcc83]

He really nailed the response on that one

[@Makavelirecordz6232]

Thank you John

[@thomasicekeys]

This is AWESOME! Very interesting! Also, great editing haha

[@JonathanSugarfootMoffett]

Thomas Eisfeld thank you!!...🙏😊

[@fixaren9]

I understand why you didn't answer what tour Michael enjoyed most. But can you tell us what tour you enjoyed most playing with him and why is that? And do you have any special memory from that concert? And a huge thank you for youre channel, it's by far the best channel I follow! Thank you.

[@ed4253]

Classy guy with impeccable timing

[@ippolitatavas3086]

Thank you so much! Mr Moffett! Ha! Ha! Ha! troppo divertente!! (I tuoi ricordi di Michael mi fanno tanta tenerezza!!!)

[@nickojackson93]

Hahhahaha omg i really love all the video, thank you so much Mr. Moffett, i love the ending too hahaha!!! You're great and a wonderful person. Peace,love and always god bless to you and Myra, She is great too!!!! ❤✌🙏

[@winkwink6478]

Let's sing... 🎵WE ARE FAMILY🎵👏 My question is... When's the next Q&A? That was really cool. Thank you. 💛

[@finngerrs6404]

Smooth my friend!

[@kateg6029]

I would love to see you do a Jackson 5 demo especially the song that got you hired! What a wonderful man and remarkable life, wonderful xx

[@jacquelinemwaniki6465]

I learnt about you a month ago and I'm now one of your biggest fans

[@matthewwilliams9200]

your answers show you as a wise man. it's TRUE that every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things, and hearing your answers show it as true.

[@onesong2001]

He's so wise he says that he's 62 and will be 64 in a couple of months.

[@vasili111]

Legend!!!!

[@josiahstephens3035]

Have you met Ricky Lawson who played for mike during dangerous tour

[@nancyyoung5581]

And Bad Tour

[@katrinalewis9386]

Yayyyyy!

[@realdizzle87]

A week ago - if you had asked me who this man was, I wouldn't have had any idea. Today: this man is my absolute idol. What an incredible human being. His passion, his positivity (I have been entirely unable to locate an image or video or story of this man in which he is not smiling the smile that God gave him), his honesty, his willingness and desire to not merely admit his personal faults and/or mistakes but to seek them out (so many people just want to portray themselves as the greatest and most perfect person to ever be blessed with the gift of a worldly existence)... I hope everyone (regardless of race or gender or career or background or beliefs) can aspire to meet this man's discipline and grace. Forget the fact that I've recently realized he is the best drummer to ever smack anything with a stick... This man is just a really, really, genuinely good person - and that's the real battle. Bravo, Mr. Sugarfoot. I know, in my heart, that you and Michael have been booked to play a lot more live shows - on top of a mountain that I'm training to, hopefully, one day climb myself. And, on the day I get to stand in that crowd, I want you to know that it will be the honor of my life and my tremendous privilege to listen to the fruit which I believe will now grow eternally, season after season, from a tree that only exists because your father planted a tiny, magical, musical seed, many decades ago, in good soil and then you decided you'd commit yourself to the task of determining what that seed might someday become if it was tendered to everyday with the same love that it was given the day your father planted it

[@realdizzle87]

And, in case I bump into MJ before you, I'll let him know: Jonathan's still practicing like there's a show in half an hour and he's got room to improve (not that either Michael or myself have any idea WHERE you're going to find any room to improve)... But I have every confidence that you're dissatisfied with every performance you've ever had. And I can only say that because every performance of yours seems to be pretty much perfect to my ears. Which indicates to me - you're probably acutely aware of every tiny mistake you might ever make - because, otherwise, I don't have a clue how anyone could ever get THAT good at what it is that you do

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

Great interview! Very well thought out answers, even the “non-answers.” Very insightful. Bless you, Foot.

[@drepurcallas8465]

amazing!

[@christyler373]

thanks jonathan from chris from the uk

[@MyDyerMaker]

I'm a fan. You're someone to emulate- from your incredible time to your professionalism. I also appreciate and respect the decision not to alienate fans by getting political.

[@guillermoantonioramosmacar8078]

Hello! Awesome Vid, thanks for sharing in the michaels tours do they have a backup drummer? who was it? there is more and better footage not seen filmed in the this is it rehearsals? greetings from mexico, liked and subscribed!

[@ILOVEUASHLEY]

Ricky Lawson was michaels second drummer even though he was in bad tour leg 1 and 2 John was busy with Madonna so he couldn’t do it so ricky took place also John wasn’t available as the drummer for oslo dangerous tour so ricky took his place then John was back after ur welcome 😊 ❤

[@guitarstorms]

Did your drumming influence or changed a song style in it's demo form when Michael brought new music to rehearsal...thanks great channel

[@onesong2001]

ALL the musicians influenced AND changed EVERY song MJ EVER recorded.

[@BrandonBrodrick]

Hey JM, what is your in ear monitor mix like? Click track the highest? Any tips?

[@goesjem]

Hi Jonathan. Your videos are just wonderful. Thank you. Do you have a 'go to' snare drum that you always take to a session or keep behind you on stage as a spare? I am probably wrong, but I would imagine it would be a Ludwig Supra 400 or 402. I have always loved your snare tone. Different but as special and unique as Al Jackson Jr, who had that super dry slap from his wood Rogers Dynasonic. Stay safe and never stop! Jem.

[@d-rzarkocubrinoski]

Johnatan, i've heard you saying that you were MJ's drummer for almost 30 years but you weren't playing on Bad and Dangerous tour. By the way, why you weren't hired for those tours?

[@JonathanSugarfootMoffett]

Michael contacted me to be musical director for the BAD Tour, but I had already signed a contract with Madonna (he was very disappointed). And as far as Dangerous goes, he again reached out to me, but I was already touring with Janet. I will elaborate more on the next video. 🙏

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

@@JonathanSugarfootMoffett hey sugarfoot, what sticks do you use? I love Vic firth American classic 7b and 5a in hickory

[@colaboytje]

The click track of life. Love that.

[@kennethYT1997]

I watched the whole video and I love it. I really love the questions: Are drummers the best lovers. Btw you inspired me to play the drums.

[@pamisjamming]

At 8:44 Great comment. Love the commentary.

[@gordon2342]

not just a great drummer but a great person too...

[@markjosephtigolo2297]

I came here because of drumeo videos with this man.... well he talk now btw......overall it's incredibly amazing....

[@djmcc83]

Wow, kicked a hole through the bass several times? That's some kick power my man!

[@Angels3929]

Hi Jonathan! Im a big fan of your work, can You speak about the cover to cover tour in 1991 with George Michael, that i think the best live tour he did with you and those Great hits that the band did!

[@redrum567]

Thank you for your time 😎 \m/

[@mrtee8964]

You're an incredible human being, thank you. But you're a monster on the skins!

[@lulumoon6942]

Whips those frames off for emphasis with the same clean power as his cymbal chokes! 👀👍😎

[@blackusniggus6249]

I would love to meet you one day. #9 on my must do/dream list. By the way I am 14 and I am a drummer myself. I've been literally playing since I was born. I am a huge fan of yours. 😎🤩

[@scooterb43]

Same!!! I normally wouldn't follow drummers but Sugarfoot Is the king of the drums

[@prayercodes]

love U bro

[@angelnahuat9197]

Do you have the drums of unreleased songs or even complete songs?

[@tsskiller08]

When you were drumming with Elton John on the Reg Strikes Back and Sleeping with the Past tours, what was your favorite song of his to play?

[@Ruby_Sterling]

this man is genius.

[@tubeyou89119]

All the masters of anything have at least those things in common: focus and clarity. Thanks for those genius answers, such as the one with Trump.

[@lisahays9226]

My favorite video is actually remember the times my favorite song is for all times if I had to choose differently it would be black or white and they dont care about us and favorite song one more chance or the best of joy

[@aldreyjohn4015]

Love you boss

[@dianariverjackson5123]

*I met Jonathan back in 2012 when MJ Immortal Cirque de Soleil were in Sweden. We invited him to our after party hosted by MJ King of Pop Fans Sweden*

[@aycavalleri6850]

Are you going to make a video for they don't care about us? I'm waiting impatiently🤗

[@MowerMan]

Those pepsi cups in front of the bass drum looked a mess haha! Seriously interested. There's nothing like connecting with another musician with a 6th sense. It's like being super human. Thanks for the music.

[@ILOVEUASHLEY]

I drum to smooth criminal this is my question what was behind the curtain like and how were the shadows casted to make the dancers look up to Michael ? They all looked 5e same height in non shadow thanks of ur time I love u foot

[@DivinityInMotion]

What drums did you use for the multiple Jacksons tour (Triumph, Victory)?

[@OdhranMurray]

DivinityInMotion Moffet only started drumming at the start of the HIStory tour.

[@DivinityInMotion]

Incorrect, he was first picked up on the Destiny Tour (he even mentions it in the video) on April 14, 1979 in Cleveland.

[@JonathanSugarfootMoffett]

Odhrán Jackson MJ impersonator I started touring with him since 1979 on The Destiny Tour. I used a chrome Slingerland kit on The Triumph Tour and on The Victory Tour I used my own personally designed (paint scheme) Yamaha kit.

[@OdhranMurray]

Jonathan Sugarfoot Moffett oh! Sorry! Thanks for the correction :)

[@DivinityInMotion]

Thanks You!

[@stephennagy6675]

Are drummers the best lover? Lol awesome answer Jonathan

[@exionem]

Smooooooooth operator... man is one classy drummer.

[@ezquimal]

When you made a video showing the different set-up that you use on live stage or on studio? And a video with the problematic in ear in different moment's.

[@moonwalkinkween9029]

❤❤

[@robertamorrmezei6701]

Will you do dangerous from this is it please?

[@kalyanimukherjee4152]

Would you release the rehearsals of the 30th anniversary concert of 2001?

[@ShortPuff]

Do you have any rehearsal recordings from the 2001 performances?

[@JonathanSugarfootMoffett]

yes.

[@MrNumber112]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh !!!!! :p

[@minerobking1533]

Wait, you HAVE the actual rehearsals recordings of the 2001 performances?

[@adarshpatel8744]

Hello Mr sugarfoot...love from india..

[@catgobrrrrrr881]

Your My Drumming Inspiration, Im 9 And Im Almost There.

[@DuckOnQuack47]

as a thirteen yearold drummer, your almost there

[@catgobrrrrrr881]

Lol

[@grinchoi1]

Hey Jonathan. What are your favorite Funk albums also do you know Questlove? What do you think of him as a drummer?

[@minerobking1533]

Do you have any of the unreleased setlist for the 30th Anniversary Concert? If so, why would these songs removed? If not, then, do you have the studio version for the unreleased song for the concert?

[@Hudson112]

Mine Rob King Thriller and Bad were supposed to be in the concert but were taken out due to the long setlist. He was gonna wear a black Thriller jacket just like the black Beat It jacket.

[@HaydenHuynh]

Hudson112, Bad was a black patent leather jacket too! 😁

[@sjskdlsdsahiajods]

And another question can you do the dangerous band rehearsals this is it?

[@calamari.jaksun8914]

Johnathan, what are your thoughts of Leaving Neverland?

[@bilal6094]

27:54 made me cry😭

[@mjsocks5929]

❤

[@ejieboy934]

Are the drummer in the live aid 1985 in the madonna performance?

[@Dani_BL]

Did u play for the drums on live aid for madonna?

[@mruniverse9978]

What Michael show was it when you broke your drum?

[@davedalessandroDalessandro]

Thats me i got 4 brothers im the baby and they all play guitar i was 6 yrs old and got handed drum sticks and told figure it out lol

[@tauqeerhussain3586]

If you could be the drummer of any Metal band, which band(s) would you want to play drums for?

[@onesong2001]

They wouldn't want him.

[@anthonylewis9256]

Love the fact he wouldn't get on politics! Good for you foot

[@J24777]

Could you please make a Video of the Madonna Songs you played on? Just like the Michael Jackson songs you just done a few months ago.

[@JonathanSugarfootMoffett]

J24777 yes, those in the works!! 😊

[@J24777]

@@JonathanSugarfootMoffett I Love Dress you up Song! I was watching the Live one from The Detroit Show. Remember that Show?

[@eversonserpa8085]

You reminds me of James Brown!

[@JeremyKampfProd]

Very Nice video foot I love you, you are my daily inspiration. What are you plan for your youtube channel ?

[@themichaeljacksonblogde2532]

Did MJ Talk to you about His Favorite Soul/Funk artists ?

[@cosmicsolara]

Was stranger in Moscow ever performed during rehearsal, and if it wasn't, did Michael dance to it?

[@sjskdlsdsahiajods]

Can you do another Q&A cuz here's a question What was your favorite song in the this is it band rehearsals

[@onesong2001]

Probably not. He has a weak heart.

[@thiagoteixeira6537]

I still can't believe to this day Michael is gone ... I mean if he were still alive he'd be 4 years younger than Sugarfoot ...