Michael Jackson's Drummer Performs "Earth Song"

"Earth Song" was one of the last songs Jonathan Moffett performed with Michael Jackson. This is his heartwarming tribute to him...
Filmed and Edited by Esteban Hermosillo
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Mixed & Recorded by: Christopher Sikora
Assistant Engineer: Antonio Rodriguez
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Video Produced by Myra Moffett
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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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[@JonathanSugarfootMoffett]

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[@maianomaia8538]

The man the legend...thanks for whating from Brazil ...

[@arieslove6144]

your awesome jonathan

[@bobbybriggs8550]

The closest we ever gonna get to hear GOD play the drums is you.

[@andrerwicks]

Thanks for capturing my attention back in the early 80's. It's been a fun journey. ♥️🙏

[@PROMITHEFSDESMOTIS]

❤❤❤

[@JonathanSugarfootMoffett]

This song is always emotional to perform. Hope you guys enjoy it! I miss my dear friend.

[@mj2943]

This song is beautiful

[@TaylorDrummer]

We all miss him Jonathan! Talent truely missed!.

[@Wonderouz]

Thank you so much for this. Who is that playing guitar under 3:00 ? I noticed it was new & IT SLAMS!!! I love it as well but man when you got to the 2nd chorus....🤯🤯

[@siegfriedwashburn3484]

Great song...

[@ThisIsMichael.]

we love him too

[@pearlguy6351]

As a drummer I feel like the one thing that seems to be slowly fading away in the drumming world is playing with heart and emotion and Mr Moffett you sir play like it’s the last song your ever gonna play keeping MJ’s music alive

[@alwinfrisk1482]

Him and Roger Taylor are my favorites just for that reason. Saw roger at live aid and 1986 wembly arena. And i saw moffett in 2005 i belive just before michael passed.

[@jstapjstapjstap]

You can tell that there is nothing else he would rather do than play a Michael Jackson track. He knows and plays each of them with 100% accuracy. What a legend!

[@Macaframalama1000]

As Michael Jackson was also a perfectionist.

[@topjnigga5430]

True

[@jaymcw05]

This is the man who gave us all of the incredible drum performances🙌🏽

[@lincthomas7178]

only for jackson though, pretty limited!

[@TcSunde33]

@@lincthomas7178 you may have heard of Madonna, Elton John and George Michael?;)

[@lincthomas7178]

@@TcSunde33 who?

[@xtr5659]

@@lincthomas7178 ooooo i see, ur a frustrated drummer :(

[@lincthomas7178]

@@xtr5659 and i see yur a fuckwit who has no fucking clue!!

[@JonathanSugarfootMoffett]

I’m doing this and have done this for MJ and all of you….all for the sake of love! Here is the mp3 for this song. My gift to the fans: www.dropbox.com/s/aic777vrzgi9oz3/EARTH%20SONG%20-%20MJ%20%2B%20SUGARFOOT%20%28FINAL%20MIX%29.wav?dl=0

[@nathansnyder8378]

Never sounded better, thank you!

[@marcofleitas4668]

I this love song is telling us a beautiful story about Earth that's why Michael Jackson he carried about the children because it Michael Jackson is will be all ways be a King of pop to all us around the world .

[@Gaby-Lopez]

Thanks Jonathan!!!

[@Gaby-Lopez]

Nice sound drums, Impeccable touch, really the whole band is dancing on what you played on drums

[@loisj5986]

Thank you ❤️💫

[@Fucklesticks]

Ever since i watched your Drumeo performances, my right foot's precision and speed have increased tenfold, thank you Mr. Moffett.

[@jcsk8]

He´s like a metronom but with a lot of feel. Love him playing.

[@Dreismz]

Rip MJJ

[@jacestephenweatherall1732]

13 years ago today. Rip Michael.

[@cameronheidelauf9623]

No Michael Jackson died on June 25th next month it's going to be 13 years of the king of pop Michael Joseph Jackson @ 1:26pm

[@AryaFnOfficial]

Best drummmer in the universe

[@morbidmanmusic]

try to live on earth...

[@fuly_motor_bass]

Tampoco hasta allá. Tocó con Michael Jackson y listo. Es un baterista promedio, normal normalito.

[@livaneyuribe3700]

@@fuly_motor_bass Unos porque lo sobrevaloran (como el comentario original), otros lo subestiman (Como tú), no es el mejor del universo pero el kbron ha tocado con las leyendas musicales mas grandes de la historia, si eso es ser promedio, normal normalito pues entonces no quiero pensar que son el resto de bateristas jajaja

[@dand7763]

This "EARTH SONG" is considered the best song of Michael Jackson by specialists in music. Thank you, Jonathan for this performance !

[@joseduran9232]

It’s a beautiful song but nobody ever said that. Certainly no “specialists”.

[@dand7763]

@@joseduran9232 yes, they said so , no.1 song from all his songs in a ranking

[@164bror5]

@@dand7763 nope it’s definitely not ranked nr 1

[@thisisitmjj8044]

Mj never dies. He is alive in music and in our hearts ❤️✨

[@djlundy2260]

It's been 13 years today RIP MJ we missed you...hopefully we can get the band from This Is It to do a tribute of what could've been for the concert here in the US

[@TheSoham911]

You can't not hear this song without tears in your eyes! 💙💙💙

[@francisjohntv1612]

So much discipline, simple but powerful notes, full of passion, every hit of the drums just get right into the song perfectly, supporting the emotion of it. I love seeing this man play the drums because he is not just playing the drums, he's playing the music.

[@JordanNMusic]

“Amazing performance” doesn’t justify how great this is 🔥 RIP MJ

[@davidherbert9601]

When the drums kick in on the original, it’s huge !

[@adamc209]

The original recording of Steve Ferrone is on KZbin. Plenty of reverb 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3zce6ODZ9eimdUfeature=shared

[@JCAlmeidaMusic]

Sugarfoot I got chills watching you play this song with so much emotion and skill. Unreal. Thank you for dedicating a big part of your life to his music. I’m sure he’s smiling from above ❤️

[@Lotschi]

I‘m just amazed by your play! That precision, that control of strength, … Love it!

[@LounisSitcom]

Hence why he worked with the greatest

[@Lotschi]

@@LounisSitcom true Thanks to you I learned the word „hence“.

[@forformgamer]

It's so easy to forget how profoundly beautiful so much of MJ's work was

[@dramken]

Dear Jonathan your performances aren’t only to remind us how great MJ is but also how great artists were contributed to this amazing and timeless music phenomenon. Thank you.

[@SBO5911]

Michael Jackson & Jonathan Sugarfoot Moffett. Great Combination.❤

[@mariafiorellino7335]

Thanks Michael Jackson you lives forever in our hearts life souls 👑🙏🌍

[@chocochanel6027]

Thank you for your musical genius and thank you for supporting Michael and being so talented! ✨🙏🏾 God bless you and your family and Im thankful Michael had you as a drummer for him.

[@michaelpavan6379]

No mistaking the emotion in the song. Also what amazes me is there isn't any wasted motion in your playing. Absolutely wonderful performance.

[@rodcostav]

I believe Omar Hakim recorded the studio version? I remember when it came out, the drums really stood out on this song to me. As a drummer, I was always glad to hear real drums instead of drum machines in Michael's songs. Excellent work Jonathan, as always!

[@harrisonedwards3216]

That'd be the legend Steve Ferrone on the studio version! He's got a pretty good story about how MJ originally wanted to use programmed drums...for a track titled "Earth Song"! Hahaha

[@Wonderouz]

I am fn speechless right now. I had to pause it & say this because man..... look...... this is life right here!!! Thank you so much for this!

[@seraphimdunn]

This is cleaner than the inside of a bottle of sanitizer!

[@kadenpile-riley2170]

Yessir😤😡

[@gicir19]

😂😂😂

[@DKTN516]

We miss Michael🍂

[@vickiefranklin3658]

U played this song with such emotion & it was awesome! R.I.P. MJ, cause u r truly missed!

[@donnab.4074]

So very emotional everytime I hear this. I always start crying. 1 of my top 5 favorite MJ songs!!

[@GibsTduHandy]

I love when a drummer doesnt over chop, hes just assisting the music so good. Its beautiful drumming!

[@cameronheidelauf9623]

I am glad that I went to the Michael Jackson history tour in Melbourne Victoria Australia here it's was amazing back in 1996 I was only 11 years old and it's was definitely my very very extremely first ever time conset experience I loved it

[@balimsubaykara1381]

l will never forget hım as long live Michael Jackson

[@EmoryDrummer06]

Hey that sounds so good I think MJ would be proud that you have been playing his music still over the years and he chose a good drummer.

[@DlikinDrums]

thanks Jonathan 😍

[@marionmcginley5773]

What a musician could listen to you play all night

[@ModernLove100]

His performance is solid and doesn't suffer from the visual aspect.

[@steven4114]

By far and away one of Michael’s most powerful songs. I’m mesmerised every time I watch one of your drumming videos.

[@juviko]

That was incredibly beautiful. You played it like Michael was still standing next to you. Much Love from Germany ❤

[@yes8345]

How can you play like that, I see many drummers but you make tears fall from my eyes, congratulations you are unique, this song will make it fly

[@yttreblemaker]

Sometimes, over a period of years, a musicians skills might degrade. Singers for sure, guitarists and bassists, and drummers. This is certainly NOT the case with Jonathan Moffett. We have the miracle of being able to see Moffett playing at his peak with Michael Jackson live in performance, and now, decades later, that same skill and sensitivity has not lost anything in its power, technique or finesse. And you can still set your watch with the incredible sense of timing. Thanks you for this video. It was as emotional for the viewers as it was for the performer.

[@jameswalker3611]

Great work Sugarfoot. Your friend would be proud ❤️

[@Nirotix]

I thank you and your friend Michael Jackson for all you have given us. I grew up, like pretty much anyone else commenting, dancing to MJ. You very special, thank you.

[@slimmer91fleetwood]

God bless you sugarfoot long live MJ🙏🏾

[@mariafiorellino7335]

Michael Jackson misssssssssss more 👑🙏💎

[@alioryakhil6742]

Amazing sugarfoot long lives the king of pop michael jackson ❤💙😭🕊😪🙏

[@saki-jay]

Thank you jonathan , one of my favorite song!!!

[@mdsabul8713]

Micheal Jackson songs & music best in the world.

[@lukashartmann5520]

This Song has in the Original Version maybe the most aggressive snare drum off all songs. Brilliant.

[@justme.maryam]

Beyond Magic ! King of drum performing for the King of pop ! Thanks for giving us this womderful gift to remember our beloved Michael in this day .🌻💕

[@askl8er]

You can really feel the feelings he is having through this song. The expression of sound is an art you don't hear in many drummers. Thanks for all the great rememberable tracks!

[@morgendark]

most ferocious drummer ever.

[@AlexeyBomb1999]

One of the GREATEST DRUMMERS ON OVER THE WORLD.THANK YOU FOR OPPORTUNITY GIVE US MICHAEL LEGACY

[@osteriadelgallo7387]

The snare sound of this song must be trademark !!! The backsplash kill me....thank you very much Mr Moffet !!!

[@NaBIL-tU9S9AOY]

You are the legend 🙏🏻

[@mariatripoloni8952]

Capo😘😘😘😍😍

[@Friede_sei_mit_Dir_]

i miss him too😢

[@cookingwithjcm]

Awesome ! Loved it groovy , miss the King of Pop Michael Jackson, I'm sure if he was still alive he probably would make new music. Thanks for keeping is legacy alive through playing to his music,

[@Malapropify]

OMG the man the myth the legend! I saw you back in 1995 in Poland, when you guys played at the old airport. I was a small boy back then and the fire brigade was nice and kind enough to take me on top of the truck that was close to the stage. I distinctly remember that you often looked in our direction. Of course, I know now that it you were looking and concentrating on your drum set - but I like the version where you looked at those firemen haul a small child up on top of the fire truck better. :D Thank you for your music!

[@parveenchanderkhulbe2469]

These are not beats but emotional outburst for MJ ❤

[@mdsabul8713]

Micheal Jacksons musicians best in the world.

[@user-qu4tf4vs9g]

You are the definition of "precision". Salute

[@mandisc]

Seeing you channel the energy as if MJ was performing gives me goosebumps

[@jimpatra]

Drummer of a king...RESPECT!!!

[@tocoparacuando]

My god what a masterclass! The guy is singing with the drums

[@D52M5]

Wow! I can’t believe I’m one of the first to view this amazing performance. We all miss him, buddy….

[@Clindox]

this song always collapses my soul, it is very emotional and contains so much reality that you can feel it

[@williamspence690]

Michael had one of the most phenomenal voices in music, but this song, by far, was his absolute best vocal performance.

[@21DAZ12]

I remember waking up one day with this song stuck in my head, then picking up my phone to see texts from friends that Michael Jackson had died. It was such a bizarre moment for me. This song, while corny, will always be special to me in a weird way.

[@JA-io8nx]

Been watching you play a long time man. Your pocket is better than ever. And I am so sorry about the loss of your dear friend Michael. His spirit and passion are both quite evident in your performance. I can literally hear your pain mixed in with all the fire in your playing. God bless you and this incredible tribute to your friend.

[@CwoodWolfpack]

This is my favorite song by MJ, and i just love hearing this "side" if the song! Thank you!! So powerful!

[@KahlilAngeles]

Holy shit if MJ was alive, His songs are completely relevant in today's issues. I thinks some big people did him wrong on purpose accusing and releasing documentaries when he couldn't defend himself. R.I.P.

[@neomj4evrunbrkbl]

Oh my God the emotion on your face and in the drums - you can hear the beats saying "what about us?"🙏🙏 I love this performance and we see your heart and soul in it. ♥♥ Thanks Sugarfoot. Thank you Michael. MJ is forever in our hearts and forever innocent 🙏🙏❤❤

[@wakandaforever4133]

I absolutely love his cymbal play in this song, the best way I can describe it is like streaks of lightning followed by the thunder. As the song reaches the climax, so does the his intensity. Like a storm gaining strength, as represented in Michael’s music video for this song. Thank you for sharing this with us 🙏🏾

[@martyd8175]

Love from the UK. Brought me to tears man. Never seen such delicate power and emotion on a kit. God bless you J. Completely moved.

[@stevenbullock1215]

As a drummer myself I have disabilities that takes me twice as long to learn drum beats but mr moffett plays with heart and if I ever get to America I would love to meet him in person as he is one of my inspirations

[@shadowthagreat]

Wow Mr. Moffett this is the best audio and camera work I’ve ever heard and seen on this channel!! I don’t normally listen to this song because it makes me sad, but when the bass drum kick hit! Wow I got excited instead of sad!! I watch your videos all the time to relive through Michaels eyes.

[@DaniMacYo]

So powerful. Thank you Sugar foot. Love you and Love Michael. So emotional. 🙏❤️🥁🎤

[@arafethjuarez2883]

Michael Jackson was only!! A great Leyend!❤

[@IVLIVSGRAM]

that is why music reaches so deep into the heart... you keep sweating music, Jonathan.

[@drahmaster]

One of the best and one of the most consistent drummers out there!

[@dwaynesimpson6026]

No words can sum up this performance!

[@dubshereallday127]

Lord this beautiful I'm crying but mj the GOAT and Johnathan is the greatest drummer of all time

[@carolinehaf21]

There is nothing better than the sound of when these drums come in. Except maybe the visual of the triple double cymbal crash including behind him.

[@cameronheidelauf9623]

I missed Michael Joseph Jackson every single day's of the years it's really really extremely hard for me to sing to any of Michael Jackson songs in Australia here because I have been a Michael Jackson fan ever ever ever since I was a little boy in Australia here over 32 plus years ago in Australia here even when I hear any songs playing Michael Jackson on the Australian radio's station's

[@immortalmjdancr]

Beautiful performance as always! I hope you'll release the This is It version of Heal the World one day!!!

[@twan757va]

I know why MJ kept you as his drummer. You play with true emotions along with God given talent. We thank you

[@nuruladam6145]

No matter how many time i repeating this video, i get a goosebumps.. MJ emotions, vocals and your emotions sir is something that makes me cant stop watching this.

[@veter6074]

_ME IMAGINO ESTAR PARADO CERCA MIENTRAS TOCA Y PUEDO SENTIR EL AIRE SIMBRANDO A CADA TOQUE DE PLATOS Y PARCHES APARTE DEL SONIDO DE LA AFINACION DE ESA BATERIA QUE ESTA IMPECABLE_ . DIOS QUE SENSACION HERMOSA 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@yesarela8692]

It is incredible, thank you very much for giving us this precious video.♡

[@jarub7641]

everytime i watch him i am impressed how he always knows what cymbal to hit

[@fabianesteves8402]

Is fantástic! Exelent! Great drummer. I fan the MJ. I live in Uruguay. South america!

[@angelestells1773]

Jonathan Moffett, como un guerrero musical!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏🇦🇷🌎

[@squirrel8016]

While Watching this i got chills down my spine so much feeling in his playing it just hits you 🥁♥️♥️ thank you sir for this amazing performance and for being michael jacksons drummer 🥁

[@hussaintouq3859]

Behind each successful story, great people ..

[@lionesse704]

Thanks Jonathan Moffett..amazing

[@LipnitskyOrchestra]

Thanks man, it's with deep feeling. This famous groove and sound, powerfully! It's great how you put these notes in the right places in your line

[@ExoticButters42069]

this song always gives me chills but when I listened to it yesterday it gave me even more chills what a legend and im writing this on the 26th because 1 I was crying too much and 2 I was watching on my tv so couldn't comment...

[@ExoticButters42069]

Omg no way he noticed me!!!

[@jeanetteray152]

Complete genius, period.

[@sven3456]

Not even a drummer, but watch every Moffett video on YT. One of the best drummers of all time. God bless you "Foot".