Almost 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 label’s creation.
About halfway through the special, Michael Jackson reunited with his brothers on stage to perform a medley of some old Jackson 5 songs. His brothers then left the stage, leaving him solo in his sparkling jacket. Michael then addressed the audience briefly, dramatically introducing his solo performance to Billie Jean.
He showcased a level of talent that shocked many people, and the performance was highly influential and is still recognized as a great moment in music history.
You can see the full Motown 25 concert or the Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson highlight.
