From his trademark hat and gloves, to that hacky sack kick move, Bob Fosse was undoubtedly a tremendous influence on Michael Jackson. We all get our influence from someone, so absolutely no harm or foul with that (after all, Fosse was inspired by Fred Astaire).
My only intention in posting this is to shed some knowledge on an O.G. to the young kids out there. Here’s a Billie Jean mashup of Mr. Fosse from “The Little Prince” – Michael was 16 when this film was released in 1974.
Bob Fosse’s moves are uncanny and classic MJ. Check it out…