The Genius Of Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett

Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett was the drummer for some of the biggest tours the world has ever seen, playing alongside artists such as The Jacksons, Madonna, Elton John, George Michael, Janet Jackson, and the one and only "King of Pop", Michael Jackson. His adaptability is evident through his ability to emulate drum machine parts and add his unique touch to each performance. He served as Michael's drummer for nearly three decades, earning a worldwide reputation for his one-of-a-kind playing style and live showmanship, particularly his behind-the-back cymbal choking technique. His inventive use of multiple bass drums sets him apart, enabling him to craft intricate kick drum patterns. Join us as we dive into the genius of Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett. ___________________________ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:16 - The "Sugar" Foot 5:16 - Reimagining Classics 11:56 - Drumming Showmanship 15:34 - A "Live" Legend 20:37 - Outro ___________________________ ►FREE 7-DAY TRIAL https://www.drumeo.com/trial-yt Check out the microphones used in your favorite Drumeo videos (Earthworks x Musora) ► https://earthworksaudio.com/musora ► TRY MOISES https://moises.ai/ ___________________________ Follow Jonathan Moffett: ►Website: https://moffettstore.com/ ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmoffettmjm/ ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jmoffettmjm ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jmoffettmjm?lang=en ►YouTube: @JonathanSugarfootMoffett Follow Brandon Toews: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.toew... ►YouTube: @BrandonToews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandon.toews/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brandon.toews ___________________________ ►Learn Drums Here: https://drumeo.com/ ►Free Lessons: https://drumeo.com/free-lessons ►Our Favorite Music Products: https://www.drumeo.com/jared-recommends/ ___________________________ Follow us: ►The Drumeo Beat: https://www.drumeo.com/beat/ ►Facebook: http://facebook.com/drumeo/ ►Instagram: http://instagram.com/drumeoofficial/ ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drumeoofficial ___________________________ #Drumeo #JonathanMoffett #MichaelJackson

Added 29 Jul 2026