Michael Jackson was a true performer and entertainer, even outside of the plethora of music he created throughout his career and life. During the 27th edition of the Super Bowl’s halftime show, he was about to make a spectacular entrance into his performance that would only cement his place in the halls of fame further.
His performance begins with a large screen playing a small video of Michael Jackson spinning and ‘rising’ through the air before a large plume of smoke erupts from the top of the screen and Michael Jackson himself emerges on top of the entire stage rig. This is a dramatic entrance, but it doesn’t stop Jackson from dancing for the screaming fans in the field below and giving an incredible performance afterward. Watch below:
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events in American entertainment and the sports world in general. It is the annual league championship game of the NFL (National Football League) and is considered an incredibly important event for many families all over the world, with celebrations and parties accompanying the event. The Super Bowl is renowned for its intense sports event, but it has also become a massive spectacle for music and entertainment.
Some of the biggest Super Bowl half-time performances include unexpected reunions and massive collaborations between artists. For example, in the 2013 edition of the Super Bowl, Beyoncé headlined and featured special guests Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams for a Destiny’s Child reunion. The show-stopping set sent fans all over the world into a frenzy, and the performance was a viral hit.
Known globally as the “King of Pop”, Michael Jackson was one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 20th Century. He created some of the most popular songs in modern music history, and became a global figure through both his music and his popularization of the ‘moonwalk’ and ‘robot’: dance moves which became increasingly popular after he integrated them into routines.