Michael Jackson Debuted Moonwalk At Motown 25th Anniversary In 1983

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March 25, 2022

Michael Jackson performs "Billie Jean" and premieres the moonwalk on television during Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever. The show was taped March 25, 1983 and aired May 16 on NBC-TV.

On this date in 1983, the Motown 25th anniversary concert took place in Pasadena, California. Michael performed “Billie Jean” and showed off his signature moonwalk for the first time. His outfit – the fedora, black sequin jacket, and single crystal-encrusted glove – are also forever associated with his performances of this song.

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