Michael Jackson, Shoe Designer
You can not go anywhere and not hear about the untimely death of Michael Jackson. Many will wistfully remember his early days at Motown, and recall perhaps wearing a single glove to school. The later years of his career were obscured by public relation nightmares, that seem to have affected his reputation in the United States more so than the rest of the world. His lie served as a cautionary tale about lost childhoods, and also the loneliness that lurks at the top.
A little known fact about Michael Jackson is that he was also a shoe designer. He shares a US Patent for gravity defying loafers with Michael Bush and Dennis Thompson. You may recall incredible dance moves, where he tilted so far forward that you attributed it to his unworldly sense of balance and his slim frame. Actually, the moves were attributed to a special hinge that was an integral part of the shoe. There was a small slot in the stage where they could hook on, or maybe several spots. Since he choreographed things to a “T,” it definitely was not a problem finding the mark. The move was popularized in his early 90s Smooth Criminal video and subsequent performances.
There was an earlier patent that was for a personnel restraint tract which someone would attach work cleats too. This was something that was used for developing what was underneath the stage.
This little known trivia about his life may be one of those things, when the dust settles, and the jokes end, that he may be remembered as an innovator for.
Rest in Peace, Michael Jackson.
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It is such a great loss that a man with great talent like Michael Jackson dies. RIP King of POP
Michael Jackson is my favorite pop artist ever since i was a child. He is truly the King of Pop and i am saddened by this news.
michael jackson is a very very talented person to the point that he rose as a pop icon. he would live forever in our history books and memories…
there would be no other King of Pop like Michael Jackson. he would always be the King.
Michael Jackson would still be remembered as the only King of Pop. We would surely miss him.
all of my friends are Michael Jackson fans, we would really miss the King of Pop.
Michael Jackson will be the greatest pop singer in the whole world. Everyone will miss him.
YES!!R.I.P. Maybe now they will FINALLY leave my boy Michael alone.He was one smooth ass criminal throughout his history making career!A genius!!The man was so tight.Who DIDN’t imitate his dances or wanna be in one of his videos.I just wish they would stop comparing him to Elvis,Mike was WAY WAY better and had ten times the talent of that old wash up.
i idolize Michael Jackson because of his great achievement in the Pop Music. farewell King of Pop.
I am about 15 years old and know almost everything there is to know about my Michael. Even though i did not grow up with him he is still my fave artist. Our hearts will go out to him. His music will never be forgotten and neither will the legacy that influnced millions. He was such a caring person. RIP Michael. Luv ya!
| Michael Jackson is truly the King of Pop. i am a die hard fan of him and we are going to miss him now that he is gone.
i am already a great fan of Michael Jackson ever since i was just a little kid. i would really miss the King of Pop -
Michael Jackson would always be the best popstar ever. i love all his songs and his live concerts.
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Michael Jackson is truly the King of Pop. He made a lot of great songs in the area of Pop Music. His death is a great loss to the music industry.