Michael Jackson once summed it up best: everyone slips up sometimes—but Sugarfoot never does. His longtime drummer, Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett, just proved why that line still hits so hard. When Sugarfoot sat down to play a drum cover of “Smooth Criminal” for Drumeo’s YouTube channel, it wasn’t just a performance—it was a lesson. Every hit was locked in, every groove felt effortless, and the funk poured out nonstop. No flashy tricks, no wasted moves—just pure control and deadly precision. Drummers around the world watched in disbelief as he made one of the most iconic songs ever sound even tighter. The video exploded, racking up over 56 million views, with fans and musicians all saying the same thing: now we get why Michael trusted him more than anyone. Sugarfoot didn’t just play the beat—he owned it.
Michael Jackson’s longtime drummer Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett staked his claim as the funkiest man alive during a studio cut of “Smooth Criminal” shot by Drumeo. Sugarfoot gives an absolute masterclass of groove on the hit, playing with a mesmerizing precision while delivering the funk by the truckload. There is something so satisfying about listening to … Read more