Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter and dancer, dubbed the “King of Pop” for his international stardom. As a global figure, Jackson sold more than 350 million records worldwide, won hundreds of awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. Through his unique stage performances, the Thriller singer popularised complicated dance moves – including the moonwalk – which, it has been suggested, NASA was interested in.
According to Uri Geller, a magician and television personality who was close to Mr Jackson, the space agency even considered putting the pop star on the moon as a publicity stunt.
The 72-year-old, who had Mr Jackson as a best man for his wedding, revealed NASA’s plans during Amazon Prime’s “Michael Jackson – A Remarkable Life” series.
He said in 2003: “I’d like him to do the moonwalk on the moon.
“As a matter of fact, I’m talking with very high officials at the space agency [NASA] in the United States.
NASA wanted to put Michael Jackson on the moon apparently (Image: GETTY)
Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon (Image: GETTY)
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