The Beat Beginner
Lessons
Songs Beats & Fills Technique Rudiments Drummers Gear

Jonathan Moffett  /  Drummers
Michael Jackson’s Drummer Plays “Numb” By Linkin Park
Did you ever think you'd see Jonathan Moffett cover Linkin Park? Neither did we.

Jonathan Moffett  /  Full Lessons
The Art Of Triple Bass Drumming
Sugarfoot earned his nickname for a reason. Learn how he dances around three bass drums in this full lesson.

Jonathan Moffett  /  Performances & Playalongs
Michael Jackson’s Drummer Plays “Billie Jean”
Watch Michael Jackson's drummer, Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett, play the iconic hit "Billie Jean" and break into a killer triple bass drum solo.

Jonathan Moffett  /  Full Lessons
Michael Jackson’s Drummer – Who Is Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett?
Michael Jackson's drummer earned the nickname "Sugarfoot" because of his sweet bass drum skills. Learn more about Jonathan Moffett here!

Jonathan Moffett  /  Feature Stories
Play That Beat Again
In his audition for The Jacksons, Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett blew everyone away: he was the only drummer who could play this one song.

Jonathan Moffett  /  Performances & Playalongs
Jonathan Moffett Performs Michael Jackson’s “Threatened”
Please enjoy this drumming performance of "Threatened" by Michael Jackson's very own drummer, Jonathan Moffett.

Jonathan Moffett  /  Performances & Playalongs
Michael Jackson’s Drummer (Jonathan Moffett) Performs “Thriller”
Although it probably doesn't need any introduction, "Thriller" is a tune recorded by Michael Jackson, composed by Rod Temperton, and produced by Quincy Jones.

Jonathan Moffett  /  Performances & Playalongs
Drum Solo by Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett
You've seen all the Michael Jackson tracks Jonathan Moffett performed during his time in our studio, but now it's time for a drum solo!

Jonathan Moffett  /  Performances & Playalongs
Michael Jackson’s Drummer Performs “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'”
"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin" is the opening track for Michael Jackson's sixth studio album "Thriller" in 1982. The song was such a commercial success that it topped the music charts in several countries and has been covered and sampled by multiple recording artists since its release.

Scroll To Load More Posts

Improve your speed on the drums with El Estepario Siberiano’s FREE course.
Enter your email to get all 10 exercises sent to your inbox.

By signing up you’ll also receive our ongoing free lessons and special offers. Don’t worry, we value your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time.