I have always thought of Jermaine Jackson being the one who started rocking the military look first. For some reason as a kid I think I saw him wearing it first therefore I associate that style more with him but most people associate MJ with that style. Who wore it first? Also I love the military look and so many stores are carrying those jackets now as a way of paying homage to MJ. I own about 4 different cool jackets. Anyone else dig that style? Anyone rocking high waters yet?

Michael did.

Timmy84 said:

when did jermaine start rocking it then?

Actually Janet did,,,,he talked about it afew times.

Harlepolis said:

Really? Hmm, you could be right lol

Janet did.

Timmy84 said:

In one of his interviews, he said that the chereography in Captain EO that marked the start of military style was a nod to the videos from Control

Speaking of Captain EO. Im glad that Disney has decided to bring the film back to it's American parks and I'll finally get to see it as it was intended.

dreamfactory313 said:

And how was it intended to be seen compared to how it was showed back then?

dancerella said:

1984 was his self-titled album.

MJ was wearing military garb during Thriller which was 1982/1983, and continued throughout his life.

ernestsewell said:

Ive only seen it on Youtube.
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ernestsewell said:

I think dreamfactory means seeing it in 3d on the big screen as opposed to seeing it over the net/bootleg. Unfortunately 3d has moved on, the effects on EO are woefully dated and the whole thing is pure 80's . It needs a major overhaul, i'm not sure if that's possible and i'm sure Disney have denied rumours of it's return anyway.

I have a perfect non 3d DVD of EO that almost never gets watched, i do like MJ's look in EO though, lots of moves that would show up in the BAD vid too.

dreamfactory313 said:

Oh, I gotcha. I saw it back in 1988 or 1989 while still in the Navy. I went to LA for a weekend to see my aunt and uncle. The Greater Los Angeles Sunday School (GLASS) association had the park to themselves for the night. NO LINES! Plenty of folks, but getting on rides was quicker than normal. I RAN to see Captain EO. Loved it. I wish they'd put that on BluRay or something w/ some 3D glasses. They'd make a mint on it. There is some documentary footage from it all too.

As much as I love MJ,,,I'm in no rush to see this film when it get released.

Maybe for the sake of the songs,,,but I don't think the rest is intersting.

Timmy84 said:

On Michael's "Private Home Movies", Michael stated that he was being really influenced by military dance and dress. Janet apparently begged MJ to let her use some of that style/dance.

Shawnt27 said:

That's how i remember it too.

Harlepolis said:

Captain EO? It's awesome.

ernestsewell said:

No it really isn't, unless you mean awesome as in like Christopher Tracy's death scene. both 1986! awesome!
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ernestsewell said:

You mentioned a documentary earlier, was it part of the ending credit or was it a TV featurette?

Marrk said:

I loved Under The Cherry Moon though, if you wanna call that a contradiction

Harlepolis said:

His best movie, i get the humour totally. You gotta be a fan, watching it with a non-fan is surreal.

Whereas Graffiti Bridge will get you stabbed by your best friend.

Please use the sticky http://prince.org/msg/8/325288 which helps prevent a mass flood of MJ threads, thanks