From the short: CRAZY HOUSE 1930
This dance is not unlike similar dances done by other dancers of that era like Al “Rubber Legs” Norman for example. But Tucker give it his own special twist. Tucker was a well known member of the performers at Harlem’s famous Cotton Club at the time.
My grandfather!
I bet he was a hit with the ladies !
1. Tucker (Snakeship )
2. Jame Brown
3. Michael Jackson.
Ancaster , Ontario Canada
working on this for next time at the club
I have been wondering all these years who James Brown got inspiration from and now I know…
THATS NOT WHAT MARS LOOKS LIKE AT ALL
Damn, he was good. My anxiety brain, though, is just wondering if he suffered joint problems later in life.
I think Jackie Wilson picked up a few moves from this guy too.