Conversation so far:
Who was Michael Jackson musically influenced by?
Michael Jackson was influenced by musicians including James Brown, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Diana Ross, Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr., Gene Kelly, and David Ruffin.
How did James Brown, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Diana Ross, Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr., Gene Kelly, and David Ruffin affect Michael Jackson's performances and style?
Michael Jackson's Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough has major musical influences from James Brown with vocal tics and falsetto voice.
What did Michael Jackson learn from James Brown?
Michael Jackson's ” moonwalk”, had elements of James Brown's “camel walk”.

Question: What did he know?
Self-contained rewrite: What did Michael Jackson know after watching James Brown perform?