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The year was nineteen eighty three when it internationally famous classical pianist thought he could embarrass Michael Jackson by demanding in front of an audience that he played the piano. But what happened next shocked everyone. Hello, I'm or Ron Edwards on today's face from the Average Notebook, brought to you by Root Brand Premium Health Products. On December sixteenth, nineteen eighty three, at the Kennedy Center, classical pianist Eleandro Virtuoso publicly challenged Michael Jackson to prove his musicianship. Fully expecting to humiliate the king of pomp Virtuoso was stunned when Michael Jackson performed Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata third Movement with flawless technical mastery. Jackson had secretly studied classical piano for fifteen years, the fact hidden to protect his pop musical image. This pivotal moment shattered musical prejudices, leading to a lifelong friendship between the two gentlemen and the creation of a foundation for underprivileged classical musicians, Proving that true ARTI street transcends genre boundaries and boxes. I'm Ron Edwards. I don't miss the Ron Edwards American Experience. Every Wednesday on Rumble three pm Eastern twelve Pacific ron Edwards, the new voice of America.