Michael J. Fox Revives ‘Back to the Future’ Role
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Michael J. Fox and Joan Jett at his 2011 Parkinson's benefit in New York City.
More than two decades after Marty McFly wowed Hill Valley High School with “Johnny B. Goode,” Michael J. Fox revived his “Back to the Future” performance in real life.
On Saturday night at his annual A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson’s benefit, Fox grabbed a guitar and took the stage with Joan Jett to perform the Chuck Berry classic that he “played” in the first “Back to the Future” film. In the movie, Fox mimicked playing the music; on Saturday, he did the strumming and singing.
Fox, 50, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991. He also rocked out at his 2008 benefit, taking the stage with Pete Townshend and The Who. ”This is almost worth getting Parkinson’s for!” Fox said at the time.
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Go Michael J!!!
Posted by: Rachel | November 14, 2011, 11:45 am 11:45 am
Michael J. Fox is a STAR.
Posted by: mythoughts57 | November 14, 2011, 12:01 pm 12:01 pm
God Bless Michael J. Fox. Even though he supports embrionic stem cell research, I cant blame a drowning man reaching for a life ring. Im sure if you ask forgiveness Michael, you will get it. Good luck and thank you for helping people with parkinsons.
Posted by: Nunya | November 14, 2011, 1:26 pm 1:26 pm
You are the man, Michael! My father has Parkinson’s and everyday I watch as his shaking and dizziness worsens. Thank you for what you are doing, and I DO SUPPORT embrionic stem cell research!
Posted by: anotherday | November 14, 2011, 4:48 pm 4:48 pm
Hello MCFLY! Cure Parkinson’s now! Well done, Mr. Fox.
Posted by: AppeaseThis | November 14, 2011, 5:32 pm 5:32 pm
Glad they got back together. While the song may be from Back to the Future, this is really a reunion of the BARBUSTERS!!! (Light of Day)
Posted by: Peanut | November 14, 2011, 5:34 pm 5:34 pm
On the original Back to the Future movie Michael J. Fox did not actually sing Johnny B. Goode. He lip-synched to the voice of Chuck Berry. It would have been interesting to hear his real singing voice this time.
Posted by: ivan | November 14, 2011, 5:36 pm 5:36 pm
@ IVAN. Your statement is false. Michael J Fox did not lip-synch to the voice of Chuck Berry. He lip-synched to the voice of Mark Campbell, who covered the song.
Posted by: Michael Dinkleman | November 14, 2011, 7:36 pm 7:36 pm