Fred Astaire & John Astaire

Fred Astaire was considered as one of the industry’s all-time top talents. He was proficient in all facets of the entertainment scenes from dancing, singing, acting all the way to hosting– he was a complete talent! A lot of people also dubbed Fred as the most influential dancer in the history of film. He enjoyed performances both on television and the big screen, and that pretty much sealed the deal for him to be considered one of the all-time greats. Some of his most notable works include Top Hat, Funny Face, and Easter Parade.

It looks like top-notch talent runs in the family since his grandson, John Astaire, showed his flair in music as a world-class percussion coach. Unlike his grandfather, who was popular for his moves, John developed a passion for beats, and right after he got a degree in music at Cal Poly, he went on and ventured to the world of music.