Seeing him play live is one of my fondest memories
Now I’m envious 
The Smooth Criminal video in the OP is worth watching, even just for the final beat when he stops cymbals. Seriously.
Watched both, it seems the way he places and hits those cymbals is a signature characteristic of his playing style; in a video some of his fans do the same.
Also worth watching is the great Bernard Purdie; I believe there’s no better example of a drummer not just being damn good at it but also showing so much love for the drumset. Frankly I have no words to describe this guy’s groove…
