Nobody anticipated the emotional rollercoaster that would ensue as four Detroit friends took the stage at America’s Got Talent. It was a celebration of friendship, passion, and unending hopes once the music began to play and their bodies began to move.
It all began in a high school in Inkster, Michigan, in 1980. At that time, a group of teenage lads called The Funkateers created a dance squad. They were energetic, youthful, and utterly devoted to dancing. After winning the school talent event, they experienced their first taste of success and jumped right into Detroit’s thriving dance scene.
They performed frequently and even appeared on The Scene, a local TV program that showcased local dance and music talent, so for a while, the atmosphere was electrifying. However, life soon got in the way, as it frequently does. They matured, obtained employment, married, and started families. One was employed in financial services, and the other in sales. One joined Homeland Security, and another went into maintenance. The dancing ceased. They last performed together at a friend’s wedding in 1989.
The dream, however, never quite left them. After being apart for decades, they decided it was time to dance once more in 2019.
Naturally, they were now older, but it made little difference. Although their bodies had changed, what about their hearts? Not changed.
Standing before the AGT judges, they related the tale of four friends who never gave up their passion for dancing. The tune? The song “Give It to Me Baby” by Rick James And it felt like time had been turned back as the beat stopped. Their timing was perfect, and their movements were precise. The audience jumped up and down.
“You guys are what AGT is all about,” said Sofia Vergara, beaming. You were incredible. I cherished every moment.
Additionally, Howie Mandel said, “You know what? It’s even more impactful to see you today, at this point in your life. It’s stunning.
It appeared as though Simon Cowell would press the Golden Buzzer, but host Terry Crews beat him to it. “These are my people!” Terry yelled as he ran to the platform, slammed the buzzer, and golden confetti poured down as he embraced everyone of them.
Simon chuckled and acknowledged that he wanted to do it himself. However, it was evident that he was merely pleased for them.
The Funkateers are now on their way directly to the live performances.
“This proves age ain’t nothing but a number,” Terry added, sobbing.
Dreams often take unexpected turns. They are occasionally placed on hold. They’re simply waiting for the appropriate time, though, if they’re still in your heart. And that time eventually came for these four men—dancing together on a stage beneath brilliant lights as if no time had gone.
