Soul Train Dancer Myron Montgomery Created The Harlem Shake During Nearly Two Decade Long Run 

I am so proud of my brother Myron! His commitment to the show helped Soul Train become a household name - Myron is a Dance Icon.

Soul Train dancers age backwards. They are finding all of these dancers. I love it. Everyone is still doing good and looking good and that’s great.

I can honestly say this without hesitation. Everyone that I have seen so far looks good even if better when they were younger. Dancing really is what keeps us all young & healthy. I am so glad to have grown up in the era when watching Soul Train on Saturdays was a weekly standard. Man, I wouldn’t trade my childhood for anything . He was one of my favorites by the way.

One of the most memorable Soul Train dancers. So happy he was interviewed. 😃

Myron is a superstar to fans of Soul Train. He always stood out and I loved seeing him freestyling going down the Soul Train line.

I have been Myron’s Insurance agent for over a decade and I had only heard of his amazing stories while on soul train and his own musical venture.I am so proud of him and i’m glad he’s getting some recognition!

I’ve been waiting FOR YEARS for Myron to share his story. I’m surprised he mentioned bandstand, but not surprised as he was definitely one of the most popular on there at one point. Salute to you, Myron!

I love that Don requested he leave ABS! I love that he honored Don's request! AND I loooove that Don kept his word. That's how we stick together.

I can't believe they found Myron wow I can't wait to see this vlog

No way. He can’t be 60. He doesn’t even look like he’s aged past 45.

Myron, I stole your shake dance and put my own spin on it! I used to wear them out on the dancefloor! Thank you for the years of entertainment. My week wasn't the same without Soul Train.

Myron is and will always be my absolutely favorite Soul train dancer. He was the reason I was so good at doing the shake Watched him and tried emulating his wonderful moves

I remember him so well, I am 67 now and was in high school back then. He was an excellent dancer. He just stood out. May God bless and keep him safe. Thank you for all the wonderful memories.

Brother is probably one of the best dancers on Soul Train.

Instead of these individual clips on RU-vid there should be a two hour made for TV special on all the Soul Train stars

I love it I love it I love it! My cousin Myron! Oh my this was so exciting, I remember the days we whould sit around the Big Floor TV and everybody could not wait to see him on Soul Train. True we wanted to see the celebrities of course but my cousins was the real star to us! It's so exciting to see that he looks excellent, and took very good care of himself. He looks awesome, congratulations cousin, to a healthy life and many more years to life your best life ever !

Me and my buddies were in the AF and used to call him/his dance 'Shimmy Man/The Shimmy Man dance'. We would get a few drinks in us and do some clowning around doing this thing called. "its a bird, its a plane, it's SHIMMY MAN!" instead of superman and start doing our version of his dance. Lol It was hilarious because each of us would add our own spin on it. I actually met him back in the day at a Mall in LA when I was a teenager (We're around the same age) He was pretty cool dude.

Bout time they interviewed Myron...he was one of the main dancers to watch!!! And he's looking good!!!

These clips are the absolute BEST.

Back then the dance that Myron "created" was known as the shake. It became the Harlem Shake in 2001. He is a great dancer . Thank you Myron Montgomery for your contribution of dance over the decades.

I have been waiting for him. He along with Cheryl, Sharon,Jermaine Tyrone and Sheri danced on Bandstand as well. Time has done him good.

I definitely remember him with Cheryl! This was great, keep’em coming!

Easting Cereal on Saturdays and SOULLLLLL TRAIINNNNNN ...was the best combo 😃!

Wow. Its like he sleeps in a jar of preserves every night... He hasn't aged a bit. Slap a Jhery Curl on him and he's instantly back in the 80s. Well done, Myron. well done sir.

I went from elementary school to graduate school watching this guy on Soul Train.

These are our grandparents and parents. What a time it was to be young.. look now. The youth cant go anywhere without violence erupting. Take me back to the 70s, 80s and 90s

Myron is the man. He utilized his time on Soul Train to propel himself into acting and other vehicles. Very smart!!! Did not know he created the Harlem Shake. Love it!!!

I know y'all or maybe not agree we need to bring the Soul train tv show back and show these girls in today's generation how really to dance

Yes! 🥰My siblings and friends tried to “shake” like that every Saturday when Myron started shaking on Soul Train!! “The Shake” was a popular dance at my high school dances, roller rinks, and social gatherings! Especially when the Bar-Kay’s sang, 🗣“Do It (Let Me See You Shake)! And we loved the outfits!

He was definitely one of the ones I remember.

Myron ❤️ The Goat

Here he is.

God I miss my childhood watching Soul Train especially in the 80s when I was a teenager. I learned to dance by watching Soul Train...please take me back 😢

One of my favorites -- thanks for telling us it's the "Harlem Shake" -- I never knew the real name. I'm so happy to see so many of you still around!!

that is Not the Harlem Shake... that's another kinda shake altogether lol but nice piece of history told

Myron, Brother, you've Brightened a Many Saturday's for me. Talent on a 💯.

SIGNATURE moves!

The Harlem Shake was created at Rucker Park Basketball Games during the summer months, Harlem NY.

Hi Myron 😌. I am from The Soul Train era and I miss it sooooo much 😒. I was never a savvy (I went into singing since high school and beyond afterwards in public) dancer but I ❤'d watching The Soul Train. I still have many albums oh, yes actual albums, from that era and have no plans on getting rid of him. I just cannot get with what is called music of today. It just sounds like a bunch of unidentified noises to me. I will always be an ol' school music lover till God calls me home and perhaps afterwards ☺. Thank you Myron for the wonderful reminder of when music was music. God bless you and your family. 🎶😙🙏❤ Darlene from the Windy City

He was my absolute favorite Soul Train dancer!

Genius idea to have these iconic dancers tell their own stories. I thoroughly enjoyed watching Myron perform. So much energy, so much joy!!!

This show was a big deal. No one could sit down during Soul Train. We were all up dancing together and dancing with the dancers on TV. Myron stood out in a sea of greats. He taught me personally how cool in public moved, dressed, and conducted himself. These ladies and gentlemen on ST were so iconic and such great role models for all the kids watching. It was always about being part of the larger group, live and let live, having fun but respecting everyone else, learning each others' moves but putting your own special spin on them, being the best version of yourself. Dancing was and is fun, healthy, a great way to stay in shape and express whatever you are feeling, good, bad, or ugly, in a creative and socially positive way. Thank you Myron and all the dancers of ST for all the great times and free life lessons.

WE LOVEEEEE WHEN YOU PROFILE THE DANCERS!! 👏🏽👏🏽

He looks GREAT!!!

I lived in LA at the time, and I remember him on a local dance show, before he went to AB and Soul Train. He stood out, because he was probably the best dancer on that show. For the life of me, I can't remember the name of that show, but he was very young.

One of my favorite dancers!! Looking good Myron!! You are looking even better with age. I love these Soul Train Dancers stories. It was about time you all got your props, you all made history!!

I love hearing the dancers talk about being on the show. You feel like you're there in their experiences. He was a star dancer. I wasn't here to watch him when he was on there but he had the talent and looks. Some people just have it 🤷🏽‍♀️ It's interesting the dancers didn't get paid

What a great episode 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 congrats Myron 🎉🎉🎉 you are so amazingly talented!!! These moves, your storytelling, fantastic 🙌🏽💕

It’s amazing to see all of the dancer’s share their stories; much love and respect. ❤️❤️❤️

He’s still so beautiful. He put his heart and soul into his dancing; you could just feel his energy just like with Michael Jackson. Probably only a handful of people could do his signature dance, the Harlem shake (doing it justice) 😀 He would be a good choice to host a new, this century, ST? But can we do a ST reboot with today’s lack luster music? Probably not!

WOW... This is going to be great!! Can't wait for it

This was my crush on Soul Train and he was a great dancer.

Don did them dirty...He never paid them. He just rewarded them with camera time 😒

I use to love to watch his dancing on soul train when I was in my teens....GOD BLESS!!!

I love these interviews he really gave us a look behind the scenes and showed us how hard they had to work back then love you Myron💜💜💜💜Soul Train Legend😘😘

He was certainly one of the standout dancers. Didn't realize he started so young at 15 years old.

Wow 1976 till 1995🧐 I've often wondered what ever happened to the dancer man that moved his hands and Body so swiftly. Years ago I used to say why is he dancing on America Bandstand. Because the majority of the dancers on Bandstand couldn't dance. Soul Train was the best dancing show for him.

Omg, he looks so young still.

I really enjoyed listening & watching his journey to and off Soul Train including the accompanying witty animation, could easily watch an added two hours more of his experience on the show. BTW the magnitude of beautiful people showcased on the show within the clips from Tyrone Proctor, The Whispers, Marvin Gaye killing in the pink suit and of course Myron, just wow

OMG!!!!! He's my favorite Soul Train dancer!!!!!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

I definitely remember him dancing in the 80’s

I remember Myron being on both shows like it was just yesterday! I always wondered how that came about.

WOW.Good retro.Didn't know the names of dancers til now,thanks to thes COOL retrospectives.MYRON was a DANCING MACHINE!!! LOL.Saturdays at 11;00 am-it was on!!! These retros make my day,keep'em coming.LOL.

I love seeing the dancers recalling their stories of the early Soul Train days. This is beautiful!!!

Congratulations Myron what an adorable adventure May God continue to bless you in all your endeavors

Brother was Great too watch and he looks Great and also glad hes doing well God bless him!!

Yay! I wondered where he was over the years! He looks better now, than then

I definitely remember his unique dancing watching Soul Train the 80s. Glad to see he is well

Remember him and Cheryl were always coordinated. 😁 His moves definitely stood out.

Myron was on of the best dancers on Soul Train, thank you for the memories Myron.

They need to bring "Soul Train" back. I'd audition.

Absolute best clips of Soul Train wow.

LOL whenever I hear Michael Jackson's song "Day and Night" I remember this guy doing that dance.

I remember him… yesss!! I love that Soul Train gave a LOT of these dancers opportunities to be stylists; singers; back up singers; designers; choreographers; be in music videos, movies & commercials… etc! I always want to go on Soul Train 😌😊✊🏾

At least he was honest, "...we looked at them as peasants..." 😊 I had a cousin who made it on but she left after about 2 shows. She told us she couldn't tolerate the pettiness and jealousy. Now, my cousin was beautiful inside and out so hearing him admit the attitude of the dancers (maybe not all) just verified her truthfulness. We believed her anyways though. It's so much fun watching these videos of the dancers. He was one of my faves. My sister and I use to call him "Tyrone" because he looked like our soon-to-be then uncle. Thank you for sharing these videos with us. ❤️

I stole a'many-a-dancemoves from you Myron Montgomery!! Definitely MY Favorite Soul Train dancer of all ~ and that's sayin' something! Great video!

He has a very exciting history. Although he wasn't paid by Soul train it opened a lot of great doors for him. I loved this.

Every single dancer on Soul Train is a legend. Period. I was a dancer and I was mesmerized at all the dancers, and it was so awesome to see people that looked like me on tv getting down!! This show is a gem.

Loooove you!! I’m from Augusta, Ga. James Brown… the legend. I’m 70 yrs. old and finally met him at Bush Field Airport a few years before he passed away. The most wonderful moment of my life. The highlight of my light. Entertainers work their butts off to keep our lives full of joy. THANK YOU FOR the joy you have imbedded in our lives….through and through. I love you!! Peace, love, and light.

Nice episode. I have always admired Myron's dancing.

Omg he is AMAZING, God he has such a soothing peaceful voice and an Aura that covers everyone around him. He is heaven sent such a great guy

Oh how I miss Soul Train. 💔😢 That Harlem Shake gave me life every Saturday!

OMG Myron I have been drastically searching for you . I’ve inquired about you on almost every Soul Train video. After I saw you do the “Harlem Shake”I was hooked, having no idea you were the creator of that dance therefore dubbing you “Mr. Shake”. My husband saw you in garment district downtown L.A. He came and said guess who I saw, Mr. Shake. He said he told you I called you that. When I first saw you do the Harlem Shake I was looking for you every show. Then you were the highlight and I watched the show anxiously to see you. A few years back I viewed one episode and you danced to “Let it Whip” I couldn’t stop watching you and now when I’m feeling a lil down I’ll play it. When I hear let it whip on the radio I think of you and. Smile. You were fantastic on Soul train. I’m so glad I ran across this interview. Tony Briggs interview popped up and he mentioned your name “Myron”. I was like that’s him I’ll search his First name and Soul Train and voilà! Thank you so much for this interview I had no idea you were so young when you started so true and by the way you look amazing also thank you for making that experience one that will never be forgotten!

So awesome. I wish we could go back

So proud of my cousin Myron Montgomery!

Wow didn't know Jermaine Stewart was a soul train dancer. I definitely remember Mr. Montgomery!

So the entire time they weren’t paid except for a bucket of yard bird Don Cornelius wow

Great piece, it's good to see a series like this because we would not know these magnificent dancers' names or story. Myron is amazing but IDK about that the Harlem Shake bit. Looks like two different dances to me. His creativity was so good during that time so much love to you. Icons

He’s not the originator of the Harlem shake! AL B a Harlem resident is the originator. Not to take way of this man’s accomplishments, but let’s give the proper credit.

Exciting story of Myron Montgomery of Soul Train behind the scenes. I grew up with Soul Train and AB.

The show was so much fun! Oh, the memories! ❤️

Wow! His moves were fire! I can see why Don and the producers kept him on top.

That's cool that this Soul Train dancer seen his favorite dance performer. And to hear the legendary vocalists live, this dancer has additional memories. Also created some legendary dance moves still seen today in our Black American culture. :) I miss Soul Train! Date Stamp: 12dec21

So fun hearing the stories .😊

Hey there i remember you i was 4 when you started and a married mom of 2 when you finished ... you are part of my black history thank you sir i loved your moves i called it the dominic click

The chicken has more story than the dance moves 😂😆😂🤣🤣😆😂😆😂🤣🤣😆😂😆

It's about time!!!! I was wondering when you guys would get to my favorite dancer of all time.. I soooo remember M. Montgomery because of his many signature dances and because he split his time between Soul Train and American Band Stand. ABS held a dance contest every year and M. Montgomery was in it almost every time. Who knew Don made him quit ABS.. Clearly Don Cornelius was a real piece of work back then. Some things I would have rather not known. Me and my sister would always try to dance like him. He was truly my favorite. MEMORIES.

Myron Montgomery!! Yes 👍 👍!! I Remember Watching Him On Soul Train 🚆.. aka .. ( The Train 🚆 ) Dancing With His Number One (1) Female Dancer.. Two Of The Greatest Or Among The Greatest!! That I Could Remember.

I love these soul train moments ❤ ♥ 💕

Myron and nem, ICONS all day! Chile we use to try that dance, but most of us, could only get one side right, lol. Our rhythm was off. We were like how does he do that, and alternate, his arms, and still move his hips? Myron, was definitely, one of many favorite dancers. Great memories.