The SAMMY DAVIS IR. Only I Knew

THE TRAILBLAZING PERFORMER'S YOUNGEST SON SHARES PRIVATE MEMORIES WITH CLOSER

- Katie Bruno

During the late 1980s, Sammy Davis Jr. did an incredible impression of Michael Jackson in his Las Vegas act. "He had the whole audience laughing and cheering," his youngest son, Manny Davis, remembers to Closer. "He then proceeded to sing 'Bad.' The coolest thing about that experience was that Michael was there in person watching the show."

Throughout his stellar career, Sammy wasn't afraid to take chances, confident that the power of his talent and charisma would see him through. As a father, he tried to pass the lessons he learned in a lifetime of show business to his four children. "He taught me to never give up on my dreams," says Manny. "And to never settle for anything less than my worth."