Centipede is a track that epitomizes the Synth-Pop, Funk, and Post-Disco sounds characteristic of the mid-1980s. Rebbie Jackson's performance on American Bandstand on January 5, 1985, helped broadcast this song to millions of American viewers, establishing her as a legitimate solo artist after years of supporting her younger siblings. Despite being the eldest of the Jackson family, Rebbie was the last to embark on a solo career. "Centipede" was not only her debut single but also the most success

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