Michael Jackson Lives Forever Tribute: Rodrigo Teaser LIVE @ The Wiltern in Los Angeles

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Famed Michael Jackson impersonator Rodrigo Teaser recently brought his one of a kind Michael Jackson tribute show, Michael Lives Forever, to the U.S. for its first time this summer to packed crowds across the country. The first show on the US tour was in the heart of New York City at the Palladium in Times Square, followed by a packed show at the House of Blues in Orlando, and culminating in an unforgettable performance at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. This string of US tour dates followed the success Michael Lives Forever has had as it has toured around the world in places like South America, Europe and Mexico being seen by over 500,000 fans to date. Rodrigo Teaser takes being a Michael Jackson impersonator very seriously, not only singing his songs and doing his dance moves, but being sure that each costume worn during a performance is meticulously replicated to be exactly what Michael had worn originally. However, Rodrigo doesn’t just stop at dance moves, costumes and songs, he has gone above and beyond bringing on original members of Michael’s creative team to give fans a truly unique and first of its kind chance to experience that could only be replicated by the King of Pop himself. Specifically on these three tour dates Rodrigo brought with him Michael’s longtime choreographer Lavelle Smith, Michael’s backup singer Kevin Dorsey, followed by guitarist Jennifer Batten who fans would recognize from years of playing with Michael at events like the Superbowl and more!

Having performed with Michael for years, it is a huge stamp of credibility that Michael’s longtime collaborators chose to come back together to hit the road with Rodrigo on the Michael Lives Forever Tour. When asked about why she chose to work with Rodrigo, guitarist Jennifer Batten said, “He makes a presentation that Michael himself would be proud of. He takes every aspect of the show super seriously and expects the same from the crew and performers.”

Similarly, backup singer Kevin Dorsey said, “Because Rodrigo exudes and takes so much pride in the way that he presents himself, as he pays homage to The King of Pop.” While chorographer Lavelle Smith says that when watching Michael Lives Forever, “You feel transported to each Michael Jackson era when you see Rodrigo perform all the hit songs.” When asked about the experience creating Michael Lives Forever, Rodrigo said, “I’m not an artist who discovered he could imitate Michael. I’m a fan who, by imitating his idol, discovered that he could be an artist. And I will be forever grateful to him for opening my eyes to his art. I don’t want to take his place. Neither I nor anyone else can replace him. That’s why this show is more than a show, it’s a celebration.”

-EnigmaOnline.Com