Founded in 2003, Who’s Bad’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King. Their power-packed tribute to Michael Jackson’s expansive catalog has united and ignited crowds on almost every continent, delivering a jaw-dropping, must-see musical experience. As the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute, and the only one to predate his untimely passing, Who’s Bad is the world’s #1 Michael Jackson Tribute.
Performing over 2,500 shows worldwide, Who’s Bad has awed even the skeptics, selling out nearly 50 venues in the United Kingdom, including London’s O2 Arena in December 2010—the very venue where the King of Pop was slated to end his career with his “This Is It” residency.
Beyond this unparalleled achievement, Who’s Bad has checked some of the world’s most famous venues off their ‘to-do’ list, selling out their first tour of China with stops at Ningbo’s Grand Theatre and Hunan Grand Theatre in Changsha. Since then, Who’s Bad has brought Michael Jackson’s music to life in Thailand, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Canada, Germany, Amsterdam, and beyond.
Never neglecting Michael’s U.S. fans, Who’s Bad travels almost every week of the year to spread the L.O.V.E., bringing high-energy performances to audiences across the country. From headlining the House of Blues franchise and rocking DC’s 9:30 Club to selling out theaters from Los Angeles to New York, Who’s Bad continues to captivate audiences with their unparalleled execution of MJ’s iconic music and dance.
Taking the Who’s Bad experience to new heights, Who’s Bad: The Symphonic Michael Jackson Experience blends the energy of the band’s legendary performances with the power and grandeur of a full symphony orchestra. Featuring fully orchestrated arrangements of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits, this immersive show adds an epic layer of musical depth, accentuating the lush instrumentation and cinematic soundscapes that made MJ’s music timeless.
Since 2016, Who’s Bad has collaborated with world-class orchestras, including the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra, and the Yakima Symphony Orchestra, bringing this one-of-a-kind production to audiences across the country. These symphonic performances are special events, offering a breathtaking fusion of classical musicianship and pop spectacle.
Who’s Bad has earned its name by paying studious attention to Michael Jackson’s every original groove and gravity-defying dance move, boasting over 100 years of combined professional experience and a team of dancers with resumes ranging from Broadway productions to Super Bowl halftime shows.
The velvety vocals and pinpoint choreography of frontman Taalib York, combined with the band’s deep grooves and synchronized dance routines, result in a performance that embodies the essence of Michael Jackson’s live concerts. They’ve shared stages with mega-stars such as Aretha Franklin, The Backstreet Boys, The Four Tops, Boys II Men, and Pitbull, earning praise from industry icons and fans alike.
Whether you idolized the Jackson 5, fell in love to Human Nature, or learned to moonwalk to Billie Jean, Who’s Bad is the ultimate music-and-dance-driven Michael Jackson homage. This band of professionals relentlessly elevates the King of Pop’s legacy, pushing themselves to be more precise, raise the level of excitement, and unite audiences of all backgrounds through live music.
As the curtain rises on a Who’s Bad performance, every MJ fan feels the adrenaline, screams at the sight of that unmistakable silhouette, and succumbs to a thrilling, high-octane musical journey. From the intimate grooves of Rock With You to the symphonic grandeur of Man in the Mirror, Who’s Bad is a tribute befitting a King—proving time and time again why they are the ultimate Michael Jackson tribute experience.