Michael Jackson impersonator outside Livonia Walmart is a 'Thriller'
FOX 2 - Quindon King is one of Chicago's Michael Jackson impersonators and made a first-time appearance in Detroit's suburbs.
"I got the Thriller jacket on," he said. "I thought it would just be a good idea to bring what I do in Chicago out you need the love as much as we do."
King, a street performer, was visiting for thanksgiving, chose a Livonia Walmart to spread some joy.
"Due to the pandemic, people are depressed and there really isn't a lot of excitement going on," he said. "So I wanted to bring that and just make people's day."
A video of King posted on Facebook by an Inkster woman - has more than a half a million views already.
"When I'm out there I usually do it until my speaker dies - and that's what it was," he said.
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Quindon is originally from Gary, Indiana - the birthplace of MJ, and credits the pop star with a lot.
"At the time I was going down a wrong path and I wasn't really doing well in school and I was trying to find that outlet and Michael was that outlet for me," he said.
Ever since - he's worked hard to mimic these moves.
"Every morning, every afternoon, every night messing up socks watching videos and moonwalking on the carpet," King said.
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If you missed the show, the question is - will there be an encore performance here at home?
"Yes I will definitely be back to Michigan, and there is more to come in 2021 so stay tuned," he said.