# 80. INTERVVIEW- Ricko Baird on Dancing With Michael Jackson & What Made MJ the Gold Standard

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Podcast: [club 30's with mjfangirl- a Michael Jackson Fan Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/club-30-s-with-mjfangirl-a-michael-jackson-fan-podcast-7076236)
Published: 2026-08-10T11:25:00+00:00
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## Resource

What made Michael Jackson’s AURA so different? Today I sit down with dancer, performer, and recording artist Ricko Baird to talk about dancing alongside Michael Jackson in MJ & Friends and You Rock My World, portraying him on the West End in Thriller Live, and the lasting influence Michael Jackson has had on his career. We also discuss the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, what it means for a new generation discovering Michael Jackson’s music and legacy, and how Ricko’s experience with Michael continues to inspire him as he creates his own music. Ricko performs his track “Excited” from his latest EP, "Frequency", giving us a look at his artistry today. Get Ricko's Music- https://rickobaird.com/ Follow Ricko- https://www.instagram.com/ricko_baird For Virtual Dance Lessons email Ricko at rickobaird913@gmail.com to sign up! 🎙️ Subscribe for more exclusive Michael Jackson interviews, fan stories, and deep dives into his life, artistry, and legacy. ✩ SHOP MY FAVORITE PRODUCTS & MUST- HAVES! ✩https://www.youtube.com/@MJFANGIRLTV/storehttps://www.shopltk.com/explore/MJFANGIRL✩ Contact & SocialsInstagram, facebook, twitter @mjfangirlblogMy amazon storefont: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mjfangirlblogPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/MjfangirlPodcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music: “Club 30s with MJFANGIRL- a Michael Jackson podcast”Business Inquiries - hello@mjfangirl.com

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