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| Karla Gordy Bristol |
By Darlene Donloe
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts recently presented the world premiere of 'Motown: Celebrating The Music, The Magic, The Love.'
The event, the brainchild of Karla Gordy Bristol, was held Saturday, Oct. 1 in the Wallis' Bram Goldsmith Theater.
The show, led by radio personality and announcer Shadoe Stevens, and master of ceremonies Beverly Todd, was promoted as a unique opportunity to experience an evening with music trailblazers and icons who will share their rare insights into the music, and the stories behind it, that positively impacted people and music around the globe.
It included a Motown panel, moderated by four-time Grammy nominee Patrice Rushen, featuring artists, writers, producers, and executives including Claudette Robinson of The Miracles; Iris Gordy, former Motown vice president and associate producer on the show; Janie Bradford, co-writer of “Money That’s What I Want”; and Miller London, pioneering record salesman.
Highlights included nostalgic stories shared by Smokey Robinson, Otis Williams (The Temptations), The Four Tops’ Duke Fakir, and Martha Reeves “Dancing in the Street,” who will all relive the days of “Hitsville U.S.A.”
Keyboardist Herman Jackson was the evening’s music director, while Grammy-winner Thelma Houston, Brenda Holloway, Dorian Holley, Charlean Carmen, and Scherrie, Lynda & Susaye (former ladies of The Supremes), performed.
Below is the event in pictures. All photos are by Lawrence K. Ho.
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| Thelma Houston |
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| Charlean Carmen and Dorian Holley |
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| (l-r) Moderator Patrice Rushen interviewed Motown veterans Claudette Robinson, Iris Gordy, Janie Bradford, and Miller London |
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| The Band (l-r) Charlean Carmen, DeeDee Foster, Charlie Bereal, Kevin Ricard, Herman Jackson, Teddy Campbell, Chris Thigpen, Ben Ah Sue, Charles Love, Tatiana Tate, Keith McKelly, and Wes Smith |
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| Brenda Holloway |
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| Susaye, Scherrie, and Lynda (former ladies of The Supremes), also performed. |
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