By Soul Sister (65.43.144.46) on Friday, March 19, 2004 - 10:40 am:

I hope this info prints up readable. Its a Reunion Tribute to the Pioneers of Rhythm & Blues, etc... Here goes:

By Soul Sister (65.43.144.46) on Friday, March 19, 2004 - 10:41 am:

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By nikki (65.206.46.218) on Friday, March 19, 2004 - 11:24 am:

Hi Soul Sister,

I am friend of Beverly Lindsay-Johnson who is one of the folks putting this important event together. (I know she did a TV interview with Jimmy recently.....). Doowop in DC is an acknowledgment of many artists and those behind the scenes who were part of the Great Day in Harlem Photo Shoot of June 6, 1999. This 3 day event will take place in Washington DC, June 24 thru June 26 of this year. Some of the people being awarded/recognized will be: Richard Barrett, Eddie Rich (Swallows), Hal Jackson, Bobby Robinson (Red Robin Records), Bill Pinkney (Drifters), Floyd "Buddy" McRae (Chords), Leon (actor), and more! Here is the direct link to the web site that Beverly has put up:

Doowop-In-DC

For a look at the June 6, 1999 Great Day in Harlem Photo shoot, go here:

Great Day in Harlem

For a look at Great Day in DC - Feb.2000, where the legends of R&B photo was donated to the Smithsonian, go here:

Great Day in DC

Jim and I already have our hotel booked and very much looking forward to this important event. We look forwarding to meeting you (Soul Sister) & anyone else from SD who can possibly be there!

Nikki
http://www.harmonytrain.com

By Soul Sister (65.43.144.46) on Friday, March 19, 2004 - 11:39 am:

Nikki;
How ya' doing. Yes, Beverly e-mailed this info. I see Rosemary McCoy is being honored also, she is so deservent she wrote so many recognized songs for many artists including Jimmy in the 50's.
All praises and kudos to both you Nikki & Beverly. As for the pioneers deserving honors indeed!! Should turn out to be a fasinating event. Wish we could be there but we will be doing the Toronto & Montreal Jazz Festivals over those dates.
Thanks for helping to keep the music alive. By the way, I dug your site, keep up the good work!
All The Best,
S.S.

By nikki (65.206.46.218) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 11:13 am:

I will be bringing this thread to the top on a regular basis so more people become aware of this important event. Added to the list of performing artists are: the Jewels (Washington DC female grp), the Velons, Clickettes, Jay Johnson of the Diablos & Four Sonics (and group), and others. Honorees are: Richard Barrett, Hal Jackson, Bobby Robinson (Red Robin Records), Bill Pinkney (Drifters), Johnny Reed (Orioles), Eddie Rich (Swallows), Leon (actor), and many more. Please check the website Doowop-in-DC website I posted above, for complete details.

Nikki