The Marvelettes on TV Fox 2

[theboyfromxtown]

Anybody see it?

[arr&bee]

What did they sing?

[theboyfromxtown]

Two friends that go back a long way

[theboyfromxtown]

Marvelettes

[theboyfromxtown]

Marvelettes

[Luciano]

Thanks for the pictures. Katherine Schnaffer looks great as does Mary Wilson. Are the others daughters of The Marvelettes?

[marv2]

Yes those are great pictures. Thank you theboyfromxtown!

[Roberta75]

Lovely Kat Anderson Schaffner was promoting her new Marvelettes and "The New Marvelettes" sang Dont Mess with Bill and sang it real well. They talked about the music festival in Detroit this weekend and the awards show tomorrow night. The reporter or tv host is real annoying but its nice to see my Facebook buddy Katherine and she looks lovely. Mary Wilson was on there and was Mary loving the camera lol. Below is the clip.

http://www.fox2detroit.com/good-day/...60274691-story

[Roberta75]

Katherine also posted a clip on faceboook of her talking to Hitsville Chalky about the Marvelettes appearing in England this fall.

http://www.goldsoul.co.uk/index.php?...&product_id=81

[arr&bee]

Great to see Kat,does anyone know where[Wanda]is?

[marv2]

Great to see Kat,does anyone know where[Wanda]is?

Wanda is in a nursing home in Michigan home I believe. I oughta call Kat and congratulate her.

[arr&bee]

Thanks marv,i wish her the best.

[Roberta75]

Wanda is in a nursing home in Michigan home I believe. I oughta call Kat and congratulate her.

That would be real nice but wait until Monday before you call. Kat is real busy this weekend getting ready for her R &B Hall of Fame award tomorrow night. Ive sent her a fb private message wishing her well.

I hope Sugar Womack picks up her moms award tomorrow night.

[arr&bee]

Is sugar the daughter of mary wells?

[marv2]

Is sugar the daughter of mary wells?

Mary Wells does have a daughter named Sugar. She was very young when her mom passed in 1992. Mary took her everywhere with her prior her death.

[Roberta75]

Is sugar the daughter of mary wells?

Yes. Mary has 4 kids but the one I love the most is Sugar. Ive met Sugar and Curtis Jr and there real nice people.

[luke]

I guess I'm confused. Other than Katherine who are these women? Why was Mary there? Michigan tv?

[marv2]

I guess I'm confused. Other than Katherine who are these women? Why was Mary there? Michigan tv?

Those are Kat's Marvelettes. Mary is in town for the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Ceremonies. What do you mean by Michigan TV? That is a local Detroit station [[WJBK Channel 2) they all are appearing on. Notice Spyder Turner there with them all?

[luke]

Ok Detroit. I didn't know. So this is group of Marvelettes sponsored by Kat so to speak. Is it the only group or is Marchak still at it? I do remember kat getting some rights to the name

[marv2]

Ok Detroit. I didn't know. So this is group of Marvelettes sponsored by Kat so to speak. Is it the only group or is Marchak still at it? I do remember kat getting some rights to the name

I really don't know. I'd like to find out if the issue with Marchak is completely over and resolved.

[johnny_raven]

http://www.leagle.com/decision/In%20...v.%20SCHAFFNER

[marv2]

http://www.leagle.com/decision/In%20...v.%20SCHAFFNER

Thank you very much Johnny_raven!

[captainjames]

Thanks for sharing John - I did not not know this group exist. Kat looks GREAT !!!

[theboyfromxtown]

Marvelettes

[theboyfromxtown]

Katherine and Brenda Michelle

Chalky is bringing the Marvelettes over to the UK

[theboyfromxtown]

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Marvelettes

[theboyfromxtown]

In response to Luciano

No

Delories Harris Gayle Yvette Turner [[Spyder's daughter) Brenda Buford




All the photos are from the Facebook site of Brit Hitsville Chalky who is bringing the girls over from the USA to the UK.

Now I have a question to all you folks in the USA

Why didn't anyone from America arrange this? The artists are thankful that us Brits care enough for them but it's clear [[to me at least) that they wished it was happening in their home country.

Incidentally, this site [[for American music) was set up by a Brit. It's such a shame that America doesn't seem to want to acknowledge its own home grown talent.

[theboyfromxtown]

Attachment 13170

L-R

Brenda Delores Gayle

[theboyfromxtown]

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Brenda Katherine

Photos from Brenda's Facebook site

[TomatoTom123]

http://www.leagle.com/decision/In%20...v.%20SCHAFFNER

Wow.... who the hell is that Marshak guy? What a #€$£@¥&%!!

The case's conclusion:

The defendants' January 17 motion for summary judgment on Marshak's false designation of origin claim is granted. Marshak's January 17 motion for summary judgment on his false designation of origin claim is denied.

[Motown Eddie]

Lovely Kat Anderson Schaffner was promoting her new Marvelettes and "The New Marvelettes" sang Dont Mess with Bill and sang it real well. They talked about the music festival in Detroit this weekend and the awards show tomorrow night. The reporter or tv host is real annoying but its nice to see my Facebook buddy Katherine and she looks lovely. Mary Wilson was on there and was Mary loving the camera lol. Below is the clip.

http://www.fox2detroit.com/good-day/...60274691-story

Congratulations to Kat Schaffner. Marvelettes Fovever.

[woodward]

Thanks a million. It is amazing that this case which occurred May 2012 took 5 years to get any attention. Thank you Johnny for letting all interested Marvelettes fans know of the resolution.

[johnny_raven]

Now I have a question to all you folks in the USA

Why didn't anyone from America arrange this? The artists are thankful that us Brits care enough for them but it's clear [[to me at least) that they wished it was happening in their home country.

Incidentally, this site [[for American music) was set up by a Brit. It's such a shame that America doesn't seem to want to acknowledge its own home grown talent.

Because Americans only care about what's new ... sadly.

[kenneth]

Lovely Kat Anderson Schaffner was promoting her new Marvelettes and "The New Marvelettes" sang Dont Mess with Bill and sang it real well. They talked about the music festival in Detroit this weekend and the awards show tomorrow night. The reporter or tv host is real annoying but its nice to see my Facebook buddy Katherine and she looks lovely. Mary Wilson was on there and was Mary loving the camera lol. Below is the clip.

http://www.fox2detroit.com/good-day/...60274691-story

Always great to see the Marvelettes get some much needed recognition.

Did anyone else have trouble loading this clip? I tried both yesterday and today with no luck.

[Mark Desjardines]

What wonderful news about Kat. And speaking of Spyder Turner, this compilation is available. Some years back there was a link on this site to Sugar Wells singing that would be well worth seeking out.

[kenneth]

Thanks a million. It is amazing that this case which occurred May 2012 took 5 years to get any attention. Thank you Johnny for letting all interested Marvelettes fans know of the resolution.

Yeah, the lawyers on this site must have been asleep at the wheel! What's your excuse, Jobeterob...?

[kenneth]

Marvelettes

Fantastic photo. Thanks so much for posting. Can you imagine what Katherine must be feeling, back where it all started, 50 - no closer to 60 [[gulp!) years ago? Has she done any extensive interviews? I know she was the main source for the book about the group, but she must have many more stories to tell.

But I guess this is a set recreation, not the actual building, correct? It looks too prettified to be the 2648 W. Grand Blvd. building.

[huntergettingcaptured]

Because Americans only care about what's new ... sadly.

That is the one thing that gets me about the U.S. Once the music is out of the charts, it's ALL THE WAY OUT period. Sure, we have "oldies" stations, but even then, they only play the same handful of songs, the ones that have been so time-tested until they've become time-worn by sheer repetition. Outside of that, nobody here cares about this music except for a VERY small handful who aren't connected at all.

[marv2]

That is the one thing that gets me about the U.S. Once the music is out of the charts, it's ALL THE WAY OUT period. Sure, we have "oldies" stations, but even then, they only play the same handful of songs, the ones that have been so time-tested until they've become time-worn by sheer repetition. Outside of that, nobody here cares about this music except for a VERY small handful who aren't connected at all.

It's more corporate America's fault than it is the fans and the general population. First of all, many talented classic artists cannot get recording contracts or just record and release music because they are of a certain age. Radio stations will not play them. Playlists now are very tight and stations are parts of huge conglomerates like Clear Channel etc. Promoters believe that all we want to see are very current acts. It gets so bad here that the general public never hear about our classic artists until they pass away.

[marv2]

America was always about youth culture starting back with the "Pepsi Generation" in the sixties and Be-bop in the fifties.

[detmotownguy]

America was always about youth culture starting back with the "Pepsi Generation" in the sixties and Be-bop in the fifties.

These Marvelettes sound better than many popular acts today. Your are right Marv, we are dealing with the youth culture here in the US. We have no loyalty. There are a few older acts that still attract large audiences such as Cher, Stones and Paul McCartney. However, not too many acts can match the professionalism/stage presence of the classic Motown stable. The stage presence of Martha can't be beat. She can work it!

[marv2]

These Marvelettes sound better than many popular acts today. Your are right Marv, we are dealing with the youth culture here in the US. We have no loyalty. There are a few older acts that still attract large audiences such as Cher, Stones and Paul McCartney. However, not too many acts can match the professionalism/stage presence of the classic Motown stable. The stage presence of Martha can't be beat. She can work it!

Martha Reeves is a true entertainer that cares about her audience.

[lockhartgary]

Katherine always towered above the other girls and that's how I could always identify her. How tall is she??