I, too, can not say I have one favorite singer. I have many. Let's see - I've met and spoken with Mary Wilson quite a few times. The first time I met her, she was performing at this club in DC on Pennsylvania Ave NW back in the 80's. While speaking with her, I asked her if she could perform more Supremes' songs in her set [[and she just smiled). What an asshole I was! I was very disappointed with myself. So a couple of years ago, I saw Mary perform at Blues Alley and apologized to her for making such an ignoramus statement. She graciously accepted my apology but told me I did not have to apology. What a Supreme Lady!
I also met Ron Banks several years ago here in Atlanta. Well, actually he was walking down the street with another man and I interrupted their conversation. However, I was a bit upset when I told him how much I enjoyed his music and his production of Five Special's "Why Leave Us Alone". He claimed to have no knowledge of that production, so I left it at that. That situation did not stop me from being a fan. I think I took him by surprise.
I met Scherrie Payne, Lynda Laurence and Freddi Poole after a concert in Atlanta - it was a Christmas show a few years ago. Nothing but good things to say. Most of my conversation was geared toward Scherrie since she is my favorite of the three. Freddi was in the limo with Scherrie and I and I took a picture with both. Lynda was outside of the limo talking with Eric, their manager. She was a joy to speak with and be around. I have a picture with her as well. I told Lynda that her dad had kissed me as a baby at a Dixie Hummingbirds' concert. Now, what dude says that?
I even had an opportunity to meet and speak with Jean Terrell after a concert in South Carolina about 5 years ago. She also was a joy to be around. I have a picture with her as well. That same evening, Ronnie Laws was the headliner of the show. I had a chance to meet and speak with him but I was turned off by his attitude. Joe Hunter was at the show as well, he played piano for Jean and he was a great guy. He was just as receptive as Jean.
I met Martha Reeves at a book signing here in Atlanta. She was gracious. I asked her to autograph her book at the chapter of one of my favorite songs [[though I knew she hated it)
"I Can't Dance To That Music You're Playing". No harm was intented. When it was time for her to take a pic with me, she asked if it was ok for the guy behind me to be in the photo as well because of the time, I said yes though I wanted badly to say no. But how can you say no to the "First Lady of Motown"
However, I am still waiting to meet Ms Ross - DREAMS DO COME TRUE!!!!
Tyrone
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