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The
20 Grand Story
The
Gold Room
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Gladys
Knight in foyer of The 20 Grand
(from
the book 'my life story - Gladys Knight')
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Frantic
Ernie Durham was the king of Detroit radio in the early sixties. So much
so, that The 20 Grand built a special studio for him in the Gold Room,
so that he could present his nightly show from there.
Each
night, rows and rows of young people would queue patiently in anticipation
of gaining entry to his live shows which featured many top class entertainers.
A
young Stevie Wonder, who lived on 21st street, would come down on Wednesday
evenings to show off his multi talented skills on harmonica, piano and
drums. He could sing too!
The
Gold Room was opened by Popcorn Wylie and the Mohawks.
Notes
thanks to David Meikle
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DESIGN
AND GRAPHICS BY
LOWELL BOILEAU
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