Honoring Black History Month ’17–
a Forever 5th Dimension Exclusive Report by Robert-Allan Arno
Museum Display— Here’s a lively backstage photo of The Original 5th Dimension: Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis, Jr., LaMonte McLemore, Florence LaRue & Ron “Sweets” Townson circa ’70. It’s from photographer Arnie Lee‘s famed shoot of the quintet (onstage & off, at Eastern Michigan University) and we’re so proud to note that select pics from this session–including this one!–are currently on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture.
Florence’s Milestone, A Gathering of Forever Friends— Our delightful diva, Ms. Florence LaRue just toasted a milestone birthday. She shares with us:
“WOW!! I haven’t the words or the time to individually thank the many people all over the world who sent wonderful birthday wishes to me! I thank God for all of you taking the time to do so; and I thank Him for allowing me to live 75 healthy years!~~~Yes 75!! I understand that some had my years much younger, but I am grateful for the years of learning, experiencing and growing closer to God! My heart is so full~~~THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! I feel SO loved! 
🙂 and I send love to you!” —Florence
Current & founding members of The 5th Dimension join Ms. LaRue at her birthday soiree. L to R: Floyd Smith, Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis, Jr., Florence, Leonard Tucker & Patrice Morris
On Feb. 18, Florence had a sumptuous house party attended by friends, family, fans and musical colleagues, including Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. who sang, individually at the intimate gathering. Also attending were current members of The 5th Dimension: Patrice Morris, Leonard Tucker and Floyd Smith. Here’s a lovely photo commemorating the event.
Memoir Available on Amazon*
LaMonte Celebrates–– And throughout this meaningful month, founder of The 5th Dimension, LaMonte McLemore is making select media appearances discussing the harmonious, unifying legacy of The 5th Dimension, his hit memoir “From Hobo Flats to The 5th Dimension,” and featuring his exciting new song, a call for global peace: CEASE FIRE.
Available at CD Baby:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lamontemclemore
“Mac” has appeared with Jimmy Howes on WGHT, Freddie Bell and Chantel on “The People’s Station”–KMOJ, Teddy Bear on LOTL Radio and just taped a podcast for world-wide distribution with the engaging Chris Yandeck at “CY Interview”:
You can listen to LaMonte’s heartfelt, in-depth chat with Chris at this easy link: http://www.cyinterview.com/2017/02/up-up-and-away-the-5th-dimension-founder-lamonte-mclemore-talks-his-life-and-his-book-from-hobo-flats-to-the-5th-dimension-a-life-fulfilled-in-baseball-photography-and-music/
Essential Links:
Visit LaMonte McLemore on: Facebook, Twitter @LaMonteMcLemore, and Linked-in
*Purchase Mac’s 5-star hit memoir, FROM HOBO FLATS TO THE 5TH DIMENSION at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hobo-Flats-5th-Dimension-Photography/dp/0692307362/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487528579&sr=8-1&keywords=hobo+flats+to+5th+dimension
Visit Florence LaRue & The 5th Dimension for concert schedule & more at: http://5thdimensionlive.com
Visit Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. for appearances & more at: Facebook Official, on Twitter @mccoodavis or at: http://www.mccoodavis.com
Photo Credits: Arnie Lee, all rights reserved; the Thalians; Patrice Morris…
Bonus shot! Marilyn & Mac, circa ’70, by Arnie Lee
Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, copyright ’17, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., intellectual property, all rights reserved
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