Daily Archives: April 28, 2022

The Original 5th Dimension: Rare Photo Art and Exclusive Quote!

The Original 5th Dimension by Michael Collopy

#ThrowbackThursday Today we have quite a rare treat to share as we conclude our April salute to the Oscar & Grammy wins of “Summer of Soul” featuring The 5th Dimension, with memorable black & white photos of The 5th. Presenting photo-art by the renowned celebrity photographer, Michael Collopy taken in the early 90’s, during The Original 5th Dimension’s reunion tour of the time. Michael shares exclusively for LaMonte McLemore’s social media and with Robert-Allan Arno for FOREVER 5th DIMENSION the following about the shoot:

“This group photo was taken in my studio right before a performance and I remember each of them being so accommodating, warm and personable. I was especially thrilled to photograph the original members of The 5th Dimension together because they truly provided the soundtrack of our lives. They were such a reflection of our turbulent time…how their beautiful music transported and still transports (me) to an indescribable place of happiness and deep joy.”

Thank you, Michael! Mr. Collopy’s humanitarian effort called Architects of Peace, advocates and educates for peace in the schools. Visit his multi-faceted website at: @MichaelCollopy | Linktree

~~Robert-Allan Arno

(Photo of The Original 5th Dimension, l to r: Billy Davis, Jr., Marilyn McCoo, Ron Townson, LaMonte McLemore, Florence LaRue, by Michael Collopy, used by permission, all rights reserved. Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., copyright 2008-2022, intellectual property, all rights reserved.)