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My Visit with “MarBill” at Culture Sonar

Of the many in-depth, candid interviews we’ve conducted with Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. over the years here at FOREVER 5th DIMEMSION, it’s always nice to “step-out” and get to Q & A the First Couple of Pop n’ Soul at a special forum like Culture Sonar. I spoke with “MarBill” for “A Soaring Blackbird, A Summer of Soul” focusing on the recording secrets behind their latest critically-acclaimed CD, “Blackbird: Lennon/McCarnty Icons.” Read their cool n’ savvy take here:

Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr: A Soaring “Blackbird,” A “Summer of Soul”

Special thanks to editor Cindy Grogan and Editor-in-Chief Al Cattabiani at Culuture Sonar.

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50, This Summer’s Magical “5th” Number

Photo of 5th DimensionWhat an exhilarating late spring & summer of 2019, where 50 seemed to be a magical number!  You see, the anniversary of The 5th Dimension’s greatest hit of all time–spending 6 straight weeks at #1 in 1969–the medley of “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” hit its 5 decades. We talked all about it at the popular CULTURE SONAR with this exclusive Q & A between myself & LaMonte McLemore. Here’s the link to “The 5th Dimension: The Age of Aquarius at 50”:

The Fifth Dimension: The Age of Aquarius At 50

MarBill Wedding Renewal

Precious shot! Marilyn & Billy renewing their vows, 50th Wedding Anniversary

And then our 1st Couple of Pop & Soul, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in late July with a lovely renewal ceremony & soirée. I also got to have a very cool chat with “MarBill” for their golden milestone and about the secrets behind their myriad hits at CULTURE SONAR. Enjoy our informative interview, “Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.–50 Years of Marriage & Greatest Hits,” here:

The Fifth Dimension’s Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.: 50 Years of Marriage & Hits

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