#ThrowbackThursday Here’s a treat from our good pal Arnie Lee, an acclaimed photographer who was a pretty ingenious “student photog” when he took these now, iconic shots of The Original 5th Dimension circa ’71 performing at the Dr. Martin Luther King Benefit Concert at Eastern Michigan University. Some of them are at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture alongside of the fringed jacked LaMonte McLemore donated!
Photos Courtesy Arnie Lee Collection, all rights reserved
Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., copyright 1998-2020, all rights reserved
LaMonte: That’s my mama, and I get emotional…so I’m glad Mieko expressed that for both of us! (laughs)
Robert: As we stand for justice and that #BlackLivesMatter…for equality and unity.
: “The Declaration.”
Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., copyright 2008-2020, intellectual property, all rights reserved
And that extends to the love back from fans, friends & family. LaMonte wishes to thank each & everyone of you for your kind concern & inspiring comments during his recovery process. He continues to make step-by-step strides…Mac & his lovely wife, Mieko agree that everyday is a new adventure! And a blessing. On this Valentine’s Day, LaMonte reminds you to send love to the people you love. As he sends it to YOU!
Future News from Forever 5th Dimension:
50 was also magical for Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. as the First Couple of Pop n’ Soul celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in July. Marilyn, Billy and I got to “croon” about the romantic milestone and their 7-time Grammy winning favorite hits, too, also at “Culture Sonar.”
The ever vivacious 6-time Grammy winning Florence LaRue and The 5th Dimension brought their “Champagne Soul” myriad hits all through the country, in concert, selling out every venue where they performed! Florence, Patrice, Leonard, Floyd and Sidney are already racking up important appearances for 2020. See their exciting developing schedule here: 
In June, LaMonte celebrated the 105th birthday of his cherished mom, “Mama June.” On Sept 29th, a few hours after he and I confabbed as his social media/press coordinator, about saluting Marilyn’s birthday the following day on his Facebook page, I and subsequently global fans learned that Mac had suffered a mild stroke. I am pleased to report that his recovery has been “sparkling.” He and his lovely wife Mieko are constantly out and about in their hometown of Las Vegas and his trademark rich bass offered a resounding:”Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Rev. Arno!” (his nickname for me) just the other day on the phone! As Mac says, “The best is yet to come!” Look for a new coffee table book on the photos of icon Jayne Kennedy, as historically photographed by LaMonte coming in early 2020.
This year we even un-vaulted a tune by The Original 5th circa ’70: “A Pocketful of Seeds.” And thank you fans, friends and “5th Family” from all over the world, for stopping by these soon-to-be dozen years at our information central, FOREVER 5th DIMENSION. We love and appreciate our favorite stars: Florence, LaMonte and Marilyn & Billy…and we thank YOU most certainly, for your continued support! Indeed, we know you agree…The 5th Dimension…is forever! Light Sings!
—Robert-Allan Arno 
Number 15, in All-time Hits! To Program Director 
The 5th Dimension–our Delightful Diva, Ms. Florence LaRue along with Patrice, Leonard, Floyd and Sidney we’ll be bringing their myriad Champagne Soul mega hits in a holiday mood, in residency at the historic Egyptian Theater, 328 Main St., Park City, Utah, from December 26 thru December 31. Tickets for The 5th Dimension are sure to sell-out…it’s fun for the entire family with Florence and classy crew and all your favorites. For tix and more information:
To accompany these events, I got to talk to LaMonte McLemore about the legend of “Aquarius” for the popular “Culture Sonar” in late spring, the article is at this link: 
And then I got to visit with Marilyn & Billy about their greatest hits and fondest memories this summer, also for “Culture Sonar” at this link: 
Enjoy this Chevrolet jingle in the spirit of musical versatility that always reflected The 5th Dimension’s essence. Some great jazzy-pop, matchless harmonies, stratospheric high notes from “the girls,” and a sensual mini solo from Florence and a “soul-licious” one from Billy…all in one commercial! 
FOREVER 5TH DIMENSION 
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