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We Remember Artist, Kenneth “Kenny” Green

Posted on June 24, 2020 | Leave a comment

Dateline June 24: On the occasion of his birthday, FOREVER 5th DIMENSION honors the beloved artist Kenneth Green who we recently lost due to complications of Covid-19. The remembrance posted on LaMonte McLemore’s page a few weeks ago, expresses our sentiments so well:

Portrait of LaMonte McLemore by Kenneth Green

Today’s post is in memory of New York City artist, singer and special fan & friend of The 5th Dimension, Mr. Kenneth Green who we just learned passed away from complications of Covid-19 last month. According to my biographer, Robert-Allan Arno, Kenny got his original inspiration to be a sketch artist and portrait painter from our 5th Dimension: PORTRAIT album– with those amazing drawings by the renowned Leroy Neiman. Robert commissioned Kenny to paint my portrait and then come surprise me at my NYC book event 5 years ago, the onstage talk show & signing for my memoir “From Hobo Flats to The 5th Dimension” held at the charming Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar. Here is the portrait–unsigned version–Kenny did of me, then us happily posing together with it signed…it is timeless just like Kenny’s eternally sweet and talented spirit and the warm memory of knowing him.

Kenneth Green, LaMonte McLemore holding Kenny’s signed artwork, and Robert-Allan Arno

My lovely wife Mieko adds, “We remember Mr. Green fondly and are so sorry to learn of his passing. His portrait of LaMonte sits proudly in our Las Vegas home.” ~~♥ Mieko & LaMonte McLemore

For their 40th wedding anniversary, Kenny also portrayed Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr…something FOREVER 5th DIMENSION was so pleased to use in our social media… Keneth Green MarBill

“Earth hath no sorrow that heaven can not heal”….we will always remember the magical artistic muse of, and endearing, caring soul that is Kenneth Green. —Robert-Allan Arno

Arno by Green

In Loving Memory of Kenneth Green

It’s July 5th Time!

Posted on July 1, 2015 | 2 comments

Longtime “5th Dimension fan,” Brian Medoro just quipped as we were wishing each other a good summer, “Well you know, we 5D folks always celebrate the 5th, not the 4th!” alluding to the famous “July 5th Album,” a melange of memorable tunes Marilyn McCoo cutely referred to as, “our not so greatest hits!”

And thus at FOREVER 5th DIMENSION, our “summer of love ’15” begins, as LaMonte McLemore just referenced to cheers at his smash book-signing event at Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar in NYC: “Above all, The 5th Dimension always stood for love!” I co-hosted the evening with “Mac,” and we had a blast with our on-stage chat, then taking questions from the charming audience of long-time fans and special friends. Mac’s media tour had him literally talking to top morning show radio hosts all over the country, from Jimmy Howes in greater New Jersey, to Freddie Bell in the Twin Cities, to the “Mojo” in Philly, not to mention Teddy Smith in NYC as well as the iconic “Cousin Brucie” on Sirius…with more media and signing stops to come throughout ’15. According to Mr. Mac, “People have asked me to write my memoir for years…and judging by our 5-star reviews, the timing is just perfect!” As his “as told to author,” I concur!

And summer ’15 leads to an important fall milestone, October to be exact, as Florence LaRue celebrates her 50th year with The 5th Dimension, hard to believe of the age-proof glamour girl, but true! And don’t forget to check out Florence and The 5th’s (Patrice, Willie, Leonard & Floyd) sizzling summertime Champagne Soul tour schedule at http://www.thefifthdimension.org

Oh, and guess what, in late July, our Blog will celebrate its 7th anniversary while “MarBill” aka McCoo & Davis celebrate their 46th year of marriage! We’ll be doing something very special for the FOREVER 5th anniversary…some “lovin’ stew” is truly cookin’…stay tuned!

But for now, we leave you with our link to “What Comes From Our Hearts,” saluting Billy Davis Jr.’s birthday the other day, with some wonderfully creative input from you, the fans. It’s also now featured on Marilyn & Billy’s official website: http://www.mccoodavis.com. You’ll see the compendium of “results” at: https://forever5thdimension.wordpress.com/2014/06/22/what-comes-from-our-hearts-celebrating-billys-birthday-this-thursday/

Sunshine, Picnics, Balloons and Blessings Always,
Robert
Robert-Allan Arno, Biographer–The Original 5th Dimension and LaMonte McLemore

And remember, LaMonte’s hit memoir as told to Robert is available now on Amazon…”From Hobo Flats to The 5th Dimension“: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692307362

Bonus! Enjoy The Original 5th Dimension perform our National Anthem, yes, perfect for the day before “the 5th,” Independence Day, it’s a FOREVER 5th vid exclusive at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4rbYgUY44I

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LaMonte to Appear at Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar, NY!

Posted on May 2, 2015 | Leave a comment

For Immediate Release: “An Evening with LaMonte McLemore”

The founder of Grammy legends The 5th Dimension– with such generational mega hits as “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,” “Up-Up and Away,” and “Stoned Soul Picnic”– brings his charming on-stage chat to New York City’s posh Sugar Bar, 254 W. 72nd St. on Saturday, June 13, from 6 to 8 PM. In celebration of his hit memoir “From Hobo Flats the The 5th Dimension,” Mr. McLemore will be interviewed by his biographer Robert-Allan Arno before taking questions from fans. “Mac” as he is warmly known, not only will share 40 years of uplifting, history-making adventures with The 5th Dimension, but his 50 years as the photographer of JET magazine’s enticing “Beauty of the Week” feature. The humorously heartwarming story-teller will follow with a memoir-signing of “From Hobo Flats to The 5th Dimension,” with books available at the venue, including photo ops for fans.

LaMonte enthuses, “We had so much success in Las Vegas with our recent book launch presentation; now we bring the fun to my wonderful fans in New York at a beautiful space. Ashford and Simpson’s Sugar Bar has special meaning as the team wrote one of The 5th Dimension’s most beloved and sensual tunes, ‘California Soul.’ It will be a joyful, ‘right on’ event!”

To attend this anticipated “full house,” fans are encouraged to make dinner reservations now by calling Sugar Bar directly, mentioning “An Evening with LaMonte McLemore” for June 13. The on-stage interview will begin at 6 PM, Sugar Bar opens at 5 PM. For reservations call: 212-579-0222

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We Remember Artist, Kenneth “Kenny” Green

It’s July 5th Time!

LaMonte to Appear at Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar, NY!

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