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Lamont Dozier to Perform at Smithsonian Showcase
The Smithsonian Associates and the Songwriters Association of Washington (SAW) are hunting for 12 fresh voices to perform as part of an anticipated showcase featuring legendary Motown songwriter Lamont Dozier at the Smithsonian on Tuesday, October 27 in Washington, D.C. As one third of songwriting powerhouse Holland-Dozier-Holland, Lamont Dozier helped create the sonic fabric of a nation. Along with brothers Brian and
From News, posted 9.08.09
Songwriters Hall of Fame Offers ‘Master Class’ with Lamont Dozier
The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SongHall) will offer an installment of its Master Class series Tuesday, June 16, that will feature songwriting icon Lamont Dozier. Slated for 8 p.m. at Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman Center (129 West 67th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam), the event will feature exclusive insight from Mr. Dozier regarding his unique and exceedingly productive creative processes. During the Master Class, the…
From News, posted 5.18.09
BMI Congratulates Inaugural Musicians Hall of Fame Inductees
BMI proudly sponsored the after party for the inaugural Musicians Hall of Fame induction ceremony held Monday, November 26 in Nashville. After honoring the members of the A Team, the Blue Moon Boys, The Tennessee Two, the Funk Brothers, The Memphis Boys and the Wrecking Crew at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, the revelers moved to the Musicians Hall of Fame to continue the celebration.
From News, posted 11.30.07
Brian Wilson, Diana Ross To Receive Kennedy Center Honors
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced that BMI artist/songwriters Brian Wilson and Diana Ross are among the five recipients of the 2007 Kennedy Center Honors. The 30th annual gala will be held Sunday, December 2 at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington D.C., attended by President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. CBS will broadcast the event on…
From News, posted 9.12.07
No Shortage of Hits for 12-Time ‘Million-Air’ Denny Randell
BMI hit songwriter Denny Randell was recently presented with several "Million-Air" certificates as a composer on songs totaling more than 12 million broadcast performances. 1965's "A Lover's Concerto" -- a No. 1 pop hit originally recorded by girl group The Toys and then later by a number of artists including The Supremes and Sarah Vaughn -- received a four million performance award, while "Let's Hang On" and…
From News, posted 11.13.06
Holland-Dozier-Holland To Be Inducted Into Hollywood’s Rockwalk In Los Angeles On Monday, May 12
LOS ANGELES - May 9, 2003 - BMI's Pop ICON Award recipients Holland-Dozier-Holland will be inducted into the Hollywood's RockWalk on Monday, May 12 at noon at the Guitar Center in Los Angeles. The Guitar Center is located at 7425 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, CA. The event is free and open to the public.
From News, posted 5.08.03
Holland-Dozier-Holland To Be Honored As Icons At BMI Pop Awards
Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Edward Holland, the legendary songwriting trio and principal creators of the early Motown sound, will be honored as the 2003 BMI ICON recipients, it was announced today. They will receive their awards at the 51st annual BMI Pop Awards dinner on May 13 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. BMI President & CEO…
From News, posted 4.20.03
At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long
At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long By Rob Patterson From the dawning days of rhythm & blues through today's multifaceted urban music scene, BMI has been at the forefront of music from the African American tradition, styles and community. A continuity of teamwork between BMI and Black music-makers extends from Aretha Franklin to…
From News, posted 6.12.01
BMI Leads 2001 Class of Rock Hall Inductees
Congratulations to the following BMI artists, songwriters and publishers who have just been inducted into to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Solomon Burke, The Flamingos, Michael Jackson, Queen (PRS), Paul Simon, Ritchie Valens, James Burton ( Sidemen category) and Island Records founder Chris Blackwell (Non-Performer category). Other inductees included Aerosmith, Steely Dan and sideman Johnnie Johnson.
From News, posted 3.20.01
Barry White Sexy, Soulful & Enduringly Successful
Befitting his burly frame, Barry White's shadow looms triumphantly over the contemporary r&b landscape. Long before sensual soul was fashionable, White was singing and composing erotic r&b ballads as potent as Viagra. But while most critics focused on the singer's lyrics, many overlooked the Gershwinesque splendor of White's music. Seventies hits like "Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up," "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" and "You're…
From MusicWorld, posted 3.31.00
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