“Womack Style” is the latest album project from Binky Womack, a member
of one of the most iconic music families of all time. Nephew of music legend
Bobby Womack, Binky’s new album is released through Gonzo Multimedia UK.
Binky has his own studio in Burbank, California (The Ear Hole Recording
Studio) and acts as a producer to many top line artists. He also has a
publishing company, Bindelari Music, which is represented by World Domination
Music for the world excluding North America. Bindelari is also the vehicle for
new acts such as Jae, as well as Binky’s own material.
Binky Womack Songwriter, Musician, Producer, Remixer and now Artist
& Performer, as well as part of the Womack Musical dynasty.
The majority of the songs on “Womack Style” are originals by Binky
Womack and with all instruments being played by him and overall production in
his hands; this is truly “Womack Style” music. The musicianship is of the same
high quality that we expect from any song/production from the Womack’s and
Binky’s guitar work is outstanding. All tracks are available for licensing,
sync and covers. Also, the track “When You’re Wrong” is being pushed by Kings
of Spins. Binky will be involved in the Memorial Tour for his late uncle, Bobby
Womack and his set will include favorites from Bobby’s pen as well as new
material from Binky.
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Marilyn
McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. have enjoyed tremendous success through the years as
recording artists, performers and authors. They have received 7 Grammy Awards
and earned 15 gold and 3 platinum records, and enjoyed starring roles on
television and stage. They have performed to sold-out concerts around the
world. They are currently celebrating 50 years in the entertainment business
with a musical tribute to the hits and productions that have made up their multi-faceted
careers.
The
husband and wife team celebrated 47 years of marriage this year. In 2004 the
couple wrote a book, which shares their secrets of staying happy and committed
to each other in Hollywood. It’s entitled Up, Up and Away…How We Found Love,
Faith and Lasting Marriage in the Entertainment World. It was written in
collaboration with Mike Yorkey and was released by Northfield Publishing
Company. In it, they talk about how they met, their successful musical careers,
and their major struggles behind closed doors, offering practical marriage
advice and spiritual encouragement along the way.
As lead
vocalists of one of the top singing groups of the late 60’s and early 70’s, The
5th Dimension, they recorded such classics as UP, UP & AWAY, AQUARIUS/LET
THE SUNSHINE IN, WEDDING BELL BLUES, ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER, and STONED SOUL
PICNIC to name a few.
After a
decade with The 5th Dimension, Billy & Marilyn decided to leave the group
and establish themselves as a duo. They had immediate success with the single,
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A STAR (TO BE IN MY SHOW). It was a #1 hit and earned them
a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance By a Duo or Group.
That
success peaked network interest and CBS-TV premiered THE MARILYN McCOO &
BILLY DAVIS, JR. SHOW as a prime-time summer series in 1977. Marilyn &
Billy entered the 80’s as an international success. They headlined in Las
Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Atlantic City, played to SRO crowds in concerts across
the country and won the prestigious Grand Prize at the international Tokyo
Music Festival. Back home, they were sought-after guests for every major
television show.
In
addition to the success they’ve had together, Marilyn & Billy have also
enjoyed solo pursuits. McCoo hosted the popular 1980’s television music series,
SOLID GOLD, for 5 years and Davis had the chance to realize a lifelong dream to
record a religious album with gospel great, the Rev. James Cleveland, entitled,
“Let Me Have a Dream”. He also began to explore theatrical opportunities,
starring in the hit musical, BLUES IN THE NIGHT, at the prestigious Old Globe
Theatre and in the role of James “Thunder” Early in a regional production of
DREAMGIRLS.
Over the
years, the talents of McCoo & Davis have been requested for important
events on a national and global level. They were invited to perform for the
Pontiff during the 1987 U.S. visit of Pope John Paul II, and have participated
in inaugural celebrations for presidents.
In the
early 90’s, Billy & Marilyn joined the original members of The 5th Dimension
for a special reunion tour, and in August, 1991, the group was honored with a
star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. In 1997, Arista Records released an anthology
CD of the group’s hit releases entitled UP, UP & AWAY: THE DEFINITIVE
COLLECTION. Also in the 90’s, Marilyn fulfilled one of her lifelong ambitions
by appearing on Broadway in the revival of the musical SHOW BOAT, starring in
the role of Julie.
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.
will be performing in their Musical Theatrical Production "Up, Up and Away!
a musical fable" for a journey
and musical celebration of their own iconic music, which includes a loving
tribute to The Beatles here in Florida.
UP, UPAND AWAY
– How We Found Love,
Faith, and Lasting Marriage in the Entertainment World
BEST SELLING BOOK!
By Marilyn McCoo (Author)
Billy Davis (Author)
and Mike Yorkey (Author)
Available NOW …at amazon.com
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Visit their official website for the latest
news and concert dates at www.mccoodavis.com
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HENRY
PAUL is
an Americansouthern
rock and countrysinger/songwriter who was an original recording
member of Southern rock band the Outlaws, then left to form the Henry Paul
Band, who is now back with the Outlaws and also was the lead singer for the
country band BlackHawk.
For The
Outlaws, it´s always about the music especially live music! For more than 40
years, the southern rock legend has celebrated triumphs, endured tragedies and
survived legal nightmares to remain one of the most influential and best-loved
bands of the genre. It’s a band of brothers bound together by history, harmony
and the road. It’s about a group that respects its own legacy while refusing to
be defined by its past. But most of all, it’s about playing live, playing for
their audience. The sextet proves just how well this combination works with Legacy
Live, their brand-new double live CD, released on November 18th. “I
want people to hear this album and see our show and realize that The Outlaws
are still there,” says founding member and front man Henry Paul. “Our goal is
to unite the fans and bring the group back into the limelight.”
THE OUTLAWS CURRENT LINE-UP is: Henry Paul – guitars, vocals, Monte Yoho
– drums, Chris Anderson – lead guitar, vocals, Randy Threet – bass, vocals, Dave
Robbins – keyboards, vocals, Steve Grisham – lead guitar, vocals.
Legacy Live consists of two CDs, full to the brim with classics such a ´There Goes Another Love Song`, ´Ghost Riders`, ´Green Grass & High Tides Forever` and ´Freeborn Man` as well as more recent material like ´It´s About Pride`, ´Hidin` Out In Tennessee` and ´So Long`. A total of 20 songs, every one of which proves: the gritty southern rock by The Outlaws mark 2016/2017 is as intense and passionate as it’s always been.
TRACKS CD1: There Goes Another
Love Song * Hurry Sundown * Hidin` Out In Tennessee * Freeborn Man * Born To Be
Bad * Song In The Breeze * Girl From Ohio * Holiday * Gunsmoke * Grey Ghost
CD2: South Carolina * So Long *
Prisoner * Cold Harbor * Trail Of Tears * It`s About Pride * Waterhole *
Knoxville Girl * Green Grass & High Tides Forever * (Ghost) Riders In The
Sky.
Purchase The
Outlaws Double live album "Legacy Live” at amazon.com
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Gs -the true story of an eclectic American family and their Wacky family
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From childhood poet to legendary status is a long,
long road and it´s hard to cut this particular story short .... so why try?
Born in London with music in his family and in his
blood, Ken Hensley formed the dream of being a rock star at the age of 11 when
he bribed his parents into buying him a guitar.
Armed with not much more than sheer determination he
moved from step to step always looking for a way to advance his powerful
ambitions.
This was achieved through bands like The Gods which
went through several incarnations before recording 2 albums for EMI Records and
until the formation of Uriah Heep in 1970, the group in which all of his dreams
came true and which changed his life forever and in many ways.
Ken wrote or co-wrote the majority of Uriah Heep's
songs during this period, including the hit singles
"Lady in Black" (on which he sang lead
vocals), "Easy Livin'" and "Stealin'", as well as "Look at Yourself", on which he also
sang lead vocals, and "Free Me".
The band's classic line-up featured Hensley, Byron,
Box, Kerslake and bassist Gary Thain,
plus the management provided by Gerry Bron (Bronze Records).
During his time with Heep (1970–1980), they recorded 13 studio albums, and the
acclaimed live album "Uriah Heep Live – January 1973" along with many
compilations and singles. Hensley also recorded his first two solo albums,
"Proud Words on a Dusty Shelf" (1973) and "Eager To Please"
(1975) during this time.
Ken will tell you that he is a first and foremost a
writer/composer/lyricist and his enormous history of world-wide hit records is
testimony to this, as is his history of world-wide sales of over 40 million
records.
After returning to Europe from the US, Ken Hensley
began the climb back into rock & roll history and in 2007 released the
acclaimed rock opera Blood On The Highway.
Steadily Ken grew back into the consciousness of his
huge fan base and, either solo or with Live Fire, the live performances
thrilled audiences from Norway to Russia and all points in between.
With his classic autobiography, "When Too Many
Dreams Come True" printed in English, Russian and Bulgarian, the man who
first made his mark in the 20th century is now clearly capturing the 21st.
Recent solo releases included another stunning solo
CD, "Love & Other Mysteries" In 2013, Cherry Red Records released
a brilliant new Live Fire CD called "TROUBLE" which embodied all the
lyrical and musical power of Ken´s best efforts with Heep, transformed into a
21st century classic album.
Live Fire merged some of these great tracks into
their live shows as they stormed every market they visited.
2013 also saw a dramatic increase in the demand for
Ken´s solo shows and this momentum rolled right into 2014, with Live Fire
making its first appearance in Russia, with two sold-out shows in Moscow and
Kaluga.
With tours in Ukraine, Crimea, Latvia and Russia,
Ken continued to grow the audience for his solo shows and The Legends continued
with two memorable concerts on a November "Rock Cruise".
Teamed with Steve Weltman, his partner, manager and
friend, they are planning (some would say "plotting") a lot of
interesting projects, so stay tuned. It has been said before and it´s worth
saying again .... Ken Hensley is a rock & roll legend with no
plans to stop.
And don’t forget to purchase a copy of my book
entitled Check the Gs -the true story of an eclectic American family and their
Wacky family business … or the second edition entitled … Wacky Shenanigans on F
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After playing and
singing with about 15 different bands in Louisiana and Texas, Bobby Kimball
ended up in a band called "The Levee Band", which became a high
watermark of musicianship and talent. In the middle of a tour with The Levee
band, Bobby received a call from a long time musician friend, Jon Smith, who asked him to come to LA and sing
with the musicians who had made up the band "Three Dog Night", one of
Bobby’s favorite bands ever. He had to make a very hard decision to leave, not
only one of the best bands he had ever played with, but also his native
Louisiana home.
After arriving in LA to meet the band, things changed drastically for Bobby. He
was finally in the city where the music industry thrived, and most of the great
musicians and singers who had created the hit songs that drew him into the fold
to become a musician were living and working. After this band got together,
they signed a contract with CBS Records under the name "S.S. Fools",
which was the title of the first and only LP recorded by them. This band lasted
for about 18 months before Bobby decided to leave them for better
opportunities.
During the rehearsal stages of "S.S. Fools", Bobby
first met, and became friends with Jeffery Porcaro (then, the drummer with
"Steely Dan"), and David Paich paych (who had just co-written the
Grammy winning "Silk Degrees" LP with Boz Scaggs). Jeff and David
were at most of our rehearsals, because they loved the music of "Three Dog
Night" as well. A few months after leaving S.S. Fools, Bobby was asked by
Jeff and David (the initial founders of Toto), to become the lead singer. There
were no questions, nor hesitation about his decision to join this band. They
were the best musicians Bobby had ever heard, and a perfect platform for his
voice.
The very first LP Toto released, entitled "Toto", broke out with the
massive hit single, "Hold The Line". The band was nominated for a
Grammy as "Best New Band" that year, but lost to "A Taste of
Honey".
Toto’s music was very well received and the band built a huge following of very
loyal fans. Bobby was in the band for the recording of the first 4 records
("Toto", "Hydra", "Turn Back", and
"TotoIV"). It was the "Toto IV CD" that absolutely defined
the band, and its future. At the 1982 Grammy Awards, The "Toto IV" CD
was nominated for a "record breaking" NINE Grammy Awards. Out of
these nine nominations, the band won SIX Grammy Awards, based on the strength
and popularity of the song, "Rosanna". Also, Steve Lukather,
co-writer of "Turn Your Love Around", with Jay Gradon -Greydon and
Bill Champlin, won a 7th Grammy. Altogether, the band brought home 7 Grammy
Awards that evening, ...which set a precedent for the number of Grammy Awards
ever won by a single band in one year.
It was in the middle of the recording of the 5th CD that some differences broke
out amongst the members of the band, and Bobby was asked to leave Toto. The
band went through several singers, Fergie Frederikson & Joseph Williams, to
name a couple of really great vocalists.
Bobby moved to Germany for 6 years, and recorded his first CD there with Frank
Farian called “The Far Corporation”. This is where he met Simon Philips, who
played drums on the CD. The CD did very well in the charts in Europe, and a 2nd
CD was in the works by then.
Bobby ended up
recording 3 more CDs in Germany:
1. “Rise Up”
2. “Tribute to Ray Charles”
3. “The Toto Classic Hits”
After several
vocalist changes with Toto, in 1998, Bobby was asked to rejoin the band, which
put the band back to it's most original form, and he remained the lead vocalist
for the next 10 years until the band dissolved in 2008.
Not long after his
departure from Germany, Bobby met, and began co-writing his next CD work with
his friend John Zaika. The CD was entitled “All I Ever Needed”. Now, John and
Bobby are starting on their 2nd project, but this time, they have started their
own Record label called:“Future Memories Music”
Bobby and John’s next CD work will be the first thing to be released on that
new label, and then, other artists will be considered to join the label. John
and Bobby are writing the new CD now (May 2011).
Bobby spent about 2 weeks, beginning may 8th, 2011, touring in Kuwait &
Iraq for the US Troops. “It was one of the most interesting tours I’ve ever
done. I learned so much about what was going on in the Middle East, that most
people have no clue about.”
Since the dissolution of Toto in 2008, Bobby has been touring the world over,
non-stop. At this time, he has 6 major tours lined up, and more on the way.
“I’ve never been this busy in my whole career in music. I love touring, and I
always have fun on the road with the fans.”
Bobby Kimball’s latest
solo release
We’re Not in Kansas Anymore
Available NOW at amazon.com
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Bobby Kimball
Official Website …www.bobbykimball.com
And don’t forget to purchase a copy of my book entitled Check the
Gs -the true story of an eclectic American family and their Wacky family
business … or the second edition entitled … Wacky Shenanigans on F Street-
‘Proud to be Politically Incorrect in Washington DC’ ... available now at
amazon.com. You’ll live it!!!
