Once In A Lifetime - Motown Legends Live @ Echo Arena Liverpool

Featuring:

THE COMMODORES
MARY WILSON OF THE SUPREMES
MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS
THE MIRACLES
JR. WALKER’S ALL STARS"

Tony Denton Promotions are synonymous with putting the best live shows on in the UK and the ‘Once In A Lifetime’ brand always means quality and a unique chance to see a collection of stars together on the same stage for one night only! We are delighted to announce that ‘Once In A Lifetime – Motown Legends Live Tour 2009’ will be coming to the Echo Arena Liverpool on 28 June 2009.

To tie in with the celebration of 50 years of Motown in 2009 this very special tour is a first, with an outstanding line up of the cream of the era that features The Commodores, Mary Wilson Of The Supremes, Martha Reeves & The Vandella’s, The Miracles and JR. Walker’s All Stars. This may be your last chance to see these incredibly talented stars perform on the same bill.

THE COMMODORES – are one of the biggest-selling groups of the 70s and had many of the decades best loved hits including ‘Three Times A Lady’ (No 1) (Motown’s biggest selling single ever!), ‘Sail On’ (No. 8), ‘Easy’ (No. 9), ‘Machine Gun’ (No. 20), ‘Wonderland’ (No. 40) and ‘Still’ (No 4) and in the eighties with ‘Nightshift’ (No 3) for which they won a Grammy for. They were discovered after supporting the Jackson Five and went onto sell over 60 million records for their Motown releases alone! In 2002 they were inducted into the US Hall Of Fame.

MARY WILSON OF THE SUPREMES – Mary Wilson was one third of the most successful female singing groups in recording history. With the songwriting team of Holland-Dozier-Holland, the Supremes became America’s most prolific hit makers and helped establish the distinct Motown sound that made the band one of the most influential and successful icons of the 60s & 70s. Their many hits include ‘Baby Love’ (No 1), ‘Where Did Our Love Go’ (No 3), ‘Stop! In The Name Of Love’ (No.7), ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ (No 3), ‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On’ (No. 8), ‘The Happening’ (No. 6), ‘Reflections’ (No. 5), ‘Stoned Love’ (No. 3) ‘I’m Going To Make You Love Me’ (No. 3) and ‘Nathan Jones’ (No 5). As testimony to the success of the Supremes they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 1994 were honored with their star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. Mary accepted the honor on behalf of Diana and Flo. Wilson performed for President Clinton as part of the Millennium celebration at the White House and has two best selling books including her 1986 autobiography, ‘Dreamgirl... My Life As A Supreme’ and ‘Supreme Faith... Someday We'll Be Together’.

MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS - Motown’s ultimate soul diva who started as an assistant at the label that made her famous! With The Vandellas she had many hits that included ‘Nowhere To Run’ (No. 4), ‘Dancing In The Street’ (No. 4), ‘Heatwave’, ‘Third Finger Left Hand’ and ‘Jimmy Mac’. Martha also provided vocals on Marvin Gaye’s first three hits. Today, Martha maintains a dual career alongside the music. Most days will find her serving as a member of the City Council for her beloved Detroit, and speaking out as the city’s most vibrant and visible ambassador.

THE MIRACLES - were the first Motown group to break through giving the label its first gold record for selling a million copies. Their hits include ‘Tears Of A Clown’ (No. 1), ‘Love Machine’ (No. 3), ‘(Come ‘Round Here) I’m The One You Need’ (No. 13). ‘I Don’t Blame You At All’ (No. 11) and ‘Tracks Of My Tears’ (No. 9). Bobby Rogers’s alongside former frontman Smokey Robinson co wrote some of the most memorable Motown songs including "Going To a Go-Go" (Miracles) & "The Way You Do The Things You Do" (Temptations).

JR. WALKER ‘S ALL STARS - Known the world over as the "Ultimate Motown Party Band", Jr. Walker’s "All Stars" present a spectacular live performance of unforgettable, non-stop foot stomping hits including ‘Road Runner’, ‘What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)’, ‘Walk In The Night’ and ‘Take Me Girl, I’m Ready,’ that guarantee everyone is on their feet within minutes of the group hitting the stage.

Venue

Echo Arena Liverpool, Liverpool

Dates

Date 28 Jun 2009

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Parking & Transport

• On site parking