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They’re coming from 15 cities & 7 states. And this will be my very last time with you all.
My invitation to you —
It is my hope you will be part of a sparkling and terrific live program. Be part of a day filled with stories, memories, video and sound. WKNR greats Bob Green, Jerry Goodwin and Paul Cannon will be there. They will present the KEENER story. How it started – why it died.
Bill Hennes, former CKLW program director, will present the CKLW story, along with several of the great Big 8 names who will be there.I will present the life and death of WXYZ-WIXIE, along with the original “All Night” Chuck Daugherty. Great Detroit radio remembered from long ago.
Attending will be over 40 celebrities. All together in the same room. Meet them all personally.International recording start Jack Scott will be there, honoring 94 year’s young Robin Seymour, us, along with us. (Will he sing?)
Also, Charlie Langton and FOX 2 will be there to cover it. And we’ll be shooting video for a TV special as well. More fabulous entertainment is slated for, what will ultimately be, a most memorable event.
Reservations are getting scarce.Remember. Not possible for this to ever happen again. Willyou be there?
NEW! A special THANK YOU to senior website contributor Greg Innis of Livonia, Michigan, for recently donating this WKSG-FM radio aircheck to Motor City Radio Flashbacks!
A ROBIN SEYMOUR PHOTO COLLAGE(Created by Jim Feliciano; March 10, 2017)
ARE YOU COMING?
THE LAST REUNION – ‘MEET AND GREET’
(Note: this post was published on this website on April 19. Updated; republished May 11, July 12)
Saturday, September 14, 2019
LOST ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL SOUL JUST RECENTLY. Many of you may not of heard of him or know his name. He was responsible for making sure we all played and heard the Motown music in Detroit. A kind, caring, wonderful lifelong friend who was looking forward to coming to The Last Reunion.
Gordon Prince and I spent many days fishing the unspoiled waters of some of those northern Canadian fly in lakes many only dream about. We’d just talk and wonder at it all. Two young guys looking at their futures and wondering where they would take us, Gordon’s future is complete now. He has joined so many now in heaven.
So we must stress at this time it is important — if you are planning in attending — get your reservations in now. Room capacity is limited for this, for what will be, an unforgettable event. Time is closing in on the calendar. Don’t wait for September to get here. Nor the last minute. By then it may be too late.
Robin and I will look forward to greet you, meet with you, be with you for a final time . . . remember this will never, ever happen again.
As someone said, another reason we must do this . . . last reunion. Honoring Robin Seymour and many others. See a partial-celebrity listing here . . . seriously, if you’re planning on coming get your reservation now before it gets to capacity. I’ll see you again Gordy . . . see you my friend . . . .
To those of you who already have placed your reservations, our heartfelt thanks. See you there. See you then. September 14.
Once in a Lifetime Celebration – Robin Seymour at 93!
And all of us together. One Last Time.
When Robin started there were no real DJs. He was unique. There was no Motown music. No music from the likes of Bob Seger, Mitch Ryder, Martha Reeves, Jack Scott, Mary Wilson, Smokey Robinson. Stevie Wonder, hundreds more local bands and groups. It is said he launched 1000 hits. Many from those people who just may not have had their start had it not been for Robin.
I am reaching out to all of them and every person now on the radio in Detroit to just stop by this great celebration to honor Robin and meet you. Mitch – Bob – Smokey. Are you there ? If you’re one of the artists whose career was touched by this icon, or now on radio/TV, writers, or local officials, let me know and come to this. I will add you to the list of celebs.
Listen, there is no angel supporting this. We are doing it ourselves. So we need your reservations early, now. Great memories to see and hear and hopefully some of those stars who must not forget when . . . .A Bird named Robin helped them to fly and launched their careers.
But make your reservations now. September 14. Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. for more information, go here:
THIS IS A PASSION. PLEASE SHARE THIS. SPREAD THE WORD “THE LAST REUNION – MEET & GREET” (Updated; May 6)
We’ve lost so many. Uncle Russ just days ago. Many years ago I was shooting a TV series for CBS I went to WJR in Detroit early in the morning. We set up the camera and lights. I was waiting for my friend. But he didn’t make it that last morning. JP had passed away. The TV series happened. Mike Clark of “Drew & Mike” was on it. But we lost him too.
Remember Alan Almond? Ever meet him? What about Brother Joel Sebastian or Dave Dials or Bill Bonds or Dave Shafer or Mickey Shorr. How I’d love to talk with Mickey again . . . and Dave.
So this is our chance. This Last Reunion. Never been done. Us all together in the same room to meet and greet each other . . . and listen . . . and share . . . and laugh and remember and ask those questions you’ve always wanted to ask . . . personally. Doesn’t seem fair that I and my colleagues can talk on one side of the speaker and you can just listen . . . but we never meet.
So let’s do this before we can’t. The room is only so big and it will be full . . . And by the way WE’RE ALL buying our reservations too, I have mine. Don’t wait.
So let’s Meet & Greet – September 14. See you then . . . one last time?
Celebrity list is growing every day. These five are Yours Truly (sans horn), Bob Green; WKNR, Charlie O’Brien; the Big 8, Jim “JJ”Johnson; WOMC, and yes . . . that’s Denny McLain, and (more names will be added as) the list will continue to grow.
Until we’re full, get your reservations by going here:
Above article is courtesy freep.com newspaper archive. Copyright 2018. Newspapers.com.
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LEE ALAN WXYZ aircheck date: Monday, February 22, 1965
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NEW! A special THANK YOU to Jim Hampton (WXYZ; 1966), of Los Angeles, CA, for recently donating this WXYZ radio aircheck (unscoped!) to Motor City Radio Flashbacks!
* THE JIM HAMPTON COLLECTION *
WXYZ 1270 LEE ALAN1965 (click on 2x (PC) or ‘stretch’ (mobile device) image for largest detailed view)
CONGRATULATIONS! LEE ALAN
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At this time, Motor City Radio Flashbacks would like to extend our congratulations and best wishes to a Detroit radio legend, Lee Alan.
For those not fully aware, Lee Alan recently announced on his Facebook page he will be leaving his hometown Detroit — “for good” — relocating outside of Michigan (for the very first time) for a warmer location, somewhere, in the south.
And so at this time we say, THANK YOU, Lee Alan. For those special radio moments and wonderful memories you shared with us on Detroit radio “back in the ’60s” (and in the 1970s), “fun radio” as we remembered them on the dial — long time ago. 🙂
You may be leaving us. But remember always Detroit will hold a special place for you, here, in its heart. Always
Above article is courtesy freep.com newspaper archive. Copyright 2018. Newspapers.com.
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BEFORE I GO – A REUNION OUR LAST CHANCE TOGETHER – IN PERSON
A Word by Lee Alan (March 25)
WXYZ-AM 1270 LEE ALANcirca 1964
Thousands of us used to get together every night on the radio. What if we could all have one last time together? For a few hours. Not on the radio, In person. You and me. And as many of my friends from all those great days who are still with us, can get to come. Names you know. Radio-TV people. Music people.
One last time. In one place. Face to face.
You and me. We’ll share stories. Laugh a little. Play some music and sounds from the past. Talk a lot. Remember things. Answer questions. Even cry a little. Just a few short precious and memorable hours. I will soon be leaving the Detroit area for good. But before I go do you think we could get together? You and me together again. In person. Let’s make a memory.
One last time.
— LEE ALAN
UPDATE (April 7): ROBIN SEYMOUR COMING TO THE REUNION!! 92 Years Young and Still “Bobbin with Robbin“
THE REUNION IS ON – MAY 28 – MEMORIAL DAY 3-6PM
Inside at Royal Farmer’s Market – ALL ticket proceeds going to –The Royal Oak Historical Society. Limit 500 Advance Tickets
Above Lee Alan related article is courtesy freep.com newspaper archive. Copyright 2017. Newspapers.com.
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