'5TH DIMENSION'
MUSIC LEGENDS MARILYN McCOO
AND BILLY DAVIS JR. INTERVIEWED
ON THE RAY SHASHO RADIO SHOW
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, UP AND 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
MARILYN McCOO AND BILLY DAVIS JR.
INTERVIEWED ON
THE RAY SHASHO SHOW -BBS RADIO
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Visit their official website for the latest
news and concert dates at www.mccoodavis.com
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and Billy on Facebook at www.facebook.com/McCooDavis
And on Twitter
at …
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