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Vocal Group Hall Of
Fame 2002*
Well, another year
has passed and here we are at the 2002 Vocal Group Hall
of Fame inductions. This year's festivities were even more
spectacular than last year's banner year.
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The Vocal Group
Hall of Fame as seen from outside.
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Ed and George
are standing with Bob Crosbie the Executive Director of the
Hall.
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This year there
was a "Meet and Greet" at a local mall. This gave
many fans a chance to come out and meet the many stars. George
and Ed acted as emcees for the event.
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Tony Butala of
the Lettermen and co-founder of the Vocal Group Hall of Fame
explains the philosophy and goals of the Hall of Fame.
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George and Ed
are talking with Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and Papas
during the "Meet and Greet".
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Ed and George
have a good laugh with Michelle while Tony Butala of the Lettermen
looks on.
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The night before
the Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies, there was a VIP
dinner and rehearsal. It was an outstanding event.
Where else could you see the likes of the Mamas and Papas,
jay and the Americans, The Clovers, charlie Thomas of the
Drifters and many more all singing together in an informal
fashion. Incredible!!!
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Denny Doherty
and Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and Papas work on "California
Dreaming" during rehearsal.
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The induction
ceremonies were held in the Hall of Fame building itself.
The Hall of Fame has purchased and is refurbishing the Columbia
Theater located in downtown Sharon, just a short walk from
the Hall. At such time that this work is done, both the induction
ceremony as well as the concert will be held in the theater.
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George and Denny
Doherty at the rehearsal dinner.
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Vocal
Group Hall of Fame Inductees for 2002
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From the
40's
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From the 50's
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The Four Knights
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The Chantels,
The Clovers
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The Swan Silvertones
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The Five Keys,
The Harptones
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The Skyliners
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From the
60's
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From the 70's
and 80's
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The Fifth Dimension
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Abba
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The Marcels,
The Shirelles
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Jay and the Americans
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For more information
about the Vocal Group Hall of Fame
Call (724)983-2025
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Just after the
induction ceremony, all this year's Inductees as well as many
previously inducted artists, posed on the grand staircase
for a group picture. What an impressive gathering of legends!
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The evening concert
held the day after the induction ceremony was a fabulous success,
with 6000 fans attending.
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Carfaro Field
in Niles, Ohio was the site for the concert.
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The stage facilities
were top shelf all the way.
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The grandstand
seating was nearly sold to capacity. The infield was set up
for reserved seating and this was sold out.
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An enthusiastic
crowd of 6000 thoroughly enjoyed the 4 hour show.
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Ed and George
welcome the crowd to the 2002 Induction Concert
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Pat Benti, the
Executive Director and founder of F.A.M.E., explains that
F.A.M.E. wants the public to be aware of the large number
of phony singing groups that pass themselves off as the originals.
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Mary Wilson of
the Supremes did an outstanding job, as usual.
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Jay and the Americans
with Jay Trainor and the original members perform for the
crowd.
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Charlie Thomas
of the Drifters sings a duet with Mary Wilson.
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Ed and George
are telling the crowd about "Yesterday's Memories"
and realoldies.com
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We here at realoldies.com
wish to thank Bob Crosbie and the whole staff at the Vocal
Group Hall fo Fame for their gracious hospitality extended
to Ed and George during Induction Week.
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