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LOS ANGELES
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The
Recording
Academy
and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) presents musical event
GRAMMY Jam. The Grammy Jam celebrated the music of 22-time GRAMMY
Award-winning artist Stevie Wonder. The event, was presented by
Mercedes-Benz
USA,
and took place Dec. 10 at the Orpheum Theatre in
Los Angeles.
Eric Benét, George Benson, Josh Groban,
Anthony Hamilton, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, Hootie & The
Blowfish, India.Arie, James Ingram, Randy Jackson, Reggie Benjamin,
Kerry Gordy, Tom Mesereau, Minnie Foxx and Stevie Wonder are among the
dozens of musical guests that attended.
Reggie Benjamin the “First Indian Pop
Artist in
America,”
must be making his country proud. It was literally jaw dropping when
Pop Star Reggie Benjamin showed up and walked the Red Carpet with
style, charisma and the biggest Industry Giants!!! Reggie Benjamin
appeared at the event with Music Mogul Kerry Gordy, of Motown fame
(Reggie’s Manager), friend and powerhouse Attorney Tom Mesereau,
(Michael Jackson’s attorney, who was named the top 10 Most Fascinating
People on the Barbara Walters Special), and Minnie Foxx, (a talented
Actor, Model and Singer, who has appeared in a wide variety of
Television, Film, Theatre, Radio, Print, Fashion and Entertainment
Productions).
As I learn more about Reggie Benjamin and what he has accomplished, the
story is truly amazing. He was the First Indian to chart on the
Billboard charts, filmed his video at the famed Playboy Mansion, had 2
top 10 hits in a row, in more than 25 countries, was just named the #3
artist in Japan for the year 2005, played for a sold out All State
Arena, performed the National Anthem at Dodgers stadium, (in the history
of the LA Dodgers, never has an Indian performed there), and the list
goes on and on and on, just like his career will I’m sure. Reggie also
played at the
Dallas
Convention center
and was 1 of 3 major acts. Reggie was first to perform, after a standing
ovation, the other 2 acts came on and the crowd shouted and demanded for
Reggie to get back on, the crowd made such a fuss that the MC of the
evening had to come back out in front of the other 2 acts, and said “we
will bring Reggie Back!” For more information on Reggie Benjamin visit
his website
www.reggiebenjamin.com
Raj P Desai
Freelance Journalist |
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New
Decade Inc.