About Larry Johnson
Larry Johnson, ENTERTAINER. That basically says it all. This versatile talent has virtually tackled and accomplished all phases of the entertainment business. With over 35 years experience, ...
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A true Motown artist from Detroit, Larry Johnson is a touring, International recording artist, with extensive experience worldwide. Larry has sang lead vocals on tour with 4 different former lead singers of The Temptations, and one former lead singer of The Four Tops. Larry has also toured the United Kingdom with a former lead singer of The Drifters and his Drifters group. Most notably touring as one of the lead singers with 3X Grammy Award Winner, the late Richard treet, former lead singer of The Temptations (1971-1992), and his Temptation's group.
LARRY JOHNSON’S ESSENCE OF MOTOWN
Larry Johnson’s Essence Of Motown brings together the excitement of good vocals, choreography and genre versatility to any venue. Performing Pop, Rock, Country, Oldies, R & B, and of course, the Motown Sound. As a group, they have performed together for the past 10 years in venues all over the state of Florida and beyond. Larry, Stephani, Greg, Michael, Cande and DiDi harmoniously work together to bring the best performance for all. Touring professional Larry Johnson has over 16 years experience performing all over the world as one of the lead singers with four different former lead singers of the legendary Motown group, The Temptations, and one former member of The Four Tops. Initially touring with the late Ali Ollie Woodson (Treat her Like A Lady), and his Temptation’s group, The Emperors Of Soul, then went on to perform and tour for 9 years with the late Richard Street (Papa Was A Rolling Stone), and his Temptation’s group. Larry also performed and tours as 1st tenor lead vocals with A Temptation's Revue featuring Grammy Award winner, former lead singer of The Temptations Barrington "Bo" Henderson. More recently Larry has toured with the legendary Theo Peoples and his Temptations/Four Tops Revue. Larry also had a series of performances with the legendary Ray Lewis (former lead singer of The Drifters) in the United Kingdom, as well as solo performances in Japan, Germany, Sweden, England and more. Larry has also written songs & recorded with chart topping artists and producers in Sweden. Larry has over 35 years of professional experience and coming from a strong extensive corporate background, he has performed for many major corporations throughout the country and abroad.
Stephani Grace has been singing professionally for the past 6 years, and brings versatility and power vocals to the Essence of Motown. Stephani grew up in choral classes, eventually earning a music scholarship to college. After joining the Marine Corps and starting a family, she is back to her passion in music, performing songs in all genres by the top female vocalists of our era, from Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion to Etta James and everyone in between.
DiDi McFadden has over 22 years experience as a professional entertainer. Getting her start initially as a very versatile vocalist/drummer in her family band. An amazing drummer, as well as playing guitar, bass, keyboards and ukelele, DiDi worked as the main drummer for 15 years in her former band she formed back in Hawaii. She has also performed with other top artists back in Hawaii, as she toured the Hawaiian Islands, several cruise ships, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Lake Tahoe. She brings that same professionalism, versatility, smooth vocals and energy to The Essence Of Motown.
Collectively, this group has all the tools to perform in any venue and any situation. The Essence Of Motown has the energetic versatility to custom design performances for any entertainment need.
For more information and appearance schedule, please click on www.myppk.com/get/LarryJohnson For bookings call Larry at 561-685-5060 or email at SingLJsing@yahoo.com
LARRY JOHNSON EXPERIENCE...
Currently Performing with:
Can't Get Next To You - The Temptations Experience, performing nationwide with 5 vocalists who each have sang, performed and toured with actual former members of The Temptations and The Four Tops, presenting an authentic tribute to these fabulous groups. A Michael Yorkell/Hipshot Management Production
August 2019 - present
The Magic Of Motown - performing Motown concerts, paying tributes to all the legendary male & female Motown artists, and keeping the Motown legacy alive. A Michael Yorkell/Hipshot Management production
Sept 2019 - present
Elements - The Ultimate Earth, Wind & Fire Experience.. A tribute to this fabulous group. A Michael Yorkell/Hipshot Management production
Jan 2018 - present
Theo Peoples Temps & Tops Revue - Performing concerts with the legendary Theo Peoples, who is the only man in history to be the lead singer of both The Temptations and The Four Tops.
A Michael Yorkell/Hipshot Management production
une 2017 - 2019
Motown In Motion - a tribute to the Motown sound This four man groups performing songs from the Motown era. A Joey Dale Production
Feb 2016 - 2019
Elevated Soul presents "An Essence Of Motown", A tribute to the amazing Motown Sound, plus much more.
Larry Johnson's Essence Of Motown, feat. Didi McFadden, Stephani Grace, Cande Rivers, Greg Woods, & Michael White - A Tribute To Motown & More, covering all genres of music in the great American Songbook.
May 2009 - Present
A Temptation's Revue featuring Grammy Award Winner, Barrington "Bo" Henderson, former lead singer of The Temptations '98 - '03. A Tribute To The Music Of The Temptations, the Motown sound and more. A Michael Yorkell/Hipshot Management production
Feb. 2013 - 2018
Also performed with:
3x Grammy Award, 2x American Music Award winner Richard Street's Temptations Group, (Papa Was A Rolling Stone), Richard Street was one of The Temptations lead singers from '71-'95,
Position: 1st tenor lead vocals
Time Period: March 2004 - February 2013
The Temptations' legendary former lead singer, Ali "Ollie" Woodson (Treat Her Like A Lady, Lady Soul) and his "Emperors Of Soul" Temptations Group.
Position: 2nd tenor lead vocals
Time period : March 2004- Feb 2005
One Vision Enterprises/Treasure Coast Talent Management
Position: Executive Director/ Owner
Time Period: January 2001 - Present
Description: Marketing solo & group/band performances ( LJP1 Band, OneVision Band, Larry Johnson's Essence Of Motown, and Larry Johnson & Elevated Soul, Larry Johnson's Essence Of Motown Temptation's Tribute) and providing talent to venues, functions and corporate events. Marketing, Logistics Staffing, Training/Mentoring and promoting all aspects of the entertainment business.
Horizon Vocal group/Ingram Productions
Position: Lead vocals, Spokesperson (founding member)
Time Period: February 1988 - December 2000
Description: One of the founding members of this high energy vocal performance dance group, touring nationally for numerous major corporations, festivals, corporate parties, events. Also as recording artists, released the popular dance hit (w/video) "Swing Engine", which enjoyed regional and national success, including airing regularly on B.E.T.'s television video channel...and reaching #1 on the charts in the Caribbean, and stayed in the top 10 for 11 consecutive months.
Members
- Larry Johnson - Vocals, Actor, Producer, Writer
- Al Shikaly - Saxophone, Musical Director
- Joel Brown - Bass
- Dyrell Brown - Drums
- Tavares Nottage - Keyboards
- Brian Gill, Ruben Caban - Trumpet, Trombone
- William Gamble - Guitar
- Stephani Grace, Cande Rivers - Vocals
- DiDi McFadden - Vocals, Drums, Percussion
- Greg Woods, Michael White - Vocals
Press
Larry Johnson's Motown & More at Sailors Return
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Press
Larry Johnson with Richard Street's Temptations radio interview
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Blog talk radio Larry Johnson Richard Street's Temptations interview
Richard Street's Temptation's at The Pavillion Theatre in the United Kingdom
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Richard Street's Temptation's at The Pavillion Theatre in the United Kingdom, 2013 England Germany tour
Performance in Stockholm, Sweden
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Performing "Bump That Noise" at The Spy Bar in Stockholm.
Larry Johnson with Solid Gold
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A private event with the corporate band Solid Gold
ARCHIVE PRESS POST
Motown welcomes 2008 USBC Women's Championships
4/10/2008
By Wendy Clem
USBC Communications
Larry Johnson SCORES..!!!
CANTON, Mich. - Motown tempted female bowlers from across the United States with the dulcet tones of a Temptations style singer at the opening ceremonies for the 2008 United States Bowling Congress Women's Championships at Super Bowl Lanes in suburban Detroit.
Veteran entertainer Larry Johnson, who tours as part of a Temptations review, brought the crowd to its feet with Stevie Wonder, the Temptations and Smokey Robinson classics, getting the event off to a rousing start.
Johnson was preceded by USBC Hall of Famer and Detroit area native Cheryl Daniels, who performed the national anthem, and the presentation of the colors by Detroit's Southwestern High School Prospectors Junior ROTC.
Detroit hosted the event in 1928 and 1953 and set the stage for a warm third statewide welcome. Luminaries ranging from local to national appeared in person or sent video messages to the first wave of about 36,000 bowlers as the 88 days of competition officially began.
Super Bowl underwent considerable sprucing up and structural change to accommodate the event under one roof, and the community welcomed bowlers along Ford Road with large, colorful hand-painted bowling pins throughout that main travel route.
"We've been trying since 1999 to have this in Detroit," said Mark Voight of Farmington Hills, Mich., the Community Bowling Centers proprietor. After losing out to Fort Lauderdale and Tulsa to hold the tournament several years ago, they formulated a plan of attack: "We hugged all 5,000 delegates in 2002."
"The first time, we weren't prepared for why people wouldn't want to come," said Libbi Fletcher of Warren, Mich., President of the Metro Detroit USBC and a member of the USBC Board of Directors. "So we went back and changed our focus on really wanting them here, and it worked."
The ceremonial team mass ball shot followed the opening ball thrown by U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone, Assistant Adjunct for Veterans Affairs in Michigan.
The USBC Women's Championships are sponsored by Eldorado, Silver Legacy and Circus Circus Hotel/Casinos in Reno, Nev., as well as Kegel, the official lane maintenance provider.
Richard Street Temptation's show article/Review
http://www.concertlivewire.com/tempt.htm
Larry Johnson's Motown & More at Sailors Return
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Larry Johnson's Motown & More at Sailors Return
Influences
Eddie Kendricks, Russell Thompkins Jr., Oliver Cheatham, The Temptations, Prince, Eric Benet, Maxwell