Legendary Motown artists hit the stage at D.C.’s Constitution Hall
By Patricia McDougall
Several Motown Artists recently appeared at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the holiday season. The artist included the Temptations Revue, featuring Paul Williams Jr., The Delfonics, Blue Magic, The Intruders, Skip Mahoney and The Casuals, The Manhattans and The Blue Notes. Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics joined in on the celebration as well.
The legendary artists sang their beloved Motown hit songs, including Blue Magic’s “Must Have Put a Spell On My Mind,” The Blue Notes’ “Tell The World How I feel About ‘Cha Baby,” The Intruders’ “I Wanna Know Your Name,” The Delfonics’ “For The Love I Gave To You” Skip Mahoney and the Casuals “Bless My Soul,” The Manhattans “Kiss and Say Goodbye” and The Temptations’ “Silent Night.”
Raymond Johnson (left) of The Stylistics, Glenn Leonard Jr. with his father, Glenn Leonard Sr., of The Temptations, Russell Thompkins Jr. of The Stylistics and Johnathan Buckson, also of The Stylistics, make an appearance at Constitution Hall.
The Temptations Revue, featuring Glenn Leonard Jr. (left) , W.T. Williams, Mike Salter III, Terry Horn and Paul Williams Jr. perform live at Constitution Hall.
Michael Muse (left), Johnnie Johnson, Roger Chapman and Dean Cavanaugh, of The Intruders, share a moment before performing.
The Intruders, featuring Dean Cavanaugh (left), Lorenzo Samuels, Curtis Warren and Robert Frye aka Captain Fly hit the stage at Constitution Hall in D.C.
Blue Magic featuring Vernon Sawyer (left), Renardo Haynes, Freddy Ingleton and Bennie BJ Dixson entertain the crowd.
The Delfonics, featuring Johnnie JJ Johnson (left), Michael Muse, Garfield Fleming and Roger Chapman bring the Motown sound to life once again.
The Manhattans return to D.C, featuring Harsey Hemphill Jr., (left), Kirk Hill Jr., Charles Hardy and Keni Jackson.
The Blue Notes featuring John Morris (left), Tyrone Burwell, Donnell Gillespie, Keith Mathews and David Echols perform live at Constitution Hall D.C.
Warren Fountaine (left), George Norris (last original member of Skip Mahoaney’s and The Casuals) and Richard Floyd.
AFRO Photos/Patricia Mc Dougall