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T BOOTS HARRIS…UNFORGETTABLE!

September 1st, 2014 | Add a Comment

By Basil Waters– Musician Grub Cooper pays tribute the late T Boots Harris— AMID tributes at the thanksgiving service for veteran entertainment journalist Trevor ‘T Boots’ Harris Saturday, his long-time friend and singer Boris Gardner captured the essence of the sombre occasion with his rendition of Nat King Cole’s Unforgettable. It was a perfect summary that left a lasting impression on the congregation at the First Baptist Church on Sandringham Avenue in St Andrew. Family, journalists and entertainment figures turned out to pay respect to Harris, who died August 16 from a heart attack. Gospel artist Sarah Walker, who said Harris left an indelible mark on her life, performed the inspirational Great is Thy Faithfulness. She recalled Harris once telling her: “If I should pass away before you, I want you to do this … Read entire article »

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THE TALENTED, THE IRRESISTIBLE, AND THE THANKFUL GEM MYERS!

August 31st, 2014 | Add a Comment

Gem Myers performing with Fab Five in 2007— By Carl Gilchrist– It’s hard to accept that Gem Myers’ biggest hit, One Man Woman, was done all of 30 years ago when she was a teenager. It could be seen as a rebuttal to songs of that era by male artistes who glorified having simultaneous relationships with several women. It was released three years after Myers made a life-changing link with the Fabulous Five Band. “I still work with the Fab Five entity,” Myers told Entertainment Avenue. “I mean, when I landed there in 1981, that was the biggest blessing in my life. They taught me all I know. It’s so wonderful to be among those guys. They are great people!” For her, those early years were “nice”. “Those years helped me to hone my skill and helped me to do better and better because … Read entire article »

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