USA: MOTOWN STARS PERFORM FOR "CITY OF HOPE" CHARITY BENEFIT CONCERT FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH

Record ID: 392086

  • Title: USA: MOTOWN STARS PERFORM FOR "CITY OF HOPE" CHARITY BENEFIT CONCERT FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH
  • Date: 11th October 2001
  • Summary: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (REUTERS) (OCTOBER 11, 2001) (REUTERS) VARIOUS UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BACKLOT WHERE CITY OF HOPE CHARITY EVENT HELD WITH ARRIVALS (2 SHOTS) (0.11) SMV SHERYL CROW TALKING TO MEDIA (0.17) MEDIA CUTAWAY (0.21) SLV SHERYL CROW ON RED CARPET (0.26) SCU SOUNDBITE (English) SINGER SHERYL CROW SAYING: "They started out with Tuberculosis and
  • Embargoed: 26th October 2001 13:00
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  • Location: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
  • Country: USA
  • Topics: Entertainment,General
  • Reuters ID: LVA28IBBUTZTYIVDZ9MLAWFSEWXB
  • Story Text: An eclectic groups of singers came together for a Hollywood musical benefit, raising more than five million dollars for the 'City of Hope', a medical research and treatment organization.
    Hollywood put aside mounting security concerns to attend a Motown-themed music industry bash Thursday (October 11).
    Held at the Universal Studios backlot live performers included Motown legends Smokey Robinson and the Temptations, as well as younger artists such as Sheryl Crow, Mary J. Blige, Melissa Etheridge and Sisqo, all doing their best to erase the crowd's inner city blues.
    The outdoor event raised more than $5.1 million for the City of Hope, a medical research and treatment organization.
    The honouree was Canadian media mogul Edgar Bronfman Jr., executive vice-chairman of Vivendi Universal, whose Universal Music Group unit provided the evening's talent.
    The September 11 tragedy was never far from everyone's minds, with many guests referring to the event.
    Security was tight, with long lines forming at metal detectors, and security guards with dogs.
    Backed by a 30-piece band and a ``Hitsville USA'' facade, Crow was first up on stage singing the Temptations' ``Get Ready'' with help from guitarist Richie Sambora, and returning to duet with Roger Daltrey on ``You Really Got A Hold Of Me.'' The Who frontman also sang ``I Heard It Through the Grapevine'' solo.
    Other singers included Terry Dexter, Gwen Stefani, Shelby Lynne, Sisqo, Bilal and India Arie.
    Notably absent were covers of any songs written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland, the hitmakers behind the Four Tops and the Supremes. The trio have been involved in legal disputes with Gordy for more than 30 years.
    ENDS
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