Charlie O’Brien Collection: Deborah Seymour, Robin, Tom Howard, Art CerviSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Deborah Seymour, Robin Seymour (book signing) September 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Colin Kennedy, Johnny WilliamsSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Pat St. John, Big Jim EdwardsSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Joey Reynolds, Lee AlanSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Lee Alan, Erik Smith September 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Robin Seymour September 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Lee Alan, Robin Seymour September 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Lee Alan, Robin Seymour September 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Robin SeymourSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Robin Seymour, Jack ScottSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Lee Alan, Dick Purtan September 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Bob GreenSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Bob Green, Jerry GoodwinSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Paul CannonSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Jerry Goodwin, Paul Cannon, Bob Green, Erik SmithSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Pat St. John, Phlash Phelps, Tom KellySeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Big Jim EdwardsSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: The ReflectionsSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Super Max September 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Robin Seymour, Scott MorganSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Jo Jo Shutty MacGregor, Joey ReynoldsSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Johnny Williams, Charlie O’BrienSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Bob AlisonSeptember 14, 2019
— CHARLIE O’BRIEN Digital Artist —
A special THANK YOU to Charlie O’Brien for providing this website these fabulous images he took at the ‘Last Reunion’ event held at The Suburban Collection Showplace, in Novi, MI., September 14, 2019.
For more on photography by Charlie O’Brien, check out his amazing website showcasing many of his creative artistry behind the photo lens, by going HERE
Photo Artistry by Charlie O’Brien is also linked on this website’s blogroll as well.
LEE ALAN
— A Special Thank You —
Lee, we thank you for the opportunity you gave us that we may attend an event where the Detroit stars of radio shined one more time. This would not have been possible without you. In honoring Robin Seymour, and, Detroit radio, you made this a special day we will not forget.
Thank you, Lee Alan. Thanks . . . for making this happen
CKLW BIG 8:Charlie O’Brien, Jo-Jo Shutty MacGregor, Johnny Williams, Bill Hennes, Pat. St. John, Big Jim Edwards, Super Max Kinkel. (Photo courtesy Tom Howard/Big 8 CKLW Facebook) September 14, 2019
WKNR KEENER 13: Paul Cannon, Robin Seymour, Dick Purtan, Bob Green, Jerry Goodwin, Pat St. John. (Photo courtesy Scott Westerman /Keener 13.com Facebook) September 14, 2019
Hundreds will gather tomorrow from 1 to 6 pm, Suburban Collection Showplace for the last time together in person . . . ever.
The people who planned past “reunions” forgot that without you, few of the Radio – TV – Journalist – Music people would have ever been known, YOU WERE EXCLUDED. For that matter would there ever been a Motown as we knew it without YOU? This time YOU ARE THE CELEBRITY. You’re included.
This time its for YOU.
Robin Seymour is here now. 40 or 50 of those golden voices and legacy backgrounds are here too. Not just milling around, but for a program event worthy of the soundtrack of our lives.
Today’s the last day for tickets online. Tickets at the door will cost a bit more. We’ll be waiting for you . . . to meet you in person . . . this is your day don’t miss this . . . it will never happen again.
Radio/TV – Authors – Music Professionals – Celebrities
Exciting update . . . .
Allen Rawls, Board Member Trustee of Hitsville, the Motown Museum will publicly recognize and honor 93 year old Robin Seymour for his contribution to the Motown phenomenon. Meet Allen and other Motown names who will be there. Does anyone believe that anything like this could possibly ever happen again?
And we are only a week away!
The radio DJs, TV personalities, authors, and noted music professionals will tell personal stories you’ve never heard before. Honoring Robin Seymour in person.
Bob Green, Jerry Goodwin and Paul Cannon (and Robin Seymour) will tell you how Keener started. . . why it passed away. The music. The sounds. The secrets . . . never before told in public . . . and never again.
All part of a great program come September 14. Hundreds of us in one place to meet, talk, hear and ask questions that will trigger precious memories.
And what about Bob Seger . . . come meet the man who has written The Bob Seger Story. After this . . . No more appearances for me . . . ever . . . but this one time will be our best.
Bill Hennes, renown former CKLW program director, he will present the CKLW story, along with several of the great Big 8 names who will be there. Jo-Jo Shutty MacGregor. Super Max. Charlie O’Brien. Duke Windsor. Gary Burbank. Tom Shannon. Johnny Williams.
Yours truly will present the life and death of WXYZ-WIXIE, along with the original “All Night” Chuck Daugherty. Great Detroit radio remembered from long ago. Remember Joey Reynolds? Will be there as well.
In attendance, over 40 celebrities. Meet them all personally. International recording star Jack Scott will be there, honoring 94 years’ young Robin Seymour, us, there along with all of us. Fabulous entertainment is slated for, what will ultimately be, a most memorable event.
As we draw closer to September 14, reservations are getting scarce. Remember. Not possible for this to ever happen again.
While you still can — reserve a spot for you. A loved one. Invite a friend. Again, this special event will take place, Saturday Sept 14, at the famousSuburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Mi. (Program link highlighted; from the official Suburban Collection website).
It is my hope you will be part of a sparkling and terrific live program. A special day filled with stories, memories, video and sound. A night to remember.
Meanwhile, 7 days away and counting. Come see us . . . make a memory on an event you won’t forget.
LEE ALAN
Saturday, September 7, 2019
See the celebrities here. You can purchase your reservations, here:
Radio/TV – Authors – Music Professionals – Celebrities
They’re coming from 15 cities & 7 states. And this will be my very last time with you all.
We are only 14 days away —
The radio DJs, TV personalities, Authors, and Music Professionals will tell personal stories you’ve never heard before. Honoring Robin Seymour in person. What went on when the microphones were off? Remember the late Mickey Shorr? For the first time ever Mickey talks about Payola that he never was a part of . . . IN HIS OWN VOICE.
Paul Cannon. Jerry Goodwin. Bob Green and the original KEY MEN OF MUSIC will tell you how it started. . . why it died. The music. The sounds. The secrets . . . never before told in public . . . and never again.
All part of a great program come September 14. Hundreds of us in one place to meet, talk, hear and ask questions that will trigger precious memories.
And What about Bob Seger . . . come meet the man who has written The Bob Seger Story. After this . . . No more appearances for me . . . ever . . . but this one time will be our best. It will be remembered for decades.
Please be there with us. It is my hope you will be part of a sparkling and terrific live program. A special day filled with stories, memories, video and sound.
Bill Hennes, former CKLW program director, he will present the CKLW story, along with several of the great Big 8 names who will be there. Jo-Jo Shutty MacGregor. Super Max. Charlie O’Brien. Duke Windsor. Gary Burbank. Tom Shannon.
Yours truly will present the life and death of WXYZ-WIXIE, along with the original “All Night” Chuck Daugherty. Great Detroit radio remembered from long ago. Remember Joey Reynolds? Will be there as well.
In attendance will be over 40 celebrities. Meet them all personally. International recording star Jack Scott will be there, honoring 94 years’ young Robin Seymour, us, there along with all of us.
Our friend Charlie Langton from FOX 2 will be there covering it. We will shoot video for a TV special as well. And fabulous entertainment is slated for, what will ultimately be, a most memorable event.
As we draw closer to September 14, reservations are getting scarce. Remember. Not possible for this to ever happen again.
While you can — reserve a spot for you. A loved one. Invite a friend. Again, this specialevent will take place, Saturday Sept 14, at the famous Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Mi. (Program link highlighted; from the official Suburban Collection website).
Meanwhile, 14 days away and counting. Will you be there?
(L-R): Dave Prince, Danny Taylor, Pat Murphy, Jim Hampton, Lee Alan, Marc Avery
Missing from this 1966 photograph was Joey Reynolds. Hired away from Cleveland’s WIXY in April, Reynolds was only on WXYZ for a brief time. Six months. Friday, September 17, 1966 was his last day on WXYZ.
When this photograph was taken late in September, two stories why he left emerged. Reynolds had resigned in pursuit of a new career as a recording producer. Or, Joey Reynolds left the Motor City for the east coast for Hartford, Connecticut’s WDRC.
A special THANK YOU to Jim Hampton for providing this (wonderful) WXYZ photo memory with Motor City Radio Flashbacks.
Radio/TV – Authors – Music Professionals – Celebrities
They’re coming from 15 cities & 7 states. And this will be my very last time with you all.
We are 30 days away —
It is my hope you will be part of a sparkling and terrific live program. Be part of a special day filled with stories, memories, video and sound. Meet WKNR greats Bob Green, Jerry Goodwin and Paul Cannon. They will present the KEENER story. How it started – why it died.
Bill Hennes, former CKLW program director, he will present the CKLW story, along with several of the great Big 8 names who will be there. Yours truly will present the life and death of WXYZ-WIXIE, along with the original “All Night” Chuck Daugherty. Great Detroit radio remembered from long ago.
In attendence will be over 40 celebrities. All together in the same room. Meet them all personally. International recording star Jack Scott will be there, honoring 94 years’ young Robin Seymour, us, there along with us.
Our Fox 2 friend Charlie Langton will be there to cover it. And we will be shooting video for a TV special as well. More fabulous entertainment is slated for, what will ultimately be, a most memorable event.
As we draw closer to September 14, reservations are getting scarce. Remember. Not possible for this to ever happen again.
This special event will take place, Saturday Sept 14, from 1 to 6pm at the Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Mi. Reserve a spot for you or two for a friend before it’s too late.
Radio/TV – Authors – Music Professionals – Celebrities
They’re coming from 15 cities & 7 states. And this will be my very last time with you all.
My invitation to you —
It is my hope you will be part of a sparkling and terrific live program. Be part of a day filled with stories, memories, video and sound. WKNR greats Bob Green, Jerry Goodwin and Paul Cannon will be there. They will present the KEENER story. How it started – why it died.
Bill Hennes, former CKLW program director, will present the CKLW story, along with several of the great Big 8 names who will be there.I will present the life and death of WXYZ-WIXIE, along with the original “All Night” Chuck Daugherty. Great Detroit radio remembered from long ago.
Attending will be over 40 celebrities. All together in the same room. Meet them all personally.International recording start Jack Scott will be there, honoring 94 year’s young Robin Seymour, us, along with us. (Will he sing?)
Also, Charlie Langton and FOX 2 will be there to cover it. And we’ll be shooting video for a TV special as well. More fabulous entertainment is slated for, what will ultimately be, a most memorable event.
Reservations are getting scarce.Remember. Not possible for this to ever happen again. Willyou be there?
NEW! A special THANK YOU to senior website contributor Greg Innis of Livonia, Michigan, for recently donating this WKSG-FM radio aircheck to Motor City Radio Flashbacks!
A ROBIN SEYMOUR PHOTO COLLAGE(Created by Jim Feliciano; March 10, 2017)
ARE YOU COMING?
THE LAST REUNION – ‘MEET AND GREET’
(Note: this post was published on this website on April 19. Updated; republished May 11, July 12)
Saturday, September 14, 2019
LOST ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL SOUL JUST RECENTLY. Many of you may not of heard of him or know his name. He was responsible for making sure we all played and heard the Motown music in Detroit. A kind, caring, wonderful lifelong friend who was looking forward to coming to The Last Reunion.
Gordon Prince and I spent many days fishing the unspoiled waters of some of those northern Canadian fly in lakes many only dream about. We’d just talk and wonder at it all. Two young guys looking at their futures and wondering where they would take us, Gordon’s future is complete now. He has joined so many now in heaven.
So we must stress at this time it is important — if you are planning in attending — get your reservations in now. Room capacity is limited for this, for what will be, an unforgettable event. Time is closing in on the calendar. Don’t wait for September to get here. Nor the last minute. By then it may be too late.
Robin and I will look forward to greet you, meet with you, be with you for a final time . . . remember this will never, ever happen again.
As someone said, another reason we must do this . . . last reunion. Honoring Robin Seymour and many others. See a partial-celebrity listing here . . . seriously, if you’re planning on coming get your reservation now before it gets to capacity. I’ll see you again Gordy . . . see you my friend . . . .
To those of you who already have placed your reservations, our heartfelt thanks. See you there. See you then. September 14.
Once in a Lifetime Celebration – Robin Seymour at 93!
And all of us together. One Last Time.
When Robin started there were no real DJs. He was unique. There was no Motown music. No music from the likes of Bob Seger, Mitch Ryder, Martha Reeves, Jack Scott, Mary Wilson, Smokey Robinson. Stevie Wonder, hundreds more local bands and groups. It is said he launched 1000 hits. Many from those people who just may not have had their start had it not been for Robin.
I am reaching out to all of them and every person now on the radio in Detroit to just stop by this great celebration to honor Robin and meet you. Mitch – Bob – Smokey. Are you there ? If you’re one of the artists whose career was touched by this icon, or now on radio/TV, writers, or local officials, let me know and come to this. I will add you to the list of celebs.
Listen, there is no angel supporting this. We are doing it ourselves. So we need your reservations early, now. Great memories to see and hear and hopefully some of those stars who must not forget when . . . .A Bird named Robin helped them to fly and launched their careers.
But make your reservations now. September 14. Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. for more information, go here:
THIS IS A PASSION. PLEASE SHARE THIS. SPREAD THE WORD “THE LAST REUNION – MEET & GREET” (Updated; May 6)
We’ve lost so many. Uncle Russ just days ago. Many years ago I was shooting a TV series for CBS I went to WJR in Detroit early in the morning. We set up the camera and lights. I was waiting for my friend. But he didn’t make it that last morning. JP had passed away. The TV series happened. Mike Clark of “Drew & Mike” was on it. But we lost him too.
Remember Alan Almond? Ever meet him? What about Brother Joel Sebastian or Dave Dials or Bill Bonds or Dave Shafer or Mickey Shorr. How I’d love to talk with Mickey again . . . and Dave.
So this is our chance. This Last Reunion. Never been done. Us all together in the same room to meet and greet each other . . . and listen . . . and share . . . and laugh and remember and ask those questions you’ve always wanted to ask . . . personally. Doesn’t seem fair that I and my colleagues can talk on one side of the speaker and you can just listen . . . but we never meet.
So let’s do this before we can’t. The room is only so big and it will be full . . . And by the way WE’RE ALL buying our reservations too, I have mine. Don’t wait.
So let’s Meet & Greet – September 14. See you then . . . one last time?
Celebrity list is growing every day. These five are Yours Truly (sans horn), Bob Green; WKNR, Charlie O’Brien; the Big 8, Jim “JJ”Johnson; WOMC, and yes . . . that’s Denny McLain, and (more names will be added as) the list will continue to grow.
Until we’re full, get your reservations by going here:
