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Even though Player had five top forty hits, they are best known internationally for their classic number one song "Baby Come Back" in 1978. Having performed on national TV during the 2010 Hollywood Christmas parade, the PGA Golf Tour event in Palm Springs CA, and various Palm Springs casinos, PLAYER is back and better than ever with original lead singer Peter Beckett(also of Little River Band) and original bass player Ronn Moss (also of TV soap 'The Bold & the Beautiful')Look for their new single "Baby Don't Come Back" soon!
Lead singer Peter Beckett has enjoyed a successful career as a songwriter and producer, having written songs for; Heart, Olivia Newton-John, Kenny Rodgers, Poco, The Temptations, Janet Jackson, and The Commodores, to name a few. Peter also garnered many movie credits for 'The Karate Kid', 'Two of a Kind', 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure', Major League', 'Frankie and Johnny', 'Rock Star', 'Basic', 'Termininator 3', 'Beyond Borders', 'Life or Something Like It', and 'Dirty Dancing 2', including a Grammy nomination for St. Elmo's Fire. Peter also spent 8 years in the 90's touring with Little River Band as a featured artist performing his hit "Baby Come Back" at every show.
Ronn Moss, original bassist for Player and 24 year veteran as Ridge Forrester on CBS television's "The Bold And The Beautiful", recently came second on Italy's "Dancing With The Stars".
The band will be touring in 2011 and are looking forward to playing some brand new material, along with the hits and some good old rock and roll.
www.Player-theband.com
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In 1982, White landed his first job performing as Diamond at Mr. F's Supper Club in the greater Detroit metropolitan area. It was here, with the help of The Jazz Singer (1980 film), that he studied Diamond's look and performance style. Within six months, Jay quit his day job as an insurance salesman to work as an impersonator full time. He had performed at the club for five years when a mutual friend sent word to Legends in Concert producer John Stuart in Las Vegas, NV. Now 1989, after an audition and a seven week run in Reno Nevada, Jay moved with his wife and three children from Utica Michigan to Las Vegas to perform with Legends in the Imperial Palace Hotel ana Casino. Jay would become the longest running act at Legends, performing in the hotel for almost nine years. White also was the first person to ever perform with Legends as a "living" legend (a musician still alive). After Legends in Concert, Jay went on to play corporate functions, cruises, and venues as a solo performer with a live band.
Since 1999, Jay has been performing in a recurring house show at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada inside the Le Bistro Theatre. His shows occur at 7:00pm nightly except Fridays and Saturdays, with some exceptions. He is known for not only portraying Neil's singing voice, guitar playing and look, but also emulates the onstage banter and joke styles of Neil Diamond shown in his tours. His current show features several montages about the life of Neil Diamond, and works as more as a tribute band show than an impersonation show. In November 2005, Jay played his 1,000th show as Neil Diamond to a sold-out auditorium. On December 3, 2009, due to low attendance and ticket sales brought on by the current economy, Jay White performed his final show at the Riviera Hotel/Casino. He is currently focusing on a self written musical show dedicated to the life and times of Neil Diamond.
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Born: September 12 in Dallas, Texas
Freddie Pool began her professional career in the early 1960s, as a member of the girl group: “THE DELICATES”. The quartet recorded several singles for the Challenge, Soultown, and Pulsar Record labels. Previously, Pool had caught the attention of Motown Records founder, Berry Gordy, who invited her to record a demo for his company. Upon completion of the session for a tune entitled "Crying," which featured Patrice Holloway on backup vocals, Gordy expressed an interest in signing to a solo deal. She opted not to accept the offer, preferring instead to stay with “THE DELICATES”, who she continued to perform with until the early '70s.
Pool went on to become a founding member of the female trio: “WILD HONEY”. R&B star: Vesta Williams, Marie Marsh, and Rena Scott were her group mates, at various times. Ron Townson (of “The Fifth Dimension”) was their mentor. The trio performed in some of the world's Pool most elite hotel lounges and nightclubs with the likes of: (former Supreme) Jean Terrell, Ben Vereen, and Townson, himself. Before disbanding in the early '80s, the group recorded several tracks for a proposed, but ultimately unreleased, album project in Canada.
Throughout the '70s, '80s, and into the '90s, Pool provided backup vocals for artists such as: Lola Falana, Sammy Davis Jr, Lisa Stansfield, and Gladys Knight. She managed her own 12 piece band: THE MOTORCITY ANGELS, as well.
From 1996-2009, Pool was a member of: Former Ladies of the Supremes, (FLOS) completing the trio and helping to continue the legacy associated with the iconic group.
On top of all her other career achievements, Pool has established herself as an in-demand solo performer for major corporate events & parties. She also became, and remains, heavily involved in humanitarian activities.
www.freddiepoolfansite.com
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Devorah's unique vocal artistry has entertained and thrilled listeners the world over. She literally sang, before she could walk, and has been performing ever since! Equally at home belting out a power ballad or singing a delicate love song, Devorah's multi-faceted musical repertoire embraces Contemporary Adult and Jazz Standards, through Soft Rock, Pop, Broadway, Country and Opera.
She has appeared at resorts and nightclubs around the world, in concerts and cabarets, as well as countless benefits and private performances. Her magnetic stage presence and authentic song interpretation, combined with an exquisitely beautiful voice, has the rare ability to hold an audience in the palm of her hand. Each performance ignites and inspires an air of excitement and romance, enhancing life's most momentous occasions and events, creating musical memories to last a lifetime!
In theater some of Devorah's most favorite musical roles include Aldonza in "Man of La Mancha", Anna in “The King and I” and Carlotta in "The Phantom of the Opera". She recently completed a spectacular grand scale production of “The Wizard of Oz” at The Haugh Performing Arts Center, and starred in “Footloose…the Musical”. She also performed the role Yente in “Fiddler On The Roof”. In Palm Springs, at The Agua Caliente Casino, she performed in a show associated with the prolific composer, Dennis Lambert, Natalie Cole, The Commodores, Elaine Page, Starship’s Micky Thomas, Tavares and Player. Then, again at The Agua Caliente Casino, she performed with Freddie Poole, formerly with “Diana Ross” and The Supremes, Jeanette Turner of The Ike Turner Revue, and again with Player. Devorah also originated the seductive archetypal role of "The Dark One", in the acclaimed international touring production of “The Light Opera”, a groundbreaking totally improvised opera celebrating many music genres. This visionary work has been performed throughout the United States and Abroad, culminating in a successful run during Scotland's famed Edinburgh Festival to standing ovations and glorious reviews!
Another career highlight includes creating, producing and starring, in a music video for United Airlines and performing at the Olympics. Devorah is also a respected vocal coach, teaching The Garcia Method, in her private vocal studios in Hollywood and Claremont, as well as on staff at The Upland School of Music. In addition, She is the Founder and Director of “Devorah’s Holiday Carolers”, a classic professional Christmas Quartet that is in high demand throughout the holiday season.
As a performer, Devorah settles for nothing less than
100% Full Artistic Expression, which is why her unforgettable talent consistently excites, inspires, uplifts and transforms. Devorah is most grateful for her many blessings, especially, the gift of song, as she dedicates each performance to her late beloved vocal teacher, the world renowned, Madame Marina Koshetz.
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