Posts Tagged ‘Eric Floyd’
Vesta Williams Funeral Recap and Reflections (With Photos)
October 6th, 2011
From reader Eric Floyd…
Vesta Williams
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With a packed house @ The West Angeles Church Of God In Christ on Crenshaw Blvd., there were only (2) two things in short supply at the memorial service, and that was (1) a dry eye and (2) an empty seat, as the capacity crowd swelled with both pride & sorrow during the 2 hour service, which was presided over by Bishop Charles E. Blake & reflections made by Jesus Garber, Iris Perkins & songwriter Tena Clark, who shared a particularly poignant story of how Vesta (who she had done commercial jingles with as a session singer) insisted that Tena be allowed produce three tracks on her album, much to A&M Records chagrin. This blatant act of loyalty, Tena maintains was directly responsible for her current multi-platinum career as a Producer / Songwriter; especially as the results of their collective labor gave Vesta her biggest hit & signature song; “CONGRATULATIONS”!
Probably, THE most moving part of the tribute was actually listening & watching Vesta herself singing an uptempo gospel number at the very church that her remains were now laid out in. Surreal to say the least… In attendance in the star studded crowd included the likes of Peggi Blu, Wanda Dee, Freda Payne, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Loretta Devine, Kellita Smith, Norwood Young, Michael Collier, Miki Howard, Kiki Shepard, Jackee’, Luenell & the legendary Blues singer, Linda Hopkins.
A private soiree was organized masterfully by Soul / Gospel Crooner, Norwood Young @ palatial estate home by private invitation only for just Vesta’s showbiz friends, who were all told to bring a pot luck dish and NOT to bring any “plus one’s” with us. Starting @ 5:30pm and ending around midnight… we ate, drank, joked / clowned, shared Vesta stories, sang collectively and were treated to song selections that were too outstanding for words; including Loretta Devine’s rendition of “CONGRATULATIONS” that kicked it all off. All in all Norwood should be commended for opening both his heart and home to all of us fortunate enough to attend this impromptu event; the evening, just like Vesta, is a priceless memory that none of us will soon readily forget!
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Siameze Floyd (of X Factor) Like You’ve Never Seen Him! (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)
October 5th, 2011
Parents - Wanda Dee and Eric Floyd
As a writer, you really never know who might be or who has perused your work. To that end, one of Mo’Kelly’s longtime readers Eric Floyd has always offered words of support and encouragement over the years. Mo’Kelly knew that Eric had long been connected to the music industry and we have mutual professional acquaintances.
Last week Eric reached out to give Mo’Kelly an update on his son…who is also in music. No, Mo’Kelly had no idea “who” his son might be…but was already familiar with his work and didn’t even know it. If you are a fan of the Fox reality performance program X Factor, you already recognize the same Siameze Floyd, “The Godson of Rock and Soul,” one of THE most talked-about contestants on the show.
Wednesday night, Siameze performed, vying for a spot in the round of 32.
Today The Mo’Kelly Report presents exclusive photos/background on Siameze Floyd, available nowhere else! His Vegas show! Mo’Kelly is SPEECHLESS! And you will be too!
Floyd Family
You can purchase Siameze’s debut CD HERE.
Another EXCLUSIVE from The Mo’Kelly Report.
The Mo’Kelly Report is an entertainment journal with a political slant; published at The Huffington Post and EURWEB.com. For the most recent posts of Mr. Mo’Kelly, visit http://mrmokelly.com. Mr. Mo’Kelly can be reached at mrmokelly@gmail.com.
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Vesta Williams Funeral Information and Final Record Label Recording
October 3rd, 2011
October 4, 2011 – 11am PDT
West Angeles COGIC
3045 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
As we say goodbye to Vesta, The Mo’Kelly Report would like to post her final record label recording, as part of the all-star music ensemble cover of the classic “Float On”
Vesta appears with Full Force, Regina Belle, Meli’sa Morgan, Vivica A. Fox and others.
This music exclusive comes to The Mo’Kelly Report from Eric Floyd and Wanda Dee!
More on Eric and Wanda and their immensely popular Las Vegas R&B Old School Parties HERE.
(Mo’Kelly has more on Eric and Wanda later…wait until you meet their son! Hint: You already have and just didn’t know it!)
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