Listen "#96 Mel Williams"
Episode Synopsis
From Gospel to Stage: The Inspiring Journey of Mel WilliamsVIDEO VERSION AVAILABE ON YOUTUBE! https://youtu.be/nTijYXv4MPs..Join us as we take a walk down memory lane with the incredibly talented Mel Williams! From his early days with Miami's The Hot Buttered Soul Band, rehearsing at Harry Casey's mom's house in Hialeah, who later would become KC of KC and the Sunshine Band, his time with gospel group Prophecy at Glendale Baptist Church in Miami, opening for "The Queen of Gospel" Shirley Caesar, his adventures with The International Platters, including a 6-month stint in the Grand Canary Islands in Spain, and recording in the home studio of original Commodores founding member, Walter Orange.With a career spanning six decades, sharing the stage with legends like Bo Diddley, Clarence Carter, The Righteous Brothers, Peggy Marsh, and Dion, Mel's stories are a testament to his passion and dedication to music and performing. Get ready to be inspired by his journey, and laugh at his behind-the-scenes stories.
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