From Hobo Flats to the 5th Dimension
Subtitle: a life fulfilled in baseball, photography, and music
By: LaMonte McLemore as told to Robert-Allan Arno
Publisher: publisher not identified
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Place of piblication not identified
Language: eng
Number of pages: 161
ISBN-13: 9780692307366
Subjects: 5th Dimension (Musical group)
Description: LaMonte McLemore, founder of vocal group legends The 5th Dimension, has been described as the music industry''s "bronze Clark Gable." The 6-time Grammy award-winning visionary not only delivered "The 5th''s" elegantly hip Champagne Soul as the quintet''s smooth bass for over 40 years, but is also known for his 5 decades with JET magazine, as the photographer for the enticing "Beauty of the Week" feature. LaMonte shares the secrets behind mega-hits like "Up-Up and Away," "Stoned Soul Picnic" and "Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In," anthems for a generation which uplifted our country during tumultuous times. He also goes deep for the fans and provides exclusive commentary on The 5th Dimension discography, spotlighting such favorites as "Wedding Bell Blues," "One Less Bell to Answer," "A Love Like Ours," "Love Hangover," "Black Patch," plus albums like the iconic "Magic Garden," the seminal "Portrait," and the mysterious "Earthbound."