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The 5th Dimension: LaMonte McLemore's New Memoir!
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His long-awaited memoir is available now on Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692307362 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 forty years, but is also known for his five decades with JET magazine, as the head-turning 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," "A Love Like Ours," "Love Hangover," plus albums like the iconic "Magic Garden," and the mysterious "Earthbound." The journey to becoming one of the most popular singing groups of The Rock n' Roll era--one that crossed over racial, generational and record chart boundaries--came by way of “Hobo Flats,” where "Mac" and friends hung their resourceful hats and dreamed big. His Cherokee Grandma’s feisty wisdom was a guiding force that weaves throughout the book, the catalyst for LaMonte's various trailblazing exploits. Mr. McLemore, who played baseball in the Dodgers Farm system, hits a home run presenting a memoir peppered with tasty anecdotes about countless celebrity colleagues from Frank Sinatra to Diana Ross to Pharrell Williams. There's even a secret recipe! Mac's love of women is also explored, with a classy wink. The memoir's twelve chapters unfold authentically "in LaMonte's voice." Running the gamut from heartwarming slang to sophisticated savvy, the book's style easily reflects the celebrity's earliest humble roots yet wondrous trajectory to stardom on the world stage. With recommendations by Johnny Mathis, Nancy Sinatra and Neil Sedaka, "From Hobo Flats to The 5th Dimension" is a literary work as told to Robert-Allan Arno, a New York-based media personality who is a trusted expert in "all things 5th Dimension." The book contains a 50-photo centerfold of rare and/or never-before-seen pictures from Mr. McLemore's personal collection. An inspiring, historic tale of unbridled humor and touching pathos, in "From Hobo Flats to The 5th Dimension: A Life Fulfilled in Baseball, Photography, and Music" (under the imprint of The Soul of the Voice), LaMonte doesn't quit until he makes you laugh...and think. Order now at: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0692307362 Visit LaMonte on Facebook! More book tour details upcoming!
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