Day: May 16, 2022

“Supertrotter” Billy Ray Hobley Interview Harlem Globetrotters

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They are the most liked and recognized sports team in the United States. They’ve performed for over 100 million people in 114 countries in the past 70 years. We’re talking of course about the Harlem Globetrotters. Billy Ray Hobley has been with the Globetrotters since 1977. Since joining, he’s traveled around the world six times, hence the nickname, “Supertrotter.” We spoke with Billy about life as a Harlem Globetrotter. Q – Billy, you’re called “Supertrotter” because you’ve been around the world six times with the Globetrotters. I take it that’s…

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John Hall Interview

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Singer/songwriter/guitarist John Hall got his start with the group ” Orleans.” Formed in 1972, Orleans played the upstate New York bar circuit — between Ithaca and Woodstock. Frequent visitors to Syracuse, Orleans was always very popular with the University crowd here. They enjoyed quite a few hits, “Let There Be Music,” “Dance with Me,” “Please Be There,” and “Still The One.” John, along with wife Johanna wrote the song “Half Moon,” which Janis Joplin recorded. In 1977 John Hall left ” Orleans” to pursue a solo career. He also has…

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La Verne Butler Interview

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A school teacher by day, a singer at night. That’s the life of LaVerne Butler. But — she’s not complaining. Far from it; she loves it, and is having the time of her life!! Born in New Orleans with a love of jazz that just won’t quit, LaVerne now calls New York home. We spoke to LaVerne recently about what it takes to make it in the Big Apple. Q – LaVerne, you’ve been getting up at 6:30 a.m. and going to sleep some 20-21 hours later at 2 a.m.…

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