Battle Creek Michigan has been the home to many music legends. Some have been forgotten with time, and others still have their music played today in popular culture. Del Shannon was famous for his #1 song 'Runaway', as was Junior 'Shotgun' Walker and the All Stars had several hits on the R&B Charts. Much of their music is still popular, and some of their songs are still used in television shows and movies today.
Other artists have great stories such as Enos Wanzer who wrote for Mo-Town, and played with Stevie Wonder and the Supremes. Melvin James 'Sy' Oliver who played with Tommy Dorsey, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Then there is the break out story of Wade Flemons whose hit 'Here I Stand' went to #19 on the charts while he was still at the Battle Creek Central High School. These and many other interesting stories are covered in this episode.
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To watch the video on the Hamblin Opera House, click here:https://youtu.be/4AHZWSRCyTc
