Misty Love

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Misty Love is an American rock and rhythm and blues singer.

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Biography

Misty sang in the movie Standing in the Shadows of Motown , and her vocals can also be heard in the soundtracks of the movies Coyote Ugly , Shanghai Noon , and Ready To Rumble . [1]

In 2009, Love helped to create the Detroit Black Music Awards, which are held annually on the first Sunday of August, at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. [2]

In association with the Motown Alumni Association, Misty Love has helped to produce several tribute shows including "A Tribute to Mary Wells", "A Tribute to Kim Weston", and "Tribute to the Motown Divas". [3] [ non-primary source needed ]

To celebrate John Lee Hooker's 100th birthday anniversary in 2017, Misty Love joined drummer Muruga Booker, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee guitarist J.C. "Billy" Davis, P-Funk guitarist Tony "Strat" Thomas, and bassist John Sauter to form the Booker Blues All-Stars, and released the album, Booker Plays Hooker. [4]

Discography

Awards

In 2014, Misty Love was awarded the "Spirit Award" by the R&B Hall of Fame[ which? ]. [9] [ non-primary source needed ]

References

  1. "Misty Love biography". Embarcoentertainment.com. Archived from the original on 25 August 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  2. What is the New Motown Sound? by Keith A. Owens, Blacdetroit.com
  3. "Misty love (Electronic Press Kit) by Motown Alumni Association – Issuu". Issuu.com. 22 June 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Booker Blues All-Stars – Booker Plays Hooker". Murugabooker.bandcamp.com. Archived from the original on 30 October 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  5. "Shipwreck Union – Self Defense Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic . Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  6. Drunk, Busted, Disgusted and Can't Be Trusted, AllMusic
  7. "The Hand I Was Dealt, by Booker, Dansby, Sauter & Love". Musart Media. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  8. Kid Rock – The Studio Albums: 1998 – 2012, Amazon.com Archived 2024-11-27 at the Wayback Machine
  9. "HOME". Sbma246.wixsite.com. Retrieved 17 May 2023.