Week 5 Lakesider
July 14, 2018 Vol. 2018, Week 5 The Miracles “Got a Hold” on Hoover After 40 years in business and armed with some of the greatest songs ever writ- ten, The Miracles are still attracting fans around the world. They will perform an un- forgettable concert at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, July 14 in Hoover Auditorium. Of the many famous groups of that era, The Miracles were the very first group to be signed to Motown Records. With hits like “Shop Around,” “I Second that Emotion,” “The Tears of a Clown,” “Love Machine” and “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” the group was able to grow the popularity of ued to be successful, recording with renowned the Motown sound. producers such as Marvin Gaye, Willie Hutch In 1956, childhood friends Bobby Rogers, and Freddie Perren. Smokey Robinson, Claudette Robinson, Ronnie Upon the departure of Griffin in 1978, the White and Pete Moore became The Miracles and group auditioned a young man right out of col- embarked on a career that would surpass their lege, by the name of Sydney Justin, to be the lead wildest dreams. vocalist. But, at the time, he had a prior commit- In 1971, Robinson announced his retirement ment to play in the NFL with the Los Angeles to spend time with his growing family. Billy Rams. Griffin replaced him, and The Miracles contin- See ‘The Miracles’ on page 12 Register now for Pickleball Clinic Lakeside Chautauqua will host a Pickleball Jardim coached two First-Team All-Big Ten se- Clinic with pro Simone Jardim from Wednesday, lections and 41 Spartans were recognized as Ac- July 18-Friday, July 20.
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