GE, Orion, Conyers, Cobo....Christmas comes early

Lots of big things happening this week.

Michael Jacksons death put a somber tone to all of these amazing things that have happened over the last 24 hrs. But it did remind the world that Motown Records discovered the Jackson 5. Michael Jacksons road to success started in Detroit.

Excerpt from Wikipedia:

"By 1968, The Jackson 5 were a headlining act for the All Star Floor Show at Chicago's The Guys' and Gals' Cocktail Lounge and Restaurant. From August 12–27, 1968, The Jackson 5 opened for Motown group Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers at Chicago's Regal Theater. Taylor was also very impressed with the boys, and he decided to make the commitment to bring them to Detroit and Motown. Joseph and The Jackson Five stayed on the floor of Bobby Taylor's Detroit apartment the night of July 22, while Taylor and Motown executive Suzanne de Passe arranged for The Jackson Five to audition for the label.
On July 23, The Jackson Five had their Motown audition, for which they performed James Brown’s then current hit "I Got the Feelin'". Berry Gordy was not in attendance, but the audition was videotaped and sent to him in Los Angeles. Gordy's initial reluctance to sign the group disappeared when he finally saw the boys perform. Gordy decided to sign The Jackson Five to Motown, and hosted a party at his Detroit mansion on November 25, 1968 to introduce them to the Motown staff and stars."

Aside from all that, many good things coming down the pipeline......

I was hoping for new Red Wings Stadium announcement today, but I'm not complaining with all of these big headlines!!!!