The Jackson 5 at the Chicago Amphitheater, way up in the nose bleed seats, was my very first concert as a young boy. ⠀
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For me to actually grow up and musically lead the lead singer (MJ), is beyond surreal! But, what a blessing! Gratitude! ⠀
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Watching this clip reminds me MJ and I had a quiet little bet between us. I won’t say what it was just yet. But, I will say, he was very much looking forward to having this happen again when we hit the stage! ☺️🙏🏾🕊⠀
M~ #MJForever #MichaelJackson #KingOfPop
If you’ve followed me for a while you may know that Michelle Robinson (now Obama) and I have been longtime friends. Still to this day! ⠀
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She introduced me to her then fiancé, Barack. I was asked to play at their wedding by a mutual friend but wasn’t able to get free of my tour commitments at that time. ⠀
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Fast forward, I’m on the steps of the Lincoln memorial hugging B after the inauguration concert we did for him, as he became the first black president of the United States! (My life is a movie! ☺️ Blessed indeed.🙌🏾)⠀
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HBD🎉🎉 B! (@barackobama) And, many more!⠀
#44 #president #birthday #barackobama #chitown (this photo at Joe Biden’s inauguration 2021 has a back story I may share at a later date. Meesh initiated this. ☺️)
If you’ve followed me for a while you may know that Michelle Robinson (now Obama) and I have been longtime friends. Still to this day! ⠀
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She introduced me to her then fiancé, Barack. I was asked to play at their wedding by a mutual friend but wasn’t able to get free of my tour commitments at that time. ⠀
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Fast forward, I’m on the steps of the Lincoln memorial hugging B after the inauguration concert we did for him, as he became the first black president of the United States! (My life is a movie! ☺️ Blessed indeed.🙌🏾)⠀
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HBD🎉🎉 B! (@barackobama) And, many more!⠀
#44 #president #birthday #barackobama #chitown (this photo at Joe Biden’s inauguration 2021 has a back story I may share at a later date. Meesh initiated this. ☺️)
If you’ve followed me for a while you may know that Michelle Robinson (now Obama) and I have been longtime friends. Still to this day! ⠀
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She introduced me to her then fiancé, Barack. I was asked to play at their wedding by a mutual friend but wasn’t able to get free of my tour commitments at that time. ⠀
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Fast forward, I’m on the steps of the Lincoln memorial hugging B after the inauguration concert we did for him, as he became the first black president of the United States! (My life is a movie! ☺️ Blessed indeed.🙌🏾)⠀
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HBD🎉🎉 B! (@barackobama) And, many more!⠀
#44 #president #birthday #barackobama #chitown (this photo at Joe Biden’s inauguration 2021 has a back story I may share at a later date. Meesh initiated this. ☺️)
We’re exposed to a lot of negativity on social media! ⠀
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However, there are some gems to be found! For whoever needs to see, hear, be reminded of this today! ⠀
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Feel free to share. . 🙌🏾 M~ #wednesdaywisdom #selflove #mentalhealthawareness #spreadlove
We’re exposed to a lot of negativity on social media! ⠀
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However, there are some gems to be found! For whoever needs to see, hear, be reminded of this today! ⠀
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Feel free to share. . 🙌🏾 M~ #wednesdaywisdom #selflove #mentalhealthawareness #spreadlove
We’re exposed to a lot of negativity on social media! ⠀
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However, there are some gems to be found! For whoever needs to see, hear, be reminded of this today! ⠀
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Feel free to share. . 🙌🏾 M~ #wednesdaywisdom #selflove #mentalhealthawareness #spreadlove
We’re exposed to a lot of negativity on social media! ⠀
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However, there are some gems to be found! For whoever needs to see, hear, be reminded of this today! ⠀
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Feel free to share. . 🙌🏾 M~ #wednesdaywisdom #selflove #mentalhealthawareness #spreadlove
We’re exposed to a lot of negativity on social media! ⠀
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However, there are some gems to be found! For whoever needs to see, hear, be reminded of this today! ⠀
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Feel free to share. . 🙌🏾 M~ #wednesdaywisdom #selflove #mentalhealthawareness #spreadlove
We’re exposed to a lot of negativity on social media! ⠀
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However, there are some gems to be found! For whoever needs to see, hear, be reminded of this today! ⠀
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Feel free to share. . 🙌🏾 M~ #wednesdaywisdom #selflove #mentalhealthawareness #spreadlove
For whoever needs to see this today! Protect your energy! M~ #mondaymotivation #protectyourenergy #selflove
Miss my big sis Nip so much! ⠀
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I’ve said a lot about how much Nip meant to me in my life and career. I won’t tell any stories this year. ⠀
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I’ll just say that Whitney Elizabeth Houston is a Huge reason I am who I am in the music business today! ⠀
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I recently was interviewed for an ABC special on Nip which will be airing Aug. 11th. They’ll probably only use about 5 seconds of what I said. (Lol ☺️) Honored to be part of anything that celebrates Nip! 🙏🏾🕊 M~ (we were so young in this photo. ☺️ And, on top of the world!)⠀
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#whitneyhouston #birthday #legend #icon #singer
For whoever needs this in this moment. . M~ #selflove
For whoever needs this in this moment. . M~ #selflove
For whoever needs this in this moment. . M~ #selflove
For whoever needs this in this moment. . M~ #selflove
For whoever needs this in this moment. . M~ #selflove
For whoever needs this in this moment. . M~ #selflove
For whoever needs this in this moment. . M~ #selflove
For whoever needs this in this moment. . M~ #selflove
The word “genius” is thrown around a lot! In my long career, I’ve only met a handful of “true” geniuses! Stevie Wonder is the epitome of the word! ⠀
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I met Steve when I was a teenager. We’ve been friends ever since. ⠀
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Steve is a universal treasure! There are a lot of copies but, only one original!⠀
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HBD🎉 my friend. Enjoy! And, many more⠀
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(This is a clip of the time Steveland made me walk around with him at the NAMM show. We probably played all the keyboards at the convention that year. Lol 😆 He and I had a great time! We always do) M~ #steviewonder #birthday #genius #icon #legend #goat #spreadlove
HBD🎉🎉 to one of the most beautiful souls I know. The legend @carlossantana ⠀
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One of my favorite convos we’ve had was when he said to me, “let’s always strive to be weapons of mass compassion!” I felt that!👊🏾⠀
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Enjoy! 🎉 And, many more! M~ #birthday #carlossantana #legend #icon #woodstock #spreadlove ⠀
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(clip from the documentary film “Possibilities”)⠀check it out and the beautiful album we did! (yes! I still call them albums!)
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I love the company I keep! #blessedlife 🙌🏾☺️
HBD🎉🎉 to one of the most beautiful souls I know. The legend @carlossantana ⠀
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One of my favorite convos we’ve had was when he said to me, “let’s always strive to be weapons of mass compassion!” I felt that!👊🏾⠀
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Enjoy! 🎉 And, many more! M~ #birthday #carlossantana #legend #icon #woodstock #spreadlove ⠀
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(clip from the documentary film “Possibilities”)⠀check it out and the beautiful album we did! (yes! I still call them albums!)
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I love the company I keep! #blessedlife 🙌🏾☺️
I first met Tony (Mr. Bennett) @itstonybennett in London. I was working at Royal Albert Hall with Liza Minelli as her pianist. (Yes, my career has been all over the place. ☺️ Blessed!🙌🏾)⠀
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Tony told me “that was some good piano playing man!” I was like, umm, you know you’re Tony Bennett? Lol 😆 ⠀
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Of course I said thank you and was quite flattered by the compliment. I wasn’t expecting that from the legend. He’s heard 1000’s of musicians. But, that’s just the kind of guy he is. ⠀
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What a treat it’s been to get to know him over the years and, quite the honor to be conducting the orchestra for him at Radio City Music Hall tonight, on his 95th birthday!⠀
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HBD🎉🎉 Tony! And, many more! M~ #tonybennett #legend #icon #birthday #ladygaga #radiocitymusichall #singer #best #loveforsale #natureisboss #spreadlove
