COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERSWhat an amazing night! I was invited to attend the Detroit Music Awards this year and of course I wanted to be there. Have never been to one of these gigs before so I had no idea what to expect. I got there early and walked right inside. The ladies at the door were so charming and busy!The Legendary Drummer Muruga and KimmerIt was especially exciting to see my dear friend Muruga and the Quatro Sisters being honored. Notice the button I am wearing? I took Stanley T. Madhatter with me last night in spirit. A lot of people asked who Stan was and a lot toasted his memory. He would have been so happy to be in this crowd.Joe Leone and Frank PettisWe ran into Joe Leone from the School of Rock and one of the very finest Rock photographers of all time Frank Pettis. Frank really helped me with names and band information. Frank knows everyone!Cool video guy...What a vibe in that theater last night...I felt such warmth from my friends and met a bunch of RK readers too. The staff were all happy and there was not one negative ion anywhere.. Got to chat with all the vendors and charities before the show.Linda Lexy and Allan GoodeMy favorite spot for the evening was at the corner of the main bar. It definitely was where all the action was. I ran into Allan Goode and Jack Ashton... Hung out most of the night with these guys. Jack was busy working the room so Allan and I talked to all the glitterati walking by.Nina Friday Andrea Edwards and Queen Bee (Karen Neal)To be perfectly honest...I barely saw this show! It was so crazy busy seeing and photographing people that I barely noticed the bands. I did see Amy Gore with Her Valentines, she looked fabulous and her new band is great! Didn't get to see her after their performance.Tino Gross and Rick RuinerHad my back to the stage for a minute and suddenly I hear the booming voice of Dennis "Machinegun" Thompson coming out of the speakers! He was in the trailer for the Grande Ballroom documentary. The audience cheered for him and the MC5.Patti and Nancy Quatro in the centerSpeaking of cheering....The Detroit audience completely loved the Quatro Sisters tonight. They were fantastic... I was so excited for them... It meant so much to them to be honored by their hometown. The room was full of love for the girls and it was so touching to witness.Johnny "Bee" Badanjek and Albert FreudAfter the Pleasure Seekers/Cradle set the show was over. I had been there from 5:30 until 11pm. Gratefully Muruga and his friends gave me a lift back to my car which was pretty far away. We had a fabulous night and now I plan to sleep! xxooKAllan with the Motor City Rah RahsMarq Speck of Sweet CrystalAllan Goode and his best pal Jack AshtonSuch a great crowd and with such cool Detroit attire!Loved the table goodies... I wanted to peek in the bags...Tino Gross and Rick RuinerJack Ashton with his new client Singer Jill JackSome fun winners that hung out with me for a bit. I am sorry I do not have all the names of everyone in right now. I will have them all by this afternoon.John Drake Patti Quatro Karen Savelly and Nancy QuatroJohn Drake lead signer of the Amboy Dukes gave the induction speech for the Quatro Sisters bands The Pleasure Seekers and CradleWow!Skid MarxDD Kethman Howard Bryant Victor Petraino Albert FreudThe Entertainer's Union workersRalph Serafino and Brian PastoriaLarry Leitner's DMA PhotosPhotographer Steve GalliIntroduced myself to Steve Galli. He is a great photographer and I am a huge fan... Google Steve and see how great he is..Photographer Steve GalliJohn (Sax for the Howling Diablos) and his wife BettyMatt and his gorgeous friend...My badgeTHE LIST OF WINNERS SHOULD BE UP SOONThank you Kathy Vargo!Special Thanks to these folks for bringing us all together...Howard Hertz, Kent Agee, Terri Koggenhop, Al Wilson, Joe Bellanca, Gary Graff, Jim Edelman, Darrell Garrett, Kathy Vargo, Jean Mason, Jayson Richards, & that Drumbeater Matt Lee....for all your hard work making this happen.

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