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Join The Rhythm & Blues Foundation as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary during the 2008 Pioneer Awards at Philadelphia’s spectacular Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, September 9th!
This gala celebration will bring together the royalty of Rhythm & Blues, including past Pioneer Award Honorees along with a veritable “who’s who” of the entertainment industry. More importantly, the event provides an opportunity to support a compelling cause, as its proceeds will ensure the continuation of the Foundation’s community outreach, education programs and emergency grants to Rhythm & Blues artists during their time of need. You don’t want to miss this historic celebration! Please also join us for 3 special free events in September as we countdown down to the Pioneer Awards!
The 2008 Pioneer Awards Honorees are:
Lifetime Achievement - CHAKA KHAN
Individual Artist Awards - TEENA MARIE, BILL WITHERS and SUGAR PIE DESANTO
Group Awards - KOOL & THE GANG and THE WHISPERS
Sidemen Award - THE FUNK BROTHERS
Legacy Award - DONNY HATHAWAY
Leadership Award - AL BELL of STAX RECORDS
The evening's hosts include:
DIONNE WARWICK
BONNIE RAITT
JERRY BUTLER
WAYNE BRADY
In addtion to performances by this year's honorees and hosts, the 2008 Pioneer Awards will feature appearances by:
WILLIAM BELL
JERRY BLAVAT
GARY US BONDS
G C CAMERON
STEVE CROPPER
VIVIAN GREEN
ANTHONY HAMILTON
MABEL JOHN
KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL
KENNY LATTIMORE
JOHN OATES
JAGUAR WRIGHT
BETTY WRIGHT
General tickets begin at $55 and are available through the Kimmel Center Box Office or by calling 215.893.1999. Don't delay... purchase your tickets today!
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For gala ticket packages starting at $175, please review the gala premiere seating options are listed below:
For 2008 Pioneer Awards sponsorship opportunities, please click here.
For additional information, please contact the Rhythm & Blues Foundation at info@rhythmblues.org or 215.568.1080.
See you in September!
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Media Contact and Press Credentials Requests: Jalila Larsuel of JLMedia Relations, JLMediaPR@aol.com, 626.398.5028 office or 213.369.4362.
2008 Pioneer Awards Press Release - August 6
2008 Pioneer Award Honorees Announcement Press Release
Jack Ashford (The Funk Brothers) Photo
SPONSORS
The Rhythm & Blues Foundation proudly acknowledges the generous support of this year's sponsors:







