By Clay (66.73.185.6) on Friday, May 09, 2003 - 08:06 pm:

For those of you in the Detroit Metro area, we have a sick colleague who is in need of our support and assistance. Her name is Pat Lewis,formerly of Issac Haye's back up voices "Hot Buttered Soul" and of course as a backup & solo performer on the Detroit scene for years.

There will a Benefit show for her at "Bakers Keyboard Lounge" at Livernois and 8 Mile Rd on Monday May 11th 2003. from 7:30pm to 12:30pm per Ms.Carolyn Crawford. Come out and support our colleague on Monday. We're losing them much too fast and in frightening numbers. Let's do what we can to show some love to those that gave us a lot of love thru their music.......Peace

By acooolcat (61.58.181.126) on Friday, May 09, 2003 - 08:13 pm:

Clay, That's sad to hear about Pat - I hope it's not too serious. Please give her my very best "get well" wishes from Taiwan. I'm sorry I won't be able to be at Baker's.
Graham

By Vickie (198.81.26.231) on Friday, May 09, 2003 - 08:52 pm:

Thanks Clay for the info..

Sue...
You/me/everyone really need to begin your idea of starting a group or ogranization that will check up on our legends ...make sure they are well, taking their meds and have some TLC...


anything I can do from LA I will do..

IS there an address Clay to send a donation?

Vickie
TammiProject@aol.com

By MEL&THEN SOME9 (217.14.178.4) on Saturday, May 10, 2003 - 02:46 am:

Pat Lewis,
hope you get well real soon.
I am a big,big,big fan of yours.
Mel(andthensome).

By Clay (66.73.216.104) on Sunday, May 11, 2003 - 04:34 am:

Vicki,
I'll contact Carolyn Crawford and find out where any donations are to be sent for Pat Lewis. Thanks for your generousity in this matter. We must always support our own in times like this. I'll follow up once I can confirm.........Peace

By Vickie (198.81.26.231) on Sunday, May 11, 2003 - 10:11 am:

thank you Clay....

Vickie

By David Meikle (62.252.128.6) on Sunday, May 11, 2003 - 03:43 pm:

Clay

Please ask if donations can be made by PayPal.

Get well soon Pat Lewis.

By C. Clarke (68.42.209.170) on Sunday, May 11, 2003 - 04:54 pm:

BAKER'S KEYBOARD LOUNGE
"THE ULTIMATE MOTOWN JAM SESSION"
20510 LIVERNOIS
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
(just south of W. 8 MILE RD.)
When: MAY 12, 2003
All Motowner's and Motown Fan's are invited to attend, and donate to a worthy cause. Come see Motown's greatest at a rare and impromptu "Jam Session" of Motown entertainers all in one place, at the world renowned Baker's Keyboard Lounge.

Those that cannot attend but would still like to participate with a generous donation, can send your check or money order to:

The Pat Lewis Medical Fund
13160 W. Outer Dr. #301
Detroit, Michigan 48223

By Priscilla (66.73.3.221) on Sunday, May 11, 2003 - 09:15 pm:

Hi Clay, Im very sorry to here about Pat Lewis,
If there is anything I can do, feel free to call on me. I just got back in town and received your
e-mail. I will try to make Bakers on Monday night.
Peace Priscilla Price

By Ian W (194.75.129.2) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 07:53 am:

Pat Lewis - magnificent songs, I love 'The Loser'. I hope you get well very soon!

Wow - Priscilla Price too!

By Simon, UK (213.122.40.219) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 01:49 pm:

Please , do we have any more info on how Pat is?

Simon, UK

By Scratcher (65.132.79.233) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 03:21 pm:

Somebody told me Pat was recording with Melvin Davis. What became of that?

By Rasputin (68.42.158.155) on Monday, May 12, 2003 - 06:42 pm:

Pat is in serious condition. Her illness prevents her from walking or singing anymore.

Hoping for a recovery ....

By Lumpy (68.75.183.11) on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 01:40 am:

Not to put dampper on the Soulful Detroit fans but i heard from a reliable source Ms. Pat Lewis passed in the early 1990's. I myself wonder if the rummors are true or false. Don-Chi Town

By sunnyla (65.238.140.219) on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 08:14 am:

I thought she recorded for Ian Levine in the early 90's?? Wass up? I had never heard her voice until I got a compilation on the Motor City stuff. A nice voice. I like Merry Go Round. Sorry to hear she's ill. I see where amazon.com carries her complete CD for the Motor City label.

By Sue (205.188.209.109) on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 09:31 am:

Not to put a damper on you Lumpy, but your information is incorrect. She is alive but ailing. Rasputin's right, she can't sing or walk.

By Marc Forrest (145.243.194.67) on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 10:37 am:

I am very sadened to hear this about Pat Lewis, one of the queens of Detroit Soul Music. I hope she will get well soon again. I have posted the adress to send donations to also onto Soultalk.

Marc Forrest

By sunnyla (65.238.6.86) on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 04:16 pm:

I noticed that Pat Lewis' Motor City CD is flying off the shelves of amazon.com. Several dealers have sold out. Sadly, I doubt if Ms. Lewis will benefit from much of this. I know Ian Levine is fegquently dissed here, but, at least he recorded these people. I'm certainly not crazy about everything he recorded. He gave us the last recordings of Mary Wells and Hattie Littles. I can't second guess his motives and "hear say" unfair business deals to the artists, but, I'm glad I have those recordings. He recorded probably the last stuff of Wanda Rogers and perhaps many others I'm not aware of. I'm glad I have these treasured recordings....again, I agree some of the material and instrumentals were "iffy". It's sad that the artists did not get what they were told or earned on these. Anyway, I'm glad I have Pat's Motorcity's recording and I think it's very good. It got a very good review on amazon.com, too. I wish Pat a speedy recovery and hope everyone supports her to the best of their ability.

By Lumpy (68.78.27.103) on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 - 08:10 pm:

Dear Sue.I'm very sorry to mistaken Ms. Lewis' passing I didn't mean any unpleasenties. Ms. Lewis does has a son and he goes by his performming nane Treylewd.He put out an CD in 1992,where he dedicate to his mom Pat,so i assumed.Also I like to in my defense if I upset the Fans & Family of Mrs.Lewis-I apologise.I'm very happy to hear that she's recovering.Wow PB should of get his facts straight.Please Sue give me some feedback on this.Lumpy(a.k.a.)Don. Thanks You.

By LTLFTC (12.210.76.205) on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 - 08:46 pm:

Lumpy;
I believe Traylewd's mother was Vivian Lewis, who also may have recorded as Tamala Lewis. She was from New Jersey , I believe, and was involved with George clinton (TreyLewd's father) prior to his Detroit recording career. I may be wrong , but I think this is how the story goes--two different Lewis's

SteveK

By Davie Gordon (193.122.21.26) on Thursday, May 15, 2003 - 12:37 pm:

Lumpy, Steve

Tamala Lewis had a single on the Marton label
around '65 produced by George Clinton. I remember
George saying in an interview that Tamala was his girlfriend at the time. I don't know if Vivian's
her real name but it's quite possible - Tamala
sounds a bit too contrived to be real.

Davie

I'm very familiar with Quay Lewd of the Tubes,
haven't heard Trey Lewd.

By Wonder B (80.11.231.156) on Thursday, May 15, 2003 - 08:11 pm:

As for Pat LEWIS recordings with George Clinton here's what I have :
Pat LEWIS :
Can't Shake It Loose*/Let's Go Together (GOLDEN WORLD 42) 1966
(co-written by G.C & produced by Geo-Si-Mik)

Look At What I Almost Missed*/No Baby, No (SOLID HIT 101) 1966
(* written & produced by G.C)

Warning/I'll Wait* (SOLID HIT 105) 1967
(* co-written & produced by G.C)

No One To Love (SOLID HIT 109) 1967

The Loser/ Baby I Owe You Something (Instrumental)
* (SOLID HIT 112) 1967
(* co-written by G.C)

For TAMALA LEWIS :

You Won't Say Nothing/If You Can Stand Me (MARTON 1002) 1964
(co-written & produced by G.C)

Hope this helps... (Trey LEWD's real name is indeed Tracy LEWIS... and I do think his mother is Pat LEWIS)

By LTLFTC (12.210.76.205) on Thursday, May 15, 2003 - 08:40 pm:

Here's a direct quote from the cd insert to Trey Lewd's 'Drop The Line" cd.

"This project offered in loving memory of Vivian Lewis"

SteveK

By Wonder B (81.49.193.40) on Saturday, May 17, 2003 - 12:16 pm:

YES BUT THAT DOESN4T MEAN SHE WAS HER MOTHER.. she could be someone related...

By LTLFTC (12.210.76.205) on Saturday, May 17, 2003 - 02:36 pm:

Whatever; I think the point of this thread is here's yet another musician that has enhanced our lives in need of financial and medical attention. It amazes me that we have unlimited resources to squander on BULLSHIT wars and yet never seem to get any kind of universal medical coverage or assistance together in this country. We're better than that, I would think , and yet there always seem to be other more debatable holes to throw our cash into.
New Orleans has a Musicians Clinic, for low income musicians to utilize. Doctors (and Dentists ! ) volunteer their services. Evidently, there are also grants and no-or low- interest loans available to help working poor musicians purchase homes in N.O. also. That city at least acknowledges the contribution music has made to it's history. We need that mentality everywhere.

SteveK

By Vickie (198.81.26.231) on Saturday, May 17, 2003 - 02:47 pm:

Agreed SteveK....

Sue had an exellent idea on another thread and I think if enough people get together we can have at least something to help the singers & musicians out, even if it simply support, kindess, and friendship...A phone call, company, check on them..if every fan adopted a musician/singer like big brothers or something...sometimes they just need some TLC....
A great thing to get schools involved in....
they can learn music history from a great legend and make a friend too...

By LTLFTC (12.210.76.205) on Saturday, May 17, 2003 - 03:32 pm:

Vickie;
That IS an excellent idea ; I imagine the nuts and bolts of working out the logistics would be the tough part , of course ; having people with the time and means to help in the same proximity as the people in need etc - but a beautiful idea and something that deserves serious thought.

Steve k

By Wonder B (81.51.46.6) on Saturday, May 17, 2003 - 04:04 pm:

Yes Steve K you are right about that....
Living in Europe I do not realize how hard times must be for elderly musicians because over here everything is being taken care of wether you're rich or poor, but it sure is a pity that people who have entertained the world are now in such distress...

Wonder B

By FRANCIS T (195.92.198.71) on Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 05:11 pm:

A NEW SIX DVD BOX SET HAS JUST BEEN RELEASED IN UK WHICH IS AN EXTENSION OF THE PREVIOUSLY REWLEASED 3 VIDEO SET "STRANGE WORLD OF NORTHERN SOUL"ONE DVD ABOUT THE MAKING OF THE DVD HAS GREAT FOOTAGE OF PAT WHICH SHOWS HER TO BE THE NICE PERSON SHE NO DOUBT IS.GET WELL SOON PAT .

regards FRANCIS T

ps ONE OF THE NEW DVD,S IS DEVOTED TO THE MOTORCITY PROJECT.HAVE NOT WATCHED THAT ONE YET BUT IT SHOULD INTEREST SOULFULL DETROITERS.
ONCE AGAIN.GET WELL SOON .NORTHERN SOUL NEEDS YOU!!

By Marc Forrest (145.243.194.67) on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 09:30 am:

What is the actual situation like with Pat Lewis ?
Is her health getting better again ? Anyone know ?