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The
Empire on West Grand Boulevard
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2657
West
Grand Blvd.
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This was Motown's other
building on West Grand Boulevard.
It was used for
Artist Development, and is situated diagonally
across the road from Hitsville. I
wonder if the extension to the rear was where
choreographer Cholly
Atkins worked with those amazing stars? Miss
Maxine Powell, who was well respected by all who knew
her, was also based in number 2657, where she was in
charge of poise and presentation. Veteran
bandleader, Maurice King, taught vocal exercises and
sophisticated arrangements. Maurice was well known for his
work at the Flame Show Bar on John R. Also
working on artist development were Gil Askey (Arrangements),
and Johnnie Allen (Rehearsal Pianist).
Notes thanks to David Meikle
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