City of Canton, Ohio Celebrates Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee's "The Legendary O'Jays"

Celebrities, VIP's, Government Officials and the Community Will Salute The Worldwide Success of The Legendary OJAYS at the Homecoming Celebration July 8-10, 2005 in Canton, Ohio

Canton, OH (PRWEB) July 8, 2005 -- The Legendary OJAYS will be honored for over 40 successful years in the music industry in their hometown of Canton, Ohio during a homecoming celebration weekend, July 8-10, 2005 that is being sponsored by Cap III Productions, Inc.

The 3-day celebration will feature a VIP Golf Paring Party, Celebrity Golf Tournament, OJAYS Parkway dedication and The OJAYS Homecoming Concert (detailed schedule of events is attached). This event is to pay special tribute to The OJays who have paved the way for many artists in the music industry. An important part of The OJays Homecoming Celebration will be the renaming of Mahoning Road to The OJays Parkway". This Historical Street Dedication Event will be celebrated with the Canton community at Nimisilla Park on Sunday, July 10th, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The O'Jays Homecoming Weekend event will attract local and national media, celebrities, VIP and bring the community together. Invited guests include; Gerald Levert (national recording artist), Sean Levert (national recording artist), Cheryl Ladd (TV Show Charlies Angels), Evander Holyfield, Tommy Davidson (comedian, actor), Michael Colyar (comedian, actor), Tom Joyner, Anita Baker, Tim and Daphne Reid, Kiki Shephard (The Apollo), Kenny Peterson (Green Bay Packers), Eric Snow (Cleveland Cavs) Steve Perry (The White House-GSA), Ray Ellis (former Philadelphia Eagles), Omarosa Manigault Stallworth (Donald Trump's "The Apprentice Show"), Keith McLeod (Utah Jazz) Steve Luke (Former Green Bay Packers), Ronnie Harris (Former Olympic Boxer), Ray Ellis (former NFL Eagles), Kenny Peterson (NFL Packers), Mike Doss (NFL Colts), Nick Witherspoon (former NBA Wizards), Phil Hubbard (former NBA Cavaliers), Keith McLeod (Utah Jazz), Jarmar Martin, Andy Gibson (National Recording Manager), Alan Page (Former NFL, Minnesota Vikings), Walter Henderson (Former Track Olympian) and many more.

The O'Jays successful career has spanned over 40 years. With 10 gold and nine platinum albums to their credit, they are one of the most vital and beloved R&B vocal groups of all time. Now in their 43rd year making music, the groups' new album, "Imagination" under Sanctuary Urban Records Group is expected to be one of the great albums of their career. The O'Jays have released over 60 albums. Their previous album, For The Love Of, was certified gold and received a Grammy nomination. The group was also featured in the acclaimed movie The Fighting Temptations and continues to tour and perform before sold out audiences around the country.

Tickets are available at TicketMaster.com or Charge by Phone 330.945.9400

Canton Civic Center Box Office 330.489.3090

For more event information contact: 330.452.7777

Media Contact: Priscilla Clarke at Clarke & Associates, Tel. 202-723-2200 or pclarkepr@aol.com

The OJAYS Homecoming

Weekend of Celebration

Friday, July 8 thru Sunday, July 10, 2005

Schedule of Events

Friday, July 8, 2005

*VIP Paring Party

(Invitation Only -- sponsors, golfers and celebrities)

Marriott McKinley Grand Hotel

320 Market Avenue South Canton, Ohio 44702

Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm

Saturday, July 9, 2005

Celebrity Golf Tournament

Glenmoor Country Club

4191 Glenmoor Rd NW Canton, OH 44718

Time: 12:00pm -- 10:00pm

Sunday, July 10, 2005

The OJAYS Parkway Dedication Ceremony

(Free Admission)

Mahoning Road NW, Canton, OH 44702

Time: 2:00 pm-3:00pm

The OJAYS Homecoming Concert

Canton Civic Center

1101 Market Ave., N. Canton, OH 44702

Time: 7:00pm (The OJAYS & The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards)

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