First CD released in July 2003!
I am native Detroiter, my father Joseph Bell Norris, (or Geno, or Ditty some called him), worked at Motown and because of him I grew up around excellence like going over Marvin Gaye..s house or having different Temptations members come over, because he was there personal engineer and went on tour with them. I was five years old when I first started performing in Down town Detroit..s Kennedy Square, the Rita Bell show, bars that would let me and my three brothers in and out, after performances. I have had the privilege to perform great legends such as, the late great Rudy Robinson, late great Dr. Teddy Harris, and the late great Harold McKinney, and have shared the stage with Marcus Belgrave, Milton and Philip Hale, John Douglas, Ron Carter, Martha Reeves, Bill Meyer, Spider Web, Hubie Crawford, Raysee Biggs, Romona Collins, Sky Covington, Big John, Willie Jones of the Royal Jokers, and TP Coleman, Terry Thunder, Tonya Hudd, Cubie, Willie Wooten, Terry Wheeler, Altemese, Mike Jellick, The Matthew Twins, Ashaki, Ola Hemphill, Diva D, Terry T, and presently working with John Glover and the list goes on and on, especially down at Bert..s Marketplace where we have Jam sessions.
I have opened for such great entertainers as Marlena Shaw, Marion Meadows, Temptations Review, The Spinners, and Background vocals for Luther Ingram, Melvin Van Peoples, and performed with great bands like Gordon Camp, the V.I.P..s with Jerry Moss, on the piano, and David Brandon on Drums, and John Bass on bass, and Jimmy Witherspoon, on sax, and Clarence Jackson, of whom I..m working with presently also as a featured vocalists. I want to work with as many talented people that will continue to encourage and educate, inspire, and help to make my dream come true, and that..s to be able to touch people internationally.
Thanks in advance for so many comments, encouragement and pushes in the right directions. I am now being produced by the legendary Grammy/songwriter/producer John Glover. Chelly K!
Introducing……
Michell Latrice Kelly a/k/a Chelly K. is a Native Detroiter who started her career at the age of five with her father (Joseph Norris) who was a Motown Records singer and sound technician for The Temptations. Chelly’s first performance was at Kennedy square in the 70’s in Downtown Detroit.
Her credits include:
Background vocals for Melvin Van Peoples, and Luther Ingram.
Opened shows for Marlena Shaw, Marion Meadows, The Temptations’ Review, and The Spinners.
Numerous Club Appearances to include the Legendary Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, Bomacs lounge and Berts Market Place.
Performances with The Gordon Camp Band, The V.I.P’s, The Teddy Harris Jr. Band, The Harold McKinney Band and the late jazz great Rudy Robinson.
Recent Performances include:
-The Museum of African American
History- Jazz Bash (Detroit)
-City of Detroit African American
Festival (Main Stage).
-Shantinique’s and WJLB Radio
“Hype for Peace” Concert.
-A Duet Performance with Brian McKnight At the Legendary Fox Theater (Detroit)
Chelly K writes most of her own lyrics and counts Phyllis Hyman as her main musical influence. She is currently under the production of the legendary, Grammy award winner/songwriter/producer, John Glover, who’s accomplishments include, Grammy awarded Songs, “You don’t have to be a star”, “Memories don’t leave like people do”, “What becomes of the broken hearted” and “The songs of the key of life”, just to name a few! John glover also introduced Stevie Wonder to Motown Records, which gave him his big break. Also at her side, Mr. Earnest Kelley who’s promoting and marketing credentials started back at BMI, Atlantic Records, Motown Records, and now Inter-soul Records, in which he currently owns and still promotes. A few of Mr. Kelley’s past artist include, Helen Reddy, Cool and the Gang, Natalie Cole, Chicago, and Jimmy Ruffin, Just to name a few.
These two Motown legends have teamed up alongside with the management of Jerry Kyser, to introduce to the world……..ChellyK!!!
For Booking Information and Contact Inquiry: Glodeanis Publishing,booking;Ernest Kelley(313)530-8873, Jerry Kyser’s Management (313)-320-0424 Email: Eyalove2007@yahoo.com
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At her Birthday Party at Visions Night Club In Detroit!!!
Starting from the left-to-right
Sam, Ginuwine, Chelly K, and Tyrone Bradley!
Chelly K and Brian McKnight in Concert!
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