Over the course of his career, Marcus has collaborated with artists as varied and talented as Eric Clapton, George Benson, Luther Vandross, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Al Jarreau, George Duke, Wayne Shorter, Lalah Hathaway and Herbie Hancock. The legendary album Tutu, written and produced for Miles Davis, sealed his international fame when Marcus was only 25. Fans can now get a taste of what Wallace be thinkin’ on Twitter Miller, winner of two Grammy Awards, the 2013 Edison Award for Lifetime Achievement in Jazz (Holland), the 2010 Victoire du Jazz (France) and appointed UNESCO Artist for Peace in 2013, is not only an exceptional musician but also a highly gifted composer and producer who we are proud to call a host and headliner on every sailing of Blue Note at Sea. Wallace is an evolving comedian, which is why his show is different every night. He shows his gratitude to the audience by signing autographs and taking photos after every show.Īudience members never know what will happen at the George Wallace show. If provoked, he might even throw out a few of his signature “Yo Mama” jokes. Each show he engages members of the audience in comical banter. Wallace’s most recognized material is his “I Be Thinkin’” lines and jokes about everything from conversational thoughts to political aspirations. A tome of life wisdom, humor and insight from a lifetime of observation, the book is in its third printing. His first book, LAFF IT OFF (Chaite Press) was published in 2014. Wallace regularly performs in comedy clubs across the country and is an ambassador for the United States government, performing at military bases all over the world. He celebrated his 10th Anniversary headlining at the Flamingo in March 2014, announced he was closing the show to head back out on the road. Vegas.” Unlike any other comedy show in Las Vegas, Wallace gave away a number of prizes every night including CDs, DVDs, diamond necklaces, dinner at prestigious restaurants, gourmet chocolates, tropical cruises and even a new car. Sin City showed its admiration by extending Wallace’s contract indefinitely and nicknaming him “The New Mr. In 2004 Wallace appeared as the headlining star of his own show at The Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas for a 30 day run. As a veteran radio personality, he has also made appearances on “The Steve Harvey Morning Show” and is a charter member of “The Tom Joyner Morning Show.” Wallace was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Soul Train/Centric Comedy All-Star Awards and won Best Stand Up Comedian at the prestigious American Comedy Awards after four consecutive nominations.
With his writing and stand-up experience, Wallace began landing television appearances. Wallace is currently pursuing dual coursework at University of Phoenix and DeVry. Within a week of leaving the advertising field, he began to perform stand-up comedy and was offered a job writing for “The Redd Foxx Show.” Still, his dream of being a comedian had a strong hold on him. Literally, a rags-to-riches story, Wallace went from selling rags to VP of Advertising.
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He attended the University of Akron, Ohio and upon graduating with degrees in Transportation, Marketing/Advertising, plus advance studies in Radio and Television from Columbia School of Broadcasting. He always enjoyed making people laugh, but he also knew the importance of an education. Someone asked, 'If you could do it with anyone, who would you sing it with?' And Michael was my first choice.”īy the age of six, George Wallace knew he wanted to be a comedian. “We were going over things I'd done and we talked about turning it into a duet. "The song was sent to me and I did a version of it but somehow it just didn't quite work,” LaBelle explained. McDonald has also been a part of numerous successful collaborations with the likes of Kenny Loggins, James Ingram, Ray Charles, Carly Simon and, of course, Patti LaBelle, with whom he recorded the smash duet “On My Own.” The song, written by the late Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer-Sager, was not originally planned as a duet.
He began his solo career in 1982 and would go on to record ten albums and receive more than a dozen Grammy nominations and five Grammy awards. In 1975 McDonald joined The Doobie Brothers, with whom he would write and sing numerous hit singles, including “What A Fool Believes,” “Takin’ It to the Streets,” and “Minute by Minute,” showcasing his distinctive dulcet tones and soulful sound. Singer, songwriter and keyboardist Michael McDonald has been on the forefront of American popular music since the early ‘70s, when he recorded and toured with Steely Dan.
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