Sidebeat Music – Don Paul Mantarro in Memory of Recording Artist Songwriter Dobie Gray

Exclusive interview with Don Paul Mantarro, manager and good friend to recording artist Dobie Gray, may he rest in peace.

Don Paul talks about his early years with The Portable People and Joe McDonald and others, how he met Dobie Gray, and their travels all over the world. In particular, Don Paul relates the story of how Dobie Gray was the first entertainer to perform for a “mixed” audience in South Africa.

Dobie Gray, legendary American singer and songwriter, passed away on December 6th, 2011. Don Paul shares experiences of the two fo them from the 1960’s and 70’s, “The In Crowd” to “Drift Away” and “Loving Arms” are just three of the many memories Dobie Gray gave to us. Also, Dobie Gray landed Ben Vereen’s role in the L.A. production of the Mega – Hit, Musical “Hair,” in which Dobie remained for two and a half years.

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Don Paul Mantarro’s Early Years in the Music Business

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Don Paul Mantarro’s “Don’s Creations” nightclub and how he met Dobie Gray

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Don Paul Mantarro’s travels on the road with Dobie Gray to Europe and especially his several trips to South Africa.

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Don Paul Mantarro talks more about the life of Dobie Gray and Dobie’s visit to the White House.

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Don Paul’s loss of his friend, Dobie Gray, and the funerals in Dobie’s honor.

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