Photos by Rae Votta
Go behind the scenes and backstage with Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendry and Sarah Dash as the legendary Labelle performs at the 2008 Out 100 Awards. Darian Aaron uploads some video of the performance and notes there were a few technical problems with the sound system—"And Ms.Patti wasn't shy about addressing this onstage"—but says the evening and performance was "fabulous."
Patti Labelle tells Out.com the group never made a "conscious effort" to pursue a heavily gay audience. "Our conscious effort was to pursue a great sound and a great look. And it just so happened that gay people followed, and thank God they did. They’ve been in our lives, in my life, forever. .. . The only plan we did consciously make was to look outrageous so that people would come to our shows [and say,] 'Oh, look at those crazy ladies.' But once they’re there, they’ll see we have something to say."
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Rod I am still waiting on your review of the album. I love these women their message is amazing. Nona is truly a gifted writer
Posted by: Mr. Gay Seattle XXXIII | 17 November 2008 at 16:30
Patti is my girl! Her "O People" is my ministry's anthem, she's my message machine's music; I danced with her twice: at the Apollo and The [Paramount] Theatre at the Garden. We shared several other times, too.
At the Apollo, I brought her Italian pastries and a note from my late friend, Alvin, who had been hospitalized the day before. She put his note between her breasts, as she carried out her Italian delights, after stage crew took everything else going to patients at hospitals.
At "The Theatre, I cooked and gave Patti a pasta dinner. She and Nona dedicated and 'blessed' their second verse to a friend,
"This one's for you Antoine!" after he missed the night before and then, arrived that night right out of detox, having gone after I played for him "When You've Been Blessed" at home.
Today, I won in Court...came home and had her singing "Winner In YOU!"
Yes, I am blessed and a real winner because of the 'God-Wonder' Spirit of and in my girlfriend, Patti LaBelle and friends!
Give her your own shout out of gratitude for being the National Chairwoman for African Americans living with and overcoming HIV/AIDS!
Many thanks Rod!
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Posted by: Pastor Michael-Vincent Crea | 17 November 2008 at 17:23
They are coming to DC in February and I am trying to go, LOL. I love these chicks.
Posted by: S. Flemming | 18 November 2008 at 10:36
I love Patti Labelle!!! Im so happy Sarah dash, Nona Hyndrix and the queen herself decided to get back together for one more time. Patti labelle is the defintion of long jevity, diva, and performer.
Posted by: Anthony | 19 November 2008 at 23:08