NBC Highlights Famous Singer who entertains at train station. Runs Nationwide outreach program. And Changes the World! Do It For The Kids!!!!
THE GOLDEN PLATTER
Milton Bullock
DIFTK Founder
Singer Entertains at Train Station
Milton R. Bullock /“The Golden Platter”
Have you by chance ever heard of “The Platters”? This group emerged as stars in the mid to late 1950’s, selling more records, playing more venues, appearing in more films, and romancing more Americans than any other group of their time. Performing simple, romantic melodies, with satin smooth voices have always been their Universal trademark. “The Platters” were a phenomenon--the first black Doo-wop group to ever have a number one hit ‘pop’ record as well as the first to cross racial barriers on the concert circuit. Mainly by fate, for the white audiences that first heard them ‘thought’ they were a white group, embracing their ’classic’ style. This ‘blessed misconception’ would fortunately; ‘ open otherwise-closed doors’, and the rest is International-Universal American World Musical-History at its very best!
Have you by chance ever heard of “The Platters”? This group emerged as stars in the mid to late 1950’s, selling more records, playing more venues, appearing in more films, and romancing more Americans than any other group of their time. Performing simple, romantic melodies, with satin smooth voices have always been their Universal trademark. “The Platters” were a phenomenon--the first black Doo-wop group to ever have a number one hit ‘pop’ record as well as the first to cross racial barriers on the concert circuit. Mainly by fate, for the white audiences that first heard them ‘thought’ they were a white group, embracing their ’classic’ style. This ‘blessed misconception’ would fortunately; ‘ open otherwise-closed doors’, and the rest is International-Universal American World Musical-History at its very best!
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Milton Bullock, right,
performs with Peter Somerwine on Wednesday during the Motown Memory Lane
Showcase at the Helen P. Gay Rocky Mount Historic Train Station.
Although most people are familiar with Milton’s legendary entertainment cre-dentials; he’s most proud of his legacy with at-risk youth, Universal. As founder of “Do It For The Children Initiatives, Inc.”; he’s committed to the welfare of America’s and the World’s at-risk youth. He uses his celebrity status to motivate young people as well as to bring other celebrities into the act of giving troubled kids the aspiration to succeed. As well as the ideal fundraiser for local and major international causes providing financial emergency needs to continue or embellish their operations. In addition to his God given talent to sing, he has composed a special song to financially-aid and support that cause; so appropriately themed and titled as; Do It For The Kids !!!!
Although most people are familiar with Milton’s legendary entertainment cre-dentials; he’s most proud of his legacy with at-risk youth, Universal. As founder of “Do It For The Children Initiatives, Inc.”; he’s committed to the welfare of America’s and the World’s at-risk youth. He uses his celebrity status to motivate young people as well as to bring other celebrities into the act of giving troubled kids the aspiration to succeed. As well as the ideal fundraiser for local and major international causes providing financial emergency needs to continue or embellish their operations. In addition to his God given talent to sing, he has composed a special song to financially-aid and support that cause; so appropriately themed and titled as; Do It For The Kids !!!!
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By
LINDELL JOHN KAY
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Lucky rail travelers
passing through the Rocky Mount Train Station are treated once a week to a
blast from the past in the person of a world-famous local crooner.
Milton Bullock was born
and raised in Edgecombe County. His adventures as a member of the Motown group
The Platters took him all over the world, landing him as a guest on Johnny
Carson, producing music with Prince and creating a children's charity with the
late great Muhammad Ali.
All that history is
wrapped up in a neat package when Bullock performs the Motown Memory Lane
Showcase from 10 a.m. 1 p.m. every Wednesday. The show is held in
conjunction with the Twin County Museum and Hall of Fame, which is located
inside the Train Station.
The classic set includes
music from the early Rock and Roll era like favorite chart-toppers “Only You”
and “The Great Pretender.”
Bullock was inducted
into the local Hall of Fame in 2006.
“We get a super
reaction,” Mae Parker, the museum's curator, said of Bullock's show.
Parker said groups from
Raleigh including the Red Hat Ladies have come to see Bullock perform his
greatest hits.
“We have people come for
anniversaries and birthdays and ask Milton to sing their favorite songs,”
Parker said.
Folks waiting on their
trains will often start dancing to Bullock's songs, said B. Farmer, a ticket
clerk for Amtrak.
Bullock, now performing
as the Golden Platter, is featured in the most recent edition of North
Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine. He uses his celebrity status to inspire
at-risk youth with his “Do It For The Kids” organization.
Bullock said he's
looking forward to volunteering as an Amtrak Train Host once he finishes
training later this month. The program is supported by N.C. Transportation
Department.
“The impact is tremendous,
and I'm honored to be a potential part of its success,” Bullock said.
With four to six trips a
year, Bullock will get a chance to meet fans and tell folks about the many
great things the Twin Counties has to offer.
“Who knows, I may even
give the passengers a mini rendition of “'Only You,'” Bullock said.
Bullock is a proud
native of Tarboro and product of the Edgecombe County Public School System.
SWII
Bullock is also town
commissioner in Princeville. His current charity projects are making a major impact on society.
Milton Bullock Commissioner
Princeville, NC
Milton pictured with DIFTK Child Advocates Sam Williams II & Vanessa Williams - Drew
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