Ready For The World Featuring "Melvin Riley"
Original Lead Singer
A Michigan funk band with slight rock leanings, Ready for the World parlayed Melvin Riley's vocals and some trendy production into a pair of number one R&B hits in the mid-'80s for MCA. the orginal members began on their own Blue Lake label before signing with MCA. The label reissued the song "Tonight," and it reached number six on the R&B charts in 1984. They followed it with "Deep Inside Your Love," another Top Ten R&B single, then had their first of two chart-toppers in "Oh Sheila." It got them a huge crossover smash, ultimately topping the pop lists as well. They scored their fourth consecutive Top Ten R&B record with "Digital Display," and followed up with "Love You Down."
Original Lead Singer, Balladeer, songwriter, producer and musician, Melvin Riley will mark his success with a celebration around the world that will mark his era as a legend within the entertainment industry and being one of the most influential songwriters of our time for the Multi-Platinum 80' band. Riley Co-founded the Flint, MI band in 1982. Melvin was honored when the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame requested personal memorabilia to be showcased in their artist showcase.
To give the gift of music, Melvin Riley and bassist John Eaton will deliver a Ready for the World live stream Pay-Per-View concert entitled, “Dance & Romance Valentine’s Concert”. This pay-per-view event will air on https://iammelvinriley.com on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 9pm ET / 6pm PT. Tickets (suggested retail price $15) will go on sale Thursday, November 27, 2020 and are available for purchase on https://iammelvinriley.com. Viewers can also download the Melvin Riley TV app to access the event on Roku, Fire TV, or Apple TV.
This Holiday, Give the Gift of Music and Fashion to Set the Mood to Dance and Romance
Uniting and healing the world with a concert to celebrate love.
Flint Michigan, 2 December 2020 – To give the gift of music, Melvin Riley and bassist John Eaton will deliver a Ready for the World live stream Pay-Per-View concert entitled, “Dance & Romance Valentine’s Concert”. This pay-per-view event will air on https://iammelvinriley.com on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 9pm ET / 6pm PT. Tickets (suggested retail price $15) will go on sale Thursday, November 27, 2020 and are available for purchase on https://iammelvinriley.com. Viewers can also download the Melvin Riley TV app to access the event on Roku, Fire TV, or Apple TV.
Melvin Riley has crafted a runway fashion statement with the inception of the Melvin Riley Online Store. Holiday shoppers can enjoy uniquely themed collections such as; The Hits, It’s A Flint Thang, Oh Sheila, and Straight Down To Business. This season, special discounts will be offered to make it easy and affordable to shop for the entire family. The Melvin Riley Store will allow music lovers to “Walk in the Music” while simultaneously shopping for apparel in men’s, women’s, accessories, pet gear, masks, neck gaiters, and home goods.
The concert will also mark the world premiere of Melvin Riley TV. The channel will air docuseries, entertainment behind the scenes, jam sessions, musician workshops, interviews, and pay-per-view events. “This has been a challenging year for everyone so when I was asked to join the stage on Funk Corona by Sheryl Underwood, and the legendary presenter Morris Day, it inspired me to connect with my fans and give them a safe platform during this Covid-19 pandemic” explains Melvin. He continues, “Fans can wear my work and history in trendy fashions inspired by my life’s journey and be a part of my new endeavor.”
Riley is most notable for being a bandleader, singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter of Ready for the World hits like, “Love You Down”, “Tonight”, “Gently”, and “Oh Sheila”, just to name a few. He also etched his lane as a solo artist with hits like, “Whose Is It”, “What Makes A Man”, “Ghetto Love”, and “You Complete Me”. He produced a Top Ten R&B hit for the group 4 By Four called, “Come Over”. Riley has forged his position as a sought-after voice and sensual sound to grace the airwaves for years to come.
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Let’s Get Straight Down To Business “Ready For The World “Featuring” Melvin Riley
Is Booking Dates Now
September 24, 2019 – Flint, Michigan – The wait is over and its official the billing title is ready to hit your concert tour. We are pleased to announce to promoters, agencies, and the media that Melvin Riley, the legendary balladeer, songwriter, original lead singer and co-founder of the Multi-Platinum Flint, Michigan band Ready For The World is touring under the name Ready For The World “Featuring” Melvin Riley.
Melvin Riley and a few of the original band members are again delivering chart-topping songs to their fans in a high energy live performance show that will immediately take them down memory lane with hits like “Tonight”, “Love You Down”, “Oh Sheila”, “Deep Inside Your Love”, “Can He Do It Like This” just to name a few.
When asked what is important to him and his music Melvin replied “First my fans. Our brand is a house hold name and a part of musical history, which will never change. The band was formed with six member and we have played all over the world together. Our music has touched people lives and grew families in size. So now let each one of us enjoy the fruits of our labor respectfully no matter what. As the original lead singer, I will always give the fans all of me on stage but now they know the real deal. I love to sing for my fans and to continue performing our hits songs alongside John Eaton just took it to another level. We are truly READY to get on the road and do some real shows” We are so thankful to our legal team led by Darrin Auito, partner of HEA Law, LLC and attorney Mark E. Ross for his support and guidance.”
The legendary band Ready For The World is a global brand and a big part of musical history. Fans have so much to look forward to from the talents from every member of the band no matter where life takes them in the world of entertainment. Fall events and 2020 tours are now in the planning stage. So be sure to add Ready For The World “Featuring” Melvin Riley to your lineup when the curtain opens for your next show.
For immediate booking, interviews and photos contact: 678-369-3522
Promoters, Agents Booking Now Ready For The World Featuring Melvin Riley!
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To give the gift of music, Melvin Riley and bassist John Eaton will deliver a Ready for the World live stream Pay-Per-View concert entitled, “Dance & Romance Valentine’s Concert”. This pay-per-view event will air on https://iammelvinriley.com on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 9pm ET / 6pm PT. Tickets (suggested retail price $15) will go on sale Thursday, November 27, 2020 and are available for purchase on https://iammelvinriley.com. Viewers can also download the Melvin Riley TV app to access the event on Roku, Fire TV, or Apple TV.