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The Legends of Music Awards
Norfolk, Virginia
April 2007
The Road to Success
The road to success is a long and difficult journey of disappointments, frustrations and sacrifices. The wise traveler tries not to acknowledge how far he or she has come because that only distorts the dream and blurs the vision of the true destination. The ultimate destination is to be the best that you can be.
My hometown, Norfolk, Virginia, recently honored me with the legends of music award, an honor that I will cherish forever. I gratefully share this honor with Tidewater greats Ella Fitzgerald, Pearl Bailey, Bruce Hornsby, Ruth Brown, Clarence Clemmons and many other tremendously talented artists from the Tidewater area.
As my family, friends and well-wishers gathered around me, I unveiled my award, a large bronze medallion embedded into the sidewalk of Granby Street. It reads “The Legends of Music Walk of Fame - General Norman Johnson.” When the crowd began to applaud, my mind began to wander. I was taken back in time to a boy raised on the poverty stricken side of Norfolk, to a boy who dreamed of one day recording million selling records, performing at the Apollo Theatre, appearing on American Band Stand and the Tonight Show, touring and performing around the world. Although I could only play three chord progressions, I also dreamed of becoming a successful songwriter. During the award ceremony, the proud expressions on the faces of my family and friends magnified what I already knew but very seldom think of. Against all odds, I have accomplished all of my boyhood dreams.
As I hugged, shook hands and received congratulations from my family, old friends and other well wishers, I’m embarrassed to say my mind was trying to drift away from this incredibly wonderful moment to a song that I’m writing a for a new recording.
I feel truly honored that my hometown has recognized me for the work I’ve done in the past but my brutally frank mind keeps reminding me that the road to success is a never ending experience. “It ain’t about how far you’ve come but all about where you’re trying to go.” Like the boy from my past, I still have dreams. I’m still traveling.

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Member Since: 6/6/2007
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Record Label: Surfside Records
Type of Label: Indie

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Coming Soon!

Coming Soon! "Under The Radar" ...
Posted by The Chairmen of The Board on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:35:00 PST

Merry Christmas From The Chairmen of The Board

    If you are interested in hearing more tracks from The Chairmen's Christmas CD please visit us at www.myspace.com/thechairmenoftheboard...
Posted by The Chairmen of The Board on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:34:00 PST

Chairmen of The Board’s First Christmas CD

If you are interested in purchasing our first time ever Christmas CD please visit www.surfsiderecords.com to place your order and please be sure to mention when you place your order that you found out...
Posted by The Chairmen of The Board on Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:01:00 PST

Beach Music Retailers and Purchasers

This article will explain and hopefully resolve the confusion caused by The Chairman of the Board's CDs Timeless and All in the Family. Inspired by my love for classic soul rhythm and blues music, ...
Posted by The Chairmen of The Board on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:43:00 PST

Attention: DJs, Distributors, Retailers and Purchasers

Southern Soul Electric Slide was recorded by the "Carolina Connection" (a.k.a. "CC").  Team Airplay, the recording company, leased the recording from Surfside productions (produced by General Joh...
Posted by The Chairmen of The Board on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:38:00 PST

DVD To Be Released Soon

Chairmen of the Boards first time ever Christmas Album "Merry Christmas" coming this fall......Snippets coming soon. Also lookout for the new single " I Go Crazy" Which is featured in the soon to be r...
Posted by The Chairmen of The Board on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST

New Release Set For November

  Bulletin:       The Chairmen of the Board is in the studio recording their first Christmas Album. The title of the album is "Merry Christmas". Production is being hand...
Posted by The Chairmen of The Board on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST

Beach Music's 5 Star General

  In The News:   4-17-2007  Beach Music's Five-Star General.. "You could make a blind man see, .. You could make a cripple man walk You could make the quietest man in the world talk." ...
Posted by The Chairmen of The Board on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST

In The News

  In The News:  4/18/2007   Springsteen Sax Player, Chairman Of The Board Frontman To Receive Hometown Honor Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's Clarence Clemons and Chairman of t...
Posted by The Chairmen of The Board on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST

The Music Bandit

  The Music Bandit By General Johnson   I'm speaking on behalf of anyone who is an artist, a songwriter or music producer who has chosen music as a profession.  You've got to love what ...
Posted by The Chairmen of The Board on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST