Michael Burton:  

Related Achievements: After leaving Compton in 1969 I headed to Northern California, leaving all family and friends behind. I came back a year later with a Rolls Royce, trivial but IMPORTANT! Read On: Michael Burton (d.b.a.) Genesis 1 Productions, Inc. was established in 1974 in Richmond, Calif., its original concept was to provide musical entertainment for stage shows in night clubs, but quickly diversified due to the multi-faceted training of its founder. Developing stage shows and tours for Greater Bay Area Production & Development (HONEY RECORDS) of Oakland, Calif., joining forces with Harvey Fuqua, former head of talent for Motown Records. Of this collaboration came two albums buy the noted singer "Sylvester". This association produced two more albums; Arthur Adams' "Midnight Serenade" and the first gospel album "Rejoice", voices of St. Johns Baptist Church of Richmond, Calif. In August 1975 the company sponsored its first major concert featuring Soul Train recording artist "The Whispers". On the same show was an up an coming band called "Raw Soul" that Mr. Burton had sponsored in a number of shows which featured the talents of singer Frankie Beverly. Signing a recording contract with Capitol Records and changing its name to "Maze featuring Frankie Beverly" a major success story was born. In January 1976 Michael Burton was chosen to handle stage and technical. We headed into the studio and recorded the classic album on the Capitol Records label "Maze featuring Frankie Beverly"; an extensive six- (6) month nationwide tour followed with the album going gold. The 1977-year was a pivotal one for both the band and Michael Burton. The next album "Golden Time of Day" was of the times and the masses were ready. As stage manager Michael Burton demonstrated with ease how to handle logistics. Six weeks into the tour the album went gold. In April 1978 Michael Burton was given top honors in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area music circles. This opened the door to a variety of offers, which included audio/video and film productions for advertising agencies, public relation firms and private industry. I was also able to design and implement marketing strategies, public relation activities that included advertising campaigns. I stepped behind the scenes as we became even more dedicated serving this part of the industry for nine years. In 1989 Las Vegas was the next move where he continued to provide audio/video and film production services that contributed advertising, marketing and musical entertainment services to the industry to a degree. The future of my services is without a doubt a highly profitable one. A service oriented highly motivated person with vast experience, ultimate diversity and a higher potential for unlimited growth. In February 1995, after 5 years of industry service I relocated to the Las Vegas area. The urge for a broader stage presence beckons me. I have delivered some of the top money grossing artist & acts in the Las Vegas area over the past 18 years doing pre & post-productions. I have an opportunity to take it back to the stage. Instead of going through the major production houses, I'm receiving more and more calls to go it alone. The monetary percentage has increased, which means my 15% per show have increased to 70%, which benefits my investors and me totally. I have put my team on notice. 2007 - I choose to leave Las Vegas for a much needed vacation/rest. I toured the United States without a band or crew, just me and the Bus. I visit as many States & Cities as I can. Six months or longer I travel. At the time it was a much needed break. You know the South has some beautiful sites, and some interesting places. 2008 - Music is what I do so in the end the East Coast, particularly South Carolina is where I kinda pulled over and parked, looked around & found a beautiful old style colonial style place to be used as my home/office, to Take It Back To The Stage. Las Vegas has served me for many years, and although I still will use it for West Coast productions, keeping my home/office there, South Carolina, specifically Columbia, will serve as Michael Burton Productions' East Coast base of operations. We can satisfy any and all commitments. 2009 my first book, How to Promote or Produce a Concert. Las Vegas has served me for many years, and although I still will use it for West Coast productions, k...Expand for more