The 5th Dimension
In 1967, a little-known vocal group called the 5th Dimension recorded the song “Up, Up and Away” which catapulted the group to instant stardom. Countless magazine covers, world tours and several Grammys later, the 5th Dimension is recognized as one of the most prolific soul, R&B groups in musical history.
The 5th Dimension has made over 25 million in sales with 22 Top 40 hits and five No.1 songs, including “Up, Up and Away,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “One Less Bell to Answer,” “Last Night I Didn’t Get to Sleep At All,” and the iconic “Aquarius/ Let the Sunshine In”. They have performed on the world’s most famous stages, including Radio City Music Hall alongside Frank Sinatra and the Hollywood Bowl, and delivered unforgettable television performances on the Ed Sullivan Show, Soul Train and The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. The 5th Dimension has secured its position in the Grammy Hall of Fame, with 14 gold records, six platinum records and six Grammy Awards.
In 2015, The 5th Dimension celebrated 50 years of extraordinary entertainment. Original member Florence LaRue and company continue to deliver dynamic performances that stand the test of time and captivate audiences from Las Vegas to Manila, Philippines.
While remaining true to their original, five-part harmonic sound, The 5th Dimension remains versatile, attracting audiences of all ages and nationalities. Within the last decade, The 5th Dimension has taken the stage with several prestigious symphony orchestras, entertained at the White House and performed for families at Disneyland in California and Disney World in Florida, demonstrating the groups diverse appeal. The iconic group continues to sell out venues across the United States, Europe and Asia.
According to a recent review by White Plains Citizens, ”[The 5th Dimensions’] voices and harmony are stronger, more emotional and as meaningful, perhaps more meaningful than when they first became hits in the 1965-1975 era. Today’s Dimensions deliver a tight, personal show, as crisp as old top 40 Radio.”
Brooke Ramel is one of the most successful independent artists of the last 20 years. She has sold over 50,000 CDs, placed 50+ songs in tv/film, performed thousands of live shows, and produced 6 original albums, including Turn It Around, co-written and produced by renowned hitmaker Mike Busbee.
In addition to performing solo and headlining with her own band, Brooke has opened for many legendary artists and some of her greatest inspirations as well as hall of fame artists, such as Air Supply, Peter Cetera, Petula Clark, Melissa Manchester, Chris Botti, Little River Band, Don MacLea, Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn, Raul Malo, Colin Hay, David Wilcox, Lisa Loeb, Nancy Griffith, David Gates, Bill Medley, Deana Carter, and countless others. . In 2006, Brooke sang background vocals for Ziggy Marley's album, "Love Is My Religion". That year, she was also a featured performer on an episode of the PBS series, "Branson Jubilee", which aired nationwide.
Brooke’s career grew from the grassroots of the Midwest. After picking up the guitar at the age of 7, she was soon playing “gigs” at local churches and fairs. By age 9, she had already appeared on television and done a one-hour live radio show. A singer/songwriter had blossomed and never wavered from her musical path; from performing with high school theatre troupes and musical choirs to studying at Stanford University to living in Paris and eventually landing in Los Angeles where she has made her living as a professional musician ever since.
Reemerging after a hiatus to be a wife and mother, Brooke teamed up with Grammy Award-winning producer and Windham Hill Records founder Will Ackerman and world-class musicians to record her first album since 2004. Joining Brooke on the album are bassist Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, James Taylor, John Lennon), guitarist Jeff Pevar (Crosby Stills & Nash, Marc Cohn, Ray Charles), drummer Aaron Sterling (John Mayer), 3-time Grammy Award-winning cellist Eugene Friesen, and The Webb Sisters on background vocals (Leonard Cohen, Sting).
Newly gained perspectives are reflected in Brooke’s strongest, most honest, and acoustic recording to date. For You features ten original songs, half-written with renowned songwriter Ken Hirsch (“Two Less Lonely People in the World,” “Never Been to Me,” “No One in the World,” “If I Could”). Brooke and Ken recently performed together at the beautiful Saban Theater in Beverly Hills, performing a combination of Ken’s hits, their co-written original songs, and beloved cover tunes that are audience favorites.