Canton, OH - (July 8, 2005) - The Legendary O’JAYS will be honored for over 40 successful years in the music industry in their hometown of Canton, Ohio during a homecoming celebration weekend, July 8-10, 2005 that is being sponsored by CAP III Productions, Inc.

The 3-day celebration will feature a VIP Paring Party, Celebrity Golf Tournament, O’JAYS Parkway dedication and The O’JAYS Homecoming Concert (detailed schedule of events is attached). This event is to pay special tribute to The O’Jays who have paved the way for many artists in the music industry. An important part of The O’Jays Homecoming Celebration will be the renaming of Mahoning Road to “The O’Jays Parkway”. This Historical Street Dedication Event will be celebrated with the Canton community at Nimisilla Park on Sunday, July 10th, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The O'Jays Homecoming Weekend event will attract local and national media, celebrities, VIP and bring the community together. Invited guests include; Gerald Levert (national recording artist), Sean Levert (national recording artist), Cheryl Ladd (TV Show “Charlie’s Angels’), Evander Holyfield, Tommy Davidson (comedian, actor), Michael Colyar (comedian, actor), Tom Joyner, Anita Baker, Tim and Daphne Reid, Kiki Shephard (The Apollo), Kenny Peterson (Green Bay Packers), Eric Snow (Cleveland Cav’s) Steve Perry (The White House-GSA), Ray Ellis (former Philadelphia Eagles), Omarosa Manigault Stallworth (Donald Trump's "The Apprentice Show"), Keith McLeod (Utah Jazz) Steve Luke (Former Green Bay Packers), Ronnie Harris (Former Olympic Boxer), Ray Ellis (former NFL Eagles), Kenny Peterson (NFL Packers), Mike Doss (NFL Colts), Nick Weatherspoon (former NBA Wizards), Phil Hubbard (former NBA Cavaliers), Keith McLeod (Utah Jazz), Jarmar Martin, Andy Gibson (National Recording Manager), Alan Page (Former NFL, Minnesota Vikings), Walter Henderson (Former Track Olympian) and many more.

The O'Jays successful career has spanned over 40 years. With 10 gold and nine platinum albums to their credit, they are one of the most vital and beloved R&B vocal groups of all time. Now in their 43rd year making music, the groups' new album, "Imagination" under Sanctuary Urban Records Group is expected to be one of the great albums of their long career. The O'Jays have released over 25 albums. Their previous album, For The Love Of, was certified gold and received a Grammy nomination. The group was also featured in the acclaimed movie The Fighting Temptations and continues to tour and perform before sold out audiences around the country.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, Charge by Phone 330.945.9400, or Canton Civic Center Box Office at 330.489.3090.

The O’JAYS Homecoming
Weekend of Celebration
Friday, July 8 thru Sunday, July 10, 2005

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2005
SUMMERFEST
Downtown Canton
Mayor Janet Creighton officially welcomes O’JAYS with Keys to City of Canton
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meet and Greet
Canton Towers
Downtown Canton
Time: 6:15pm - 6:30pm

Meet and Greet
Canton Negro Old Timers Activity Center
Downtown Canton
Official Welcome from African American Organizations
Time: 6:45pm - 7:45pm

*VIP Paring Party
(Invitation Only – sponsors, golfers and celebrities)
Marriott McKinley Grand Hotel
320 Market Avenue South Canton, Ohio 44702
Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm

SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2005
Celebrity Golf Tournament
Glenmoor Country Club
4191 Glenmoor Rd NW Canton, OH 44718
(330) 966-3600
Time: 12:00pm – 10:00pm

SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2005
The O’JAYS Parkway Dedication Ceremony
(Free Admission)
Mahoning Road NW, Canton, OH 44702
Time: 2:00 pm-3:00pm

The O’JAYS Homecoming Concert
Canton Civic Center
1101 Market Ave., N. Canton, OH 44702
Time: 7:00pm (The O’JAYS & The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards)
Tickets call (330) 489-3090