After 3 decades of darkness, Michigan Central Station reopens with epic celebration

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(Detroit Free Press) Icons Diana Ross and Eminem bookended what will be remembered as a legendary Detroit concert Thursday night against the backdrop of Michigan Central Station, highlighting a night of phenomenal music that ranged from Motown to rap to gospel to techno to rap.



Energy oozed through the crowd of all ages.



Eminem was not listed as a performer in advance, though he was an executive producer for the show, which was enough to draw out fans hoping he would take the stage. The crowd erupted when Bill Ford, Ford Motor Co. executive chair and the driving force behind the depot's restoration, introduced the famed rapper, who was initially backed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

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"You have to be a longtime Detroiter to understand this, the pain of what was taken away from us — the auto plants moving out, the movie theaters moving out, the restaurants moving out, our neighbors moving out. … All of that is turning around. To see this come back, for a lot of people, it’s a night of deep pride," Duggan said. ..............................(more)

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2024/06/07/michigan-central-detroit-concert-diana-ross-jack-white-jelly-roll-eminem/73995218007/

[Srkdqltr]

1. What a wonderful thing to see. Im so proud to live in the Detroit area.

Duggan has done a wonderful job. Along with anyone and everyone who helped.

And poo on the detractors.

[Johnny2X2X]

2. Detroit has been getting better for a couple decades now

I am there at least once a year for a few days. I was there this Memorial Day weekend. Downtown is just great now. So much going on, something to do in every neighborhood. New bars and restaurants everywhere. People out enjoying the town at night. I really love watching the groups of bicylclists who decorate their bikes with lights and modify them. You'll see a group of lik 150 people with Christmas lights on their bikes riding past at once at night.

[et tu]

3. revitalization and pride-awesome! nt

[bahboo]

4. So glad to see this...

A great city making a comeback.