BMI's 57th Annual Pop Awards

The speaker, a BMI icon, expresses gratitude for receiving an award, acknowledging God, and reflecting on his career as a studio musician. He highlights the influence of key figures like Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoler, and the significance of the Brill Building. Personal acknowledgments include his accountant and wife. He concludes by expressing gratitude for music's healing power and his long-standing relationship with BMI.

Who were introduced as BMI's 2009 icons?

• Earl Morgenstern and Esther

• Jeff Barry and Brooks Arthur

• Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoler

• Kenny Gamble and Leon Hough

What did the speaker express gratitude for at the beginning of the speech?

• Being able to accept the award

• His wife Regina

• Meeting Jerry Lieber

• Working at the Brill Building

Which producers did the speaker mention as influential in his early career?

• Dell and BMI

• Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoler

• Kenny Gamble and Leon Hough

• Earl Morgenstern and Esther

Who did the speaker acknowledge as a significant personal influence from Philadelphia?

• Dell

• Mr. Earl Morgenstern and his wife Esther

• Brooks Arthur

• Jeff Barry

What does the speaker believe music serves as for the world?

• A financial investment

• A career opportunity

• A source of entertainment

• A healing force