Mary J. BligeMedia Platforms Design TeamThe Grammy award-winning R&B songstress raised the roof at GM Style this year. Packed to the rafters with fashionistas and auto buffs from all over the world, the crowd went crazy as Blige belted out her new hit, “Just Fine.” The sexy, soulful singer was followed down the runway by a classic 1953 Chevrolet Corvette and six leggy models sporting the latest designs from Marciano. Though the eye candy was sweet on stage, Blige knew where her loyalties lie: “I’ve seen the cars, and they are off the chain,” she said of the evening’s vehicle lineup.Media Platforms Design TeamMaroon 5Media Platforms Design TeamAfter delivering a solid, though not very energetic set, lead singer Adam Levine summed up the reason the hit-makers agreed to appear at GM Style: “They said, ‘There will be hot girls and cars,’ and we said ‘Yes!’” That’s so rock and roll, baby. Maroon 5 played hits off their latest album, like “Wake Up Call” and “Makes Me Wonder,” while sunglass-clad models dressed in Mark Zunino walked the runway.Media Platforms Design TeamKid RockMedia Platforms Design TeamHis name is KIIIIIIIID ROOOOCK! Born and bred in the Detroit suburbs, Rock brought the house to its feet with his hit “Long-Haired Redneck Rock n' Roll Son of Detroit" as the all-new, super powerful Corvette ZR1 rolled down the runway--piloted by legendary NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon, of course--to close out GM Style. Though all eyes were on the Vette, models wearing looks by Marciano, Kevan Hall and the William Rast Denim Collection by Justin Timberlake followed the ZR1's 620 hp. Kid Rock closed out the night with a medley of hits by Detroit bands, including Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock n’ Roll” and Ted Nugent’s “Cat Scratch Fever.“Media Platforms Design TeamMax Raabe und das Palast OrchesterMedia Platforms Design TeamMercedes-Benz pulled out all the stops with swing sensation Max Raabe and his 12-piece Palast Orchester at Detroit’s new Museum of Contemporary Art. Looking like a scene right out of Cabaret, Palast Orchester provided a good old time by playing a surreal mix of 1920s favorites (“Who’s Afraid of the Big Black Wolf?”) and pop songs (“Oops, I Did It Again”).Media Platforms Design TeamBryan AdamsMedia Platforms Design TeamThe ’80s rocker introduced the new Audi TTS to a packed house at Cobo Hall on Sunday. Strumming an acoustic guitar, the Canadian crooner sang “The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You” as the TTS made its appearance.Media Platforms Design TeamPM Editor-in-Chief Jim Meigs and the Firehouse BandMedia Platforms Design TeamOur boss, Jim Meigs, grabbed his harp (read: harmonica), and jumped up on stage with the house band at the Firehouse, whipping the already euphoric crowd into frenzy. Good times.Media Platforms Design TeamChuck TannertChuck Tannert has been covering everything from the latest automobiles to how technology is shaping our future for more than 20 years. He’s a geek and likes to make people think, but would rather be fishing any day.
