The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Friday 30 November 2012

Great Singers: Sam & Dave

Sam & Dave
Members: Samuel David Moore (born Samuel David Hicks on October 12, 1935), and
Dave Prater (May 9, 1937 – April 9, 1988)


   "The Dynamic Duo" Sam and Dave are Legends in the Soul Genre, They were one of the main driving forces behind this type of music being so popular. The Duo influenced Bruce Springsteen, Al Green,Tom Petty,Phil Collins, Michael Jackson, Elvis Costello, The Jam, Teddy Pendergrass, Billy Joel and Steve Winwood. Great Singers they are; please take a listen to a few here and have a fun Weekend: Hold on, I'm comin' , I thank you , When Something is wrong with my baby , Wrap it up , You don't know me like I know you , Said I wasn't gonna tell nobody , You got me hummin' , Don't knock it , May I baby , You don't know what you mean to me , Soothe me and Soul man


  
  


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_and_Dave 
Basic Information
OriginUnited States
GenresSoul
R&B
Southern soul
Rock and roll
Years active1961–1981
LabelsRouletteStaxAtlanticGusto
Past members
Samuel David Moore
Dave Prater

Thursday 29 November 2012

Reggae Thursdays: Junior Murvin

Junior Murvin (born Murvin Junior Smith, circa 1949, Port AntonioJamaica)



  The Talented Vocalist Junior Murvin is widely recognized for one song, though he has continuously been releasing new material. He is a truly memorable Artist from the Reggae Genre. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Roots Train , Solomon , Come out son , Tedious , False Teaching and Police and thief

  
  
 
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Murvin 
Basic Information
Birth nameMurvin Junior Smith
Bornc. 1949
OriginPort AntonioJamaica
Genres

Associate
Acts
Reggae

Lee "Scratch" Perry
Years active1965–present

Wednesday 28 November 2012

The Dixie Cups

The Dixie Cups 
Members: Barbara Ann Hawkins, Rosa Lee Hawkins and Joan Marie Johnson


  The talented Trio from New Orleans , The Dixie Cups, contributed to the 1960's Pop and R&B Genres and still is a notable Group to this day. Please Take a listen here and have a great Wednesday :Iko Iko , People say , Little Bell , You should have seen how he looked at me and Chapel of love

  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dixie_Cups 
Background information
OriginNew Orleans, Louisiana
GenresRhythm and bluesPop
Years active1964–present
LabelsRed Bird
WebsiteThe Dixie Cups' official site
Members
Barbara Ann Hawkins
Rosa Lee Hawkins
Athelgra Neville Gabriel
Past members
Joan Marie Johnson
Dale Mickle

Tuesday 27 November 2012

Hip Hop Tuesday: Kwamé

Kwamé Holland (born 1973)


  Even thou there are some who will deny ever wearing Polka dots or listening to Kwamé  he was one of the hugest acts back in the Golden Age of Hip Hop. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: The man we all know and love , The Rhythm , Oneovdabigboiz , Nastee , Sweet thing , U gotz to get down and Ownlee Eue


  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwam%C3%A9  
Basic Information
Also known asK-1 Million, K1 Mil
GenresHip hopR&BPop music
OccupationsRapper, Producer
Years active1988–1994, 2002–present
LabelsAtlantic Records
Associated actsKeyshia Cole Mary J Blige Will Smith Pussy Cat Dolls Christina Aguilera LL Cool J FantasiaLauriana Mae Beyond Belief, Lloyd Banks

Monday 26 November 2012

Tribute Mondays: Tampa Red

Tampa Red (January 8, 1904 – March 19, 1981), born Hudson Woodbridge
Other Names: Hudson Whittaker


    "The Guitar Wizard", Tampa Red recorded 335 songs, some of which are Blues Standards; coupled with his Slide Guitar Techniques, he was one of those early Artist that helped to make today's musical styles possible. Have a pleasureable Monday and please take a listen here: Anna Lou Blues , Sweet little angel , Crying won't help you , It hurts me too , Love her with feeling , Let me play with your poodle , When things go wrong with you (it hurts me too) , How long, How Long blues (as Tampa Red's Hokum Jug Band) , The Ducks Yas-Yas-Yas (Thomas A. Dorsey) and Tight like that

  
   


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Red
Basic Information
Birth nameHudson Woodbridge
BornJanuary 8, 1904
Smithville, GeorgiaUnited States
DiedMarch 19, 1981 (aged 77)
ChicagoIllinois, United States
GenresChicago blues
InstrumentsPiano
Slide guitar
Kazoo
Vocals
Years active1920s – 1960s
Associated actsTampa Red and His Chicago Five

Sunday 25 November 2012

The Jones Girls

The Jones Girls


   The Jones Girls were one of those 'heard about them , not sure who they are groups' from the 1970's . Their Songs are varied, although they are classified as an R&B Group; please take a listen here and have a sweet Sunday: Children of the night , Who can I run to , Nights over Egypt , I just love the man , Do you get enough love (Shirley Jones) and You gonna make me love somebody else


   
   

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jones_Girls 
Basic Information
OriginDetroit, Michigan
GenresR&B
Years active

Labels


Associate
Acts
1968 - 2001


Philadelphia International Records, GM Records, ARP and RCA

Lou Rawls, Teddy   Pendergrass, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross 
andLe Pamplemousse
Members
Brenda Jones
Valorie Jones
Shirley Jones

Saturday 24 November 2012

Jazz Greats: Max Roach

Maxwell Lemuel "Max" Roach (January 10, 1924 – August 16, 2007) 


    The word pioneer is so overused, but Max Roach deserves this title when discussing any part of the Bebop Genre, after all he changed the way Drums where played forever. Please take a listen here and have a dreamy Saturday: Solitude (with Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus) , Fleurette Africaine/ African Flower (with Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus)  ,and The Drum also Waltzes 


   
  
  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Roach 
Background information
Birth nameMaxwell Lemuel Roach
BornJanuary 10, 1924
NewlandNorth CarolinaUnited States
DiedAugust 16, 2007 (aged 83)
ManhattanNew YorkUnited States
GenresJazz
OccupationsDrummerpercussion,composereducator, civil rights activist
InstrumentsDrumspercussion
Years active1944–2002
LabelsCapitalImpulse!
Associated actsM'BoomColeman Hawkins,Thelonious MonkSonny RollinsCharlie ParkerDuke EllingtonEric DolphyMiles DavisCharles MingusDizzy GillespieBooker LittleClifford BrownSonny StittBilly EckstineBud PowellStan Getz