The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Sunday 30 June 2013

Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Sister Rosetta Tharpe (born Rosetta Nubin March 20, 1915 – October 9, 1973) 



  Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a Legendary Gospel Singer and Guitarist, that is cited as a Key figure in the development of Rock and Roll. She is among the first to have commercially successful Gospel Records. Please take a listen here and have a nice Sunday: Didn't it rain, Children , Down by the Riverside , That's all , Rock me , The lonesome road , This train , Strange things happening everyday , Precious Memories , Silent night and Up above my head

     
    
   

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosetta_Tharpe
Background information
Birth nameRosetta Nubin
BornMarch 20, 1915
Cotton Plant, ArkansasUnited States
DiedOctober 9, 1973 (aged 58)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
GenresGospelpopjazzbluesjump bluesrhythm and blues[1]
OccupationsSingerguitarist
InstrumentsVocalsguitarelectric guitar
Years active1919–1973

Saturday 29 June 2013

Jazz Greats: Arthur Whetsol

Arthur Whetsel 
Arthur Whetsol

  Arthur Whetsol was an Important aspect of Duke Ellington's Washingtonians; his career was cut short by his illnesses, please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Mood indigo (with Duke Ellington) , The Moochie (Duke Ellington Orchestra) and Cotton Club Stomp

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Whetsol 
Background Information
Name
Born


Died

Origin
Arthur Whetsel
1905,
Punta Gorda Fl.

January 5, 1940(35)
New York
Washington D.C
GenresJazzDixieland
Instruments

Years Active
trumpet
cornet
1920's - 1930's
Associated actsDuke Ellington

Friday 28 June 2013

Thursday 27 June 2013

This is not the end, but the end of their Cycle

Same-sex marriage was outlawed on December 16, 342 AD by the Christian emperors Constantius II and Constans. This law specifically outlaws marriages between men and reads as follows:


When a man marries and is about to offer himself to men in womanly fashion [quum vir nubit in feminam viris porrecturam], what does he wish, when sex has lost all its significance; when the crime is one which it is not profitable to know; when Venus is changed to another form; when love is sought and not found? We order the statutes to arise, the laws to be armed with an avenging sword, that those infamous persons who are now, or who hereafter may be, guilty may be subjected to exquisite punishment. (Theodosian Code 9.7.3)

Reggae Thursdays: Dennis Walks

Dennis Vassell, better known as Dennis Walks 


   Dennis Walks is a Reggae Singer that worked with most of the early great Producers in the Genre and had a couple hits mostly in the 1970's. He falls in the category of Forgotten Reggae Voices of the 1970's. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Margaret , Having a party , Heart don't leap , The Drifter , Roast fish and cornbread (with Billy Boyo) , Uncle Sam's country , Belly lick and Sad sweet dreamer

 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Walks 
Background Information
Birth nameDennis Vassell
OriginJamaica
GenresReggae
Years active1968–present
LabelsMoodisc

Wednesday 26 June 2013

The Rays

The Rays 


 The Rays were a famous Doo-Wop Group, that was famous in the 1950's, please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Magic moon , Mediterranean moon  and Silhouettes

 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rays
Background Information
Name
Origin
The Rays
New York, US
Years active
Label
1955–1957
Chess Records
Cameo Records


MembersHarold Miller
Walter Ford
David Jones
Harry James

Tuesday 25 June 2013

Hip Hop Tuesdays: The Sequence

The Sequence 


Image Source : The Sequence | Discography | Discogs


  Female Hip Hop Group, The Sequence, released the second single from Sugar Hill Records and was a forerunner in Early Hip Hop Music. They were also the group in which Singer Angie Stone got her first break; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Funky sound (tear the roof off) , Monster Jam (with Spoonie Gee) , I don't need your love (part one) , And you know that , Love changes , Here comes the bride , Simon says and Funk you up

   

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sequence 
Background Information
OriginColumbiaSouth Carolina,U.S.
GenresOld school hip hop
Funk
Years active1979-1985
LabelsSugar Hill
Associated actsSpoonie Gee
Past membersAngie Brown Stone (Angie B.)
Cheryl Cook (Cheryl The Pearl)
Gwendolyn Chisolm (Blondy)

Monday 24 June 2013

Tribute Mondays: Charlie "Big" Green

Charlie Green (born in OmahaNebraska circa 1900 - Died in 1936 in New York)


  Charlie "Big" Green was a pioneer in the Jazz Genre, thou there are no pictures of him currently available. He Innovated the technique used by Jazz Trombonist and set the benchmark for the many that followed. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Green you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Hard hearted Hannah (with Fletcher Henderson) , The guage of Armour Avenue (with Fletcher Henderson) , A new kind of man (Fletcher Henderson) , Hobo you can't ride this train (with Louis Armstrong, Chick Webb and his Orchestra) and Trombone Cholly

Sourcehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Green_(musician) 
Background information
Born1900
Died1936 (aged 36)
GenresJazz, Blues
OccupationsTrombonist
InstrumentsTrombone
Years active1920–1936
Labels
Associated actsJames P. Johnson
Fats Waller
Kaiser Marshall
Chick Webb
Fletcher Henderson
Louis Armstrong
Benny Carter
Jimmie Noone
Don Redman


Sunday 23 June 2013

Linda Lewis

Linda Lewis (born Linda Ann Fredericks, 27 September 1950, West Ham, London) 


  Linda Lewis is a superb Musician and Vocalist that is regarded as one of the best. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Sunday: You turned my bitter into sweet , It's in his kiss , Rock a doodle doo , Old Smokey , Sideway shuffle  , Baby I'm your's , I Dunno , I'm in love again , We can win and  This time I'll be sweeter

       
  
         

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_lewis 
Background Information
BornSeptember 27, 1950 (age 62)
West Ham, London
OriginBritish
GenresPopSoulRockSkaFunk
OccupationsMusician
InstrumentsVocalsguitar
Years active1968–present
LabelsPolydorWarner Bros. Records,AristaAriola, Market Square, Turpi
Associated actsJim CreganIan SamwellLuther VandrossRod StewartCat StevensAl KooperBasement JaxxBobby TenchJamiroquai,CommonSteve Harley and Cockney RebelRick Wakeman,Junior Marvin
Websitewww.lindalewis.co.uk
Notable instruments
Vocals

Saturday 22 June 2013

Jazz Greats: Otto Hardwick

Otto James "Toby" Hardwicke (May 31, 1904 – August 5, 1970) 


  Multi- Instrumentalist, Otto Hardwick, was a talented musician and ghost composer that worked with Duke Ellington and others. Please take a listen here and have a fun Saturday: Black and tan fantasy (with Duke Ellington) 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_Hardwick
Background information
Birth nameOtto James "Toby" Hardwicke
BornMay 31, 1904 - August 5, 1970
DiedAugust 5, 1970 (65)
GenresOrchestral jazzswingbig band
OccupationsSaxophonist , Bassist
InstrumentsSaxophone, String Bass,
Clarinet, Violin
Years active
Associate
Acts
1918–1947

Duke Ellington

Friday 21 June 2013

Great Singers: Candi Staton

Candi Staton (born Canzetta Maria Staton; March 13, 1940,HancevilleAlabama


  Candi Staton is a Great Vocalist that's mostly know for her Disco hits, but was a huge Gospel and R&B Artiste prior to her foray into dance music. Please take a listen here and Enjoy your Weekend: The Gospel ship (The Jewell Trio) , He called me baby , Stand by your man , Sweet feeling , I'd rather be an old man's sweetheart (than a young man's fool) , Do it in the name of love , I'm just a prisoner (of your good lovin') , Run to me , In the ghetto , Destiny , Suspicious minds ,Nights on Broadway , When you wake up tomorrow , Honest I do love you , Victim , Chance , You got the love(with The Source) and Young hearts run free
  
           
                     


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_staton 
Background information
Birth nameCanzetta Maria Staton
BornMarch 13, 1940 (age 73)
HancevilleAlabama United States
GenresGospelsoulR&B,House/Dance
OccupationsMusician
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1953–present
LabelsApolloSavoyWarner Bros.
Nashbro
Associated actsThe Source,
Jewell Gospel Trio