The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Tuesday 30 September 2014

Hip Hop Tuesdays: T La Rock

Clarence "Terry" Ronnie Keaton (born September 16,1961)

T La Rock is one of the original MCs and has been a part of Hip Hop since its inception. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Big beat in London, Back to burn, Tudy Fruity Judy, Runaway, I'm gettin' mine, and It's yours 


Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T_La_Rock
Background Information
Birth nameClarence Ronnie Keaton
Also known asThe Lyrical King
BornSeptember 16, 1961(age 53)
OriginBronx, New YorkU.S.
GenresOld school hip hop
OccupationsRapperrecording artist
InstrumentsMicrophone
Years active19841989; 2008–present
LabelsDef Jam/Partytime/Streetwise Records
Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records
Virgin/EMI Records(Europe)
Associated actsKurtis Mantronik
Nice & Smooth
Just-Ice
L.L. Cool J
T.O.N.E-z
QDIII
Todd Terry

Monday 29 September 2014

Tribute Mondays: Caterina Jarboro

Caterina Jarboro (1903–1986) 

Caterina Jarboro was a Opera Singer that accomplished many firsts in the 1930's. Thanks for your contribution Ms. Jarboro, you are appreciated. Have a sweet Monday 


Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caterina_Jarboro
Background information
Name: Caterina Jarboro 
Born: 1903
Died: 1986
Genre: Opera
Origin: Wilmington, North Carolina


Sunday 28 September 2014

Bonnie Davis

Bonnie Davis , born Gertrude Melba Smith (June 10, 1920 – August 1976)

Mother of Melba Moore, R&B Singer, Bonnie Davis, worked as Lead Singer in Bands in the 1930's and also had a solo career, which included limited hits. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Don't stop now


Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_Davis
Background information
Birth nameGertrude Melba Smith
Also known asMelba Moorman
BornJune 10, 1920
New OrleansLouisiana,United States
DiedAugust 1976 (age 56)
New JerseyUnited States
GenresR&Bjazz
OccupationsSinger

Saturday 27 September 2014

Jazz Greats: J.J. Johnson

James Louis "J. J." Johnson (January 22, 1924– February 4, 2001)

Composer and Trombonist, J.J. Johnson incorporated the Trombone into Bebop and Composed Music for Movies and Television Shows (Starsky and Hutch and The Six Million Dollar Man, etc.). Please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: Buzzy, Like someone in love, and Lament 


Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/J.J._Johnson
Background Information
Birth nameJames Louis Johnson
Also known asJay Jay Johnson
BornJanuary 22, 1924
OriginIndianapolisIndiana,United States
DiedFebruary 4, 2001(aged 77)
GenresJazzbebophard bop,Third Stream
OccupationsMusician, composer
InstrumentsTrombone
Years active1942–1996

Friday 26 September 2014

Irma Thomas

Irma Thomas (born February 18, 1941, Ponchatoula , Louisiana , United States) 

The "Soul Queen of New Orleans", Irma Thomas, had a 50 year career with a few hits, but failed to have mainstream fame. She continues to tour; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Ruler of the heart, It's raining, Breakaway, Time is on my side, Anyone who knows what love is and Wish someone would care


Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irma_Thomas
Background information
Birth nameIrma Lee
Also known asSoul Queen of New Orleans
BornFebruary 18, 1941(age 73)
GenresR&Bsoulbluesgospel,pop
OccupationsMusiciansongwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1960–present
LabelsMinit Records
Imperial Records
Chess Records
Rounder Records

Thursday 25 September 2014

Reggae Thursdays: Josey Wales

Joseph Winston Sterling

Influential Jamaican Artist, Josey Wales, is one of the best Toasters to come out of the 1980's. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Bobo dread, Leggo mi hand, Bushwacked. No way no better than yard and Undercover lover


Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josey_Wales
Background Information
Birth nameJoseph Winston Sterling
Also known asThe Outlaw, The Colonel
OriginSt. MaryJamaica
GenresDancehall
Toasting
Reggae
Associated actsCharlie Chaplin
U-Roy Yellowman

Wednesday 24 September 2014

The Jackson Sisters

The Jackson Sisters

Soul and Disco family Group, The Jackson Sisters, had success in the 1970's in the US and in the UK in the 1980's. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: (Why can't we be) more than just friends, Where your love is gone and I believe in Miracles


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jackson_Sisters
Background Information
OriginDetroitMichigan, United States
GenresR&Bsoul
Years active1973–1977
MembersLyn Jackson
Pat Jackson
Rae Jackson
Gennie Jackson
Jacqueline Jackson-Rencher