The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Monday 29 December 2014

Tribute Mondays: Jesse "Babyface"Thomas

Jesse "Babyface" Thomas (February 3,1911 – August 15,1995)


"The Blues Troubadour", Jesse Thomas, was a mainstay in the Blues Genre for over 60 years. Thanks for your contribution Mr Thomas, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Down in Texas  blues and Blue goose blues

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Thomas_(musician)
Background information
Name: Jesse Thomas
Born: Feb 3 1911
Died: Aug 15 1995
Origin: Logansport, Louisiana, US
Label: Victor, Speciality

Sunday 28 December 2014

Brenton Woods

Brenton Wood (born Alfred Jesse Smith, July 26, 1941, Shreveport, Louisiana )

Soul & R&B Singer/Songwriting, Brenton Woods, had a good set of releases starting in the late 1960's. He still remains active; please take a listen here and have a nice Sunday: The Oogum Boogum and Gimmie Little sign

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brenton_Woods
Background information
Birth nameAlfred Jesse Smith
BornJuly 26, 1941 (age 73)
OriginShreveport, Louisiana
GenresSoulR&Bpop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals

Saturday 27 December 2014

Jazz Greats: Adelaide Hall

Adelaide Louise Hall (20 October 1901 – 7 November 1993)
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Singer,Actress, Dancer and Musician, Adelaide Hall, released Records over eight consecutive decades. She was a major figure in the Jazz Genre and The Harlem Renaissance. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot , I can't give you anything but love and Creole love call (with Duke Ellington)

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelaide_Hall
Background information
Birth nameAdelaide Louise Hall
Born20 October 1901[1]
OriginBrooklyn, New York City, United States
Died7 November 1993 (aged 92)
GenresJazzSwingTraditional Pop,Spirituals, Musical Theatre
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, dancer, nightclub chanteuse
Instrumentsukulele, acoustic guitar
Years active1921–1993

Friday 26 December 2014

Otis Blackwell

Otis Blackwell (February 16, 1931 – May 6, 2002) 

Singer/ Songwriter and Pianist, Otis Blackwell had a huge influence on the Rock and Roll Genre. He crafted hits for Little Willie John, Jerry Lee Lewis Elvis Presley, Jimmy Jones, Dee Clark and others ("Fever", "Don't be cruel", "All shook up", "Handy man" and "Great balls of fire"). Please take a listen here and Enjoy your Weekend: Daddy rolling stone


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otis_Blackwell
Background Information
Also known asJohn Davenport, Jack Hammer
BornFebruary 16, 1931
OriginBrooklyn, New YorkUnited States
DiedMay 6, 2002 (aged 71)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresEast Coast bluesrock and roll,R&B
Occupation(s)Singerpianistsongwriter
InstrumentsPiano
Years active1950s–2002
LabelsRCAGrooveAtlantic

Wednesday 24 December 2014

McKinney's Cotton Pickers

McKinney's Cotton Pickers

McKinney's Cotton Pickers were rivals to Fletcher Henderson's Duke Ellington's Bands. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Cherry Birmingham Bertha and Millenberg Joys

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McKinney's_Cotton_Pickers
Background information
Members: William McKinney, Cuba Austin, Prince Robinson, George Thomas, Son Redman , Dave Willom, Todd Rhodes, Ralph Escudero Nesbitt, Claude Jones, Milton Senior,: Longson  Curl
Label: Victor
Years Active: 1926-1934


Tuesday 23 December 2014

Hip Hop Tuesday: Daz Dillinger

Delmar Drew Arnaud (bornMay25,1973)

Tha Dogg Pound Member, Rapper and Producer, Daz Dillinger, was active at Deathrow Records during their glory days, crafting hit records for himself and others. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: What would you do (Tha Dogg Pound) and New York, New York (Tha Dogg Pound)


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daz_Dillinger
Background Information
Birth nameDelmar Drew Arnaud
Also known asDat Nigga Daz, Diggity Daz, Daz Dilly, Dilly Tha Dogg
BornMay 25, 1973 (age 41)
OriginLong Beach, California, U.S.
GenresHip hopg-funk
Occupation(s)Rapperrecord producer
InstrumentsDrumskeyboardsdrum machinesampler
Years active1992–present
LabelsDeath Row
(1992–1999)
D.P.G.
(2000–present)
Gangsta Advisory
(2000–present)
So So Def/Virgin/EMI Records
(2003–2006)
Koch
(2006–2009)
Doggy Style
(2002–present)
Associated actsTha Dogg PoundKurupt,Snoop DoggLil' 1/2 Dead,Nate DoggSoopafly2Pac,The OutlawzDr. DreWC,Lady of RageRBXZ-Ro


Monday 22 December 2014

Tribute Mondays: Pink Anderson

Pinkney  "Pink" Anderson (February 12, 1900 – October12, 1974 ) 
Blues Singer and Guitarist, Pink Anderson, was active during the early years of the Blues and also had a comeback in the 1960's. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Anderson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Baby please don't go


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Anderson
Background information
Birth namePinkney Anderson
BornFebruary 12, 1900
OriginLaurensSouth Carolina,U.S.
DiedOctober 12, 1974 (aged 74)
GenresPiedmont blues
Country blues
InstrumentsGuitarVocals
Years active1930s - 1960s
Associated acts
Little Pink Anderson
  • Simmie Dooley

Sunday 21 December 2014

The Singers: Jean Carne

Jean Carne (born Sarah Jean Perkins on March 15, 1947 Atlanta , Georgia , US )

Jean Carne is an acclaimed vocalist that worked extensively in the industry and were also instrumental in the Sound of Philadelphia. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Closer than close and Don't let it go to your head


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_carne
Background Information
Birth nameSarah Jean Perkins
Also known asJean Carne
BornMarch 15, 1947 (age 67)
OriginAtlanta, GeorgiaUSA
GenresjazzR&Bpopdisco
Occupation(s)singer
Instrumentsvocals
Years active1969-present
LabelsBuddahPhiladelphia InternationalMotown, Omni/Atlantic, Place One,Expansion Records