The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Monday 30 June 2014

Tribute Mondays: Mose Vinson

Mose Vinson (June 2 or August 7, 1917 – November 16, 2002)

Blues Jazz Pianist and Singer, Mose Vinson, was self taught and is highly regarded as a pioneer in the Blues Genre. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Vinson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an excellent Monday: 44 Blues and Good Morning Memphis.- Blues Jump a rabbit

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mose_Vinson
Background Information
Born1917
Holly Springs, MississippiUnited States
DiedNovember 2002 (aged 85)
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
GenresBoogie-woogieblues,jazz
OccupationsPianistsinger
InstrumentsPianovocals
Years active1930s–2002
LabelsSun RecordsBear Family Records, Wolf Records
Associated actsJames Cotton

Sunday 29 June 2014

Don Covay

Don Covay (born Donald Randolph , 24 March 1938, Orangeburg, South Carolina , United States)

Dan Covay is a Singer/Songwriter whose career began in the 1950's. He continues to record. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: See saw, Pony time, mercy mercy and I was checking out, she was checking in


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Covay
Background Information
Birth nameDonald Randolph
Born24 March 1938 (age 76)
Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
GenresR&BRock and Roll,
SoulBlues
OccupationsVocalistSongwriter
Instrumentsvocals
LabelsAtlantic
Associated actsThe Rainbows

Saturday 28 June 2014

Jazz Greats: Jimmy McGriff

James Harrell McGriff (April 3, 1936 – May 24, 2008)

Jimmy McGriff crafted Blues-based Jazz Records infused with his original Organ riffs. He influenced many; please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: I've got a woman, Cherry, The worm and The way you look tonight 


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_McGriff
Background information
Birth nameJames Harrell McGriff
BornApril 3, 1936
Germantown,Pennsylvania United States
DiedMay 24, 2008 (aged 72)
Voorhees TownshipNew Jersey United States
GenresJazzhard bopblues,soul-jazz
OccupationsMusicianbandleader
InstrumentsVocalsviolinguitar,organpianovibesalto saxophonedrums andupright bass
Years active1960–2007
LabelsGroove Merchant, Jell Records, SueSolid State
Notable instruments
Hammond B-3 organ
Hammond XB-3 synthesizer

Friday 27 June 2014

Great Singers: Ruby Winters

Ruby Winters

Ruby Winters has a smooth vocal styling, with which she gained popularity during the 1960's and still remains a favourite today. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: I will, Baby lay down, Make love to me (with Johnny Thunder) and Come to me


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Winters

Background Information
Name: Ruby Winters
Active: 1960s - 1970s
Genre: R&B, Styles Soul, Early R&B


Thursday 26 June 2014

Reggae Thursdays: Leroy Smart

Leroy Smart (born 1952, Kingston, Jamaica)

Leroy Smart is one of the most constant Artist in the Reggae Genre. He has released over 35 Albums since 1977. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Pride & ambition, Ethiopia, Ballistic affair, Mother Liza and Talk bout friend


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leroy_Smart
Background Information
Also known asThe Don
Born1952
OriginJamaica Kingston, Jamaica


GenresReggaedancehall
Years active1968-

Wednesday 25 June 2014

Eruption

Eruption

Disco/ R&B/Soul Group, Eruption, were one of the manufactured outfits from the 1970's which consisted of members from various countries; and had formula produced singles. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Let me take you back in time (Silent Eruption), Party, Party, One way ticket and I can't stand the rain

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eruption_(band)
Background Information
OriginJamaicaGhanaCuraçao,Guyana
GenresPopdiscodance-popR&B
Years active1975–1985
LabelsHansa Records, Jupiter
Past membersPrecious Wilson (lead singer 1975-79)
Leslie Johnson (lead singer 1974-75)
Greg Perrineau (guitar)
Morgan Perrineau (bass)
Gerry Williams (keyboards)
Eric Kingsley (drums)
Kim Davis (lead singer 1980)
Jane Jochen (lead singer 1980-85)

Tuesday 24 June 2014

Hip Hop Tuesdays: MC Breed

Eric Breed (June 12, 1971 - November 22, 2008)
 
Midwest Rapper, MC Breed had a tenure that included forays into the West Coast and Dirty South Genres . Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Gotta get mine ft. 2pac and Ain't no future in yo frontin'
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mc_breed
Background information
Birth nameEric Breed
Also known asBreed
BornJune 12, 1971
FlintMichigan
DiedNovember 22, 2008(aged 37)
Ypsilanti, Michigan
GenresHip hop
OccupationsRapper
Years active1990–2008
LabelsSDEG, Wrap, Ichiban, Power, Fharmacy, Urban Music Zone,Psychopathic Records
Associated actsDFCTupac ShakurThe D.O.C.Too Short,Rappin' 4-TayProof,Obie TriceVanilla Ice