The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Sunday 30 November 2014

Dee Dee Warwick

Delia Mae "Dee Dee" Warwick (September 25, 1945 – October 18, 2008)
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Dee Dee Warwick had a lucrative career that included hits as a solo Artist, Band Member and Session worker. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: You're no good, Don't think my baby's coming back, I (who have nothing), Darling (Allison Gary and the Burners), We're doing fine, I'm gonna make you love me, She didn't know and I want to be with you

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dee_Dee_Warwick
Background information
Birth nameDelia Mae Warwick
BornSeptember 25, 1945
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedOctober 18, 2008 (aged 63)
Essex County, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresSoulR&B
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1963–2008
LabelsJubilee, Tiger, Hurd, Blue Rock,MercuryAtcoRCA, Sutra,HeritagePrivate Stock

Saturday 29 November 2014

Jazz Greats: Luis Russell

Luis Russell (6 August 1902 – 11 December 1963)


Luis Russell recorded milestone Jazz pieces and is remembered for his many talents. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: The very thought o you, Ease on down, Primitive and Ol' man river (with Sonny Woods)

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Russell
Background information
Birth nameLouis Russell
Born
Died
Label
6 Aug 1902
11 Dec 1963
 MelotoneBrunswick and Victor
OKeh Records, Vocalion, ARC

Friday 28 November 2014

Great Singers: Judy Clay

Judy Clay (September 12, 1938 – July 19, 2001)


Judy Clay was a Soul and Gospel Singer that was a part of The Sweet Inspirations and had hits as a duo and solo Artist. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: You busted my mind, Storybook children (with Billy Vera), Country girl, city man (with Billy Vera), Greatest love, My baby specializes (with William Bell) and Private Number (with William Bell) 

Source: htp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Clay
Background information
Birth nameJudith Grace Guions
BornSeptember 12, 1938
St. PaulsNorth Carolina
DiedJuly 19, 2001 (aged 62)
GenresSoulgospel
Occupation(s)Singer
Associated actsThe Sweet InspirationsBilly Vera

Thursday 27 November 2014

Reggae Thursdays: Burro Banton

Burro Banton (born Donovan Spalding , 27 December 1956, Kingston , Jamaica )

Burro Banton is a Dancehall Reggae Deejay that as been active since 1976. He has influenced modern Dancehall Artist and continues to work. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Boom wah dis (Original), Washington session, Tek a set, Westmoreland Sensi and Boom wah did (Street sweeper rhythm)


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burro_Banton
Background Information
Birth nameDonovan Spalding
Born27 December 1956 (age 57)
Kingston, Jamaica
GenresReggae
InstrumentsVocalist, Songwriter
Years active1976–present

Wednesday 26 November 2014

The Time

The Time

Highly regarded Band and Prince affiliates, The Time, were mainstays in the minds of many in the 1980's. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Jungle love, 777-9311, The walk, Cool, Jerk out, Get it up and The Bird


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Time_(band)
Background information
OriginMinneapolisMinnesotaUnited States
GenresPopsoulfunk rockdance,Minneapolis sound
Years active1981–1985, 1990–1991, 1995–present
LabelsWarner Bros. RecordsPaisley Park Records
Associated actsFlyte TymePrinceThe Family
MembersJellybean Johnson
Jimmy Jam
Terry Lewis
Monte Moir
Jerome Benton
Morris Day
Torrell "Tori" Ruffin
Ricky "Freeze" Smith
Past membersJesse Johnson
Mark Cardenas
St. Paul Peterson
Rocky Harris
Jerry Hubbard
Stanley "Chance" Howard
Robert GI' Grissett Jr
Ricky "Freeze" Smith
Morris Hayes
Brice Myles
Jeff McNealy

Tuesday 25 November 2014

Hip Hop Tuesday: RBX

Eric Dwayne Collins (born June 20, 1968) 

RBX was a part of Death Row Records' roster in 1992. His career has spanned many Labels and he still remains active. Please take a listen here and Hip Hop Tuesday: East coast/West coast killer (KRS-One & Nas), Blunt time and A.W.O.L.


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RBX
Background Information
Birth nameEric Dwayne Collins
Also known asThe Narrator
BornJune 20, 1968 (age 46)[1]
OriginLong Beach, California
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapperrecord producer,singer, Song writer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1992-present
LabelsDeath Row Records
(1992–1994)
Premeditated/Warner Bros. Records
(1994–1996)
Aftermath/Interscope/MCA Records
(1996–2001)
Doggystyle Records
(2001–present)

Monday 24 November 2014

Tribute Mondays: Roland Hayes

Roland Hayes (June 3, 1887 – January 1, 1977)
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Lyric Tenor, Roland Hayes, performed extensively Worldwide, he began performing in 1917 and continued to 1972, with much acclaim during this time. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Hayes, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Du bist die ruh 


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Hayes
BornJune 3, 1887
CurryvilleGeorgia
DiedJanuary 1, 1977 (aged 89)
Boston, Massachusetts
OccupationMusician, singer
Spouse(s)Helen Alzada Mann

Sunday 23 November 2014

Lorraine Ellison

Lorraine Ellison (March 17, 1931 – January 31, 1983)

Soul Singer/Songwriter, Lorraine Ellison, was a respected Singer, that left the industry early. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Sunday: Stay with me (baby), I dig you baby, Heart be still and Try (just a little bit harder



Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorraine_Ellison
Background information
Birth nameMarybelle Luraine Ellison
BornMarch 17, 1931
PhiladelphiaUnited States
DiedJanuary 31, 1983 (aged 51)[1]
GenresSoulR&B
Occupation(s)Singersongwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1964–1976
LabelsMercury Records
Warner Bros. Records
Loma Records

Saturday 22 November 2014

Jazz Greats: Ray Bryant

Raphael Homer "Ray" Bryant (December 24, 1931 – June 2, 2011) 

Jazz Pianist and Composer, Ray Bryant, worked as a sideman with many Artist in the 1950's and composed noted numbers. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Cubano chant, Madison time and Little Susie


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Bryant
Background Information
Birth nameRaphael Homer Bryant
BornDecember 24, 1931
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
OriginDetroit, Michigan
DiedJune 2, 2011 (aged 79)
New York City
InstrumentsPiano