Shirley Goodman

Shirley Mae Goodman (June 19, 1936 – July 5, 2005) 

Shirley Goodman had huge success in the duo Shirley and Lee in the 1950's and had a hit in the disco era in 1975. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Let the good times roll (Shirley and Lee), I'm gone (Shirley and Lee) and Shame, shame, shame (Shirley and Company)

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

Background Information
Birth name	Shirley Mae Goodman
Also known as	Shirley Goodman Pixley
Born	June 19, 1936 New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Died	July 5, 2005 (aged 69) Los Angeles, California, US
Genres	Pop, R&B, disco
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	1950 – late 1960s 1974 – late 1970s
Labels	Aladdin, Warwick, Vibration
Associated acts	Shirley & Lee Shirley and Company

Reggae Thursdays: Dobby Dobson

Highland "Dobby" Dobson OD (born 1942,Kingston, Jamaica)

Reggae Singer and Record Producer, Dobby Dobson, started his recording career while in high school. He scored some successful singles from 1959 to the 1970's: then moved into production work, he remains active. Please take a listen here and  Happy Reggae Thursday: Cry a little cry, Muriel and The loving pauper

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

Background Information
Born	1942 (age 72–73)
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Occupation(s)	Singer, record producer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1970s–present

Doo-Wop Groups: The Edsels

The Edsels

Doo-Wop Group, The Edsels, had a 6 year tenure, from the 1950's to the 1960's, which included a huge single. They continue to tour; please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Do you love me, What brought us together and Rama lama ding dong

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

Background Information
Origin	Campbell, Ohio, United States
Genres	Doo-wop
Years active	1957–1963
Labels	Dub Records, Twin Records,Roulette Records, Tammy Records,Capitol Records
Members	Maurice Jones Danny Friendly
Past members	James Reynolds George 'Wydell' Jones Marshall Sewell Larry Green Harry Green

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Compton's Most Wanted

Compton's Most Wanted

Pioneers of West Coast Hip Hop, Compton's Most Wanted, released their first single in 1989 and continued into the early 1990's with subsequent Albums with varying levels of success. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: This is Compton, It's a Compton thang and Hood took me under

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compton%27s_Most_Wanted

Background information
Also known as	C.M.W.
Origin	Compton, California
Genres	West Coast hip hop, Gangsta rap, G-funk
Years active	1987-1993 1999-2000 2005–2007
Labels	Orpheus/Epic
Associated acts	The Warzone, The Unknown DJ, Killafornia, N.O.T.R.
Members	MC Eiht Boom Bam Tha Chill DJ Mike T DJ Slip
Past members	Ant Capone

Tribute Mondays: Bill "Bojangles" Robinson

Luther Robinson (May 25, 1878 – November 25, 1949)

Tap Dancer and Actor, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, was a pioneering performer who did many firsts and was also instrumental in the fight against racism during the 1920's; he died penniless. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Robinson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Bill Bojangles Robinson and Shirley Temple and  The Sand Dance " !!!

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

Born	Luther Robinson May 25, 1878 Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Died	November 25, 1949 (aged 71) New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Dancer, actor, activist
Years active	1900-1943
Spouse(s)	Lena Chase (m.1907-1922; divorced) Fannie S. Clay (m.1922-1943; divorced) Elaine Plaines (m.1944-1949; his death)

Lyn Collins

Gloria Lavern Collins  (12 June 1948 – 13 March 2005)

Soul Singer, Lyn Collins, was a respected Vocalist that had some solo hits in the 1970's and worked as a background Vocalist for James Brown. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Rock me again and again and Think about it

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

Background information
Birth name	Gloria Lavern Collins
Also known as	"Female Preacher"
Born	12 June 1948 Abilene, TX, U.S.
Died	13 March 2005 (aged 56) Pasadena, CA, U.S.
Genres	Funk, Soul, R&B
Occupation(s)	Vocalist
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1962–2005
Labels	Polydor
Associated acts	James Brown, The J.B.'s