Doo-Wop Groups: The Sensations

The Sensations

Doo Wop Group,The Sensations, scored a few hit singles in the 1950's and then broke up. They reformed in 1961 and ended up scoring bigger hits before disbanding again a while after. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Wednesday: Those guys, Yes Sir, that's my baby, Please Mr. Disc Jockey, Music, music, music and Let me in

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sensations

Background information
Band Name: The Sensations Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US Label: Atco Records, Atco Years active: 1954 - ? Members: Yvonne Mills Baker, Alphonso Howell, Tommy Wicks, Hosea Haralson, Richard Curtain, Sam Armstrong

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Spyder D

Duane Hughes

Rapper, Studio Engineer and Producer, Spyder D, was the first rapper to have an independent release in 1980. He is noted for his production work during the 1980's and also his solo releases. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Ghetto Santa, Buckwheats beat, Rollerskating rap, Placin' the beat (ft. Spyder C, DJ Doc, DJ Divine, Sparky D), Can't wait (to rock the mike) and Smerphies dance

Source: www.oldschoolhiphop.com/artists/emcees/spyderd.htm

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyder-D

Background information
Name: Duane Hughes  Origin: New York, Us Label: Newtroit Records

Tribute Mondays: Johnny Shines

John Ned "Johnny" Shines (April 26, 1915 – April 20, 1992)

Blues Singer and Pianist, Johnny Shines, left and rejoined the music industry many times before making it big. He was once pulled back into the industry by Robert Johnson, who influenced his guitar playing and took him on tours. After suffering a stroke in 1980 he continued touring close to his death in 1992. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Shines, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Too wet to plow,  and Sweet home Chicago

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Shines

Background information
Birth name	John Ned Shines
Born	April 26, 1915 Frayser, Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Died	April 20, 1992 (aged 76) Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Genres	Blues
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	1932–1992
Labels	Chess Records J.O.B. Records Vanguard Records Various

Leroy Carr

Leroy Carr (March 27, 1905 – April 29, 1935)

Blues Singer/Songwriter and Pianist, Leroy Carr, developed the singing technique that influenced, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles and others. He also inspired Artist with his  piano compositions and his songs have been covered by many  (Robert Johnson, Eric Clapton, Memphis Slim and others). His alcoholic past gave him Nephritis (inflammation of the kidney) and he died aged 30 years old. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Hurry down sunshine, Midnight hour blues and How long how  long blues.

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leroy_Carr

Background information
Born	March 27, 1905 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Died	April 29, 1935 (aged 30) Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Genres	Blues
Instruments	Piano

Jazz Greats: Carmell Jones

Carmell Jones (July 19, 1936 – November 7, 1996)

Jazz Trumpet player, Carmell Jones, was a studio musician and Bandleader, that after recording some pieces lived in Germany for 15 years working with many musicians there. On his return to the US in 1980, he taught and toured locally in Kansas. He died in 1996; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Jay Hawk talk, 

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmell_Jones

Background Information
Born	July 19, 1936
Died	November 7, 1996 (aged 60)
Genres	Jazz, Hard bop
Instruments	Trumpet
Years active	1961-1991
Labels	Pacific Jazz, Prestige

Great Musicians: Eric Dolphy

Eric Allan Dolphy, Jr. (June 20, 1928 – June 29, 1964)

Jazz alto Saxophonist, Bandleader, Composer, Flautist and Bass Clarinetist, Eric Dolphy, had working partnerships with John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Booker Little and others. He was also a major influence on Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock an a long list of talented musicians that passed through his Band. He died in Berlin, Germany in 1964 at aged 36 years old, as a result of his diabetic coma being mistaken for 'a Black Jazz musician on drugs', at the hospital, and he was given detox meds instead of the right treatment. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Miss Ann, My favorite things, Naima (John Coltrane), God bless the child, Iron man and Serene

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Dolphy

Background information
Birth name	Eric Allan Dolphy, Jr.
Born	June 20, 1928 Los Angeles, California, United States
Died	June 29, 1964 (aged 36) Berlin, Germany
Genres	Jazz, avant-garde jazz,post-bop, third stream, free jazz
Occupation(s)	Bandleader, saxophonist,flutist, bass clarinetist,composer, sideman
Instruments	Alto saxophone, flute, bass clarinet, soprano clarinet,baritone saxophone, piccolo
Years active	1949–1964
Labels	Verve, Impulse!, Prestige,Blue Note, Mercury
Associated acts	Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Booker Little,Chico Hamilton, Mal Waldron, Ron Carter, Oliver Nelson, Ornette Coleman,Max Roach, John Lewis,Freddie Hubbard, George Russell, Ted Curson, Abbey Lincoln, Ken McIntyre,Andrew Hill, Benny Golson