Tribute Mondays: Bob Geddins

Robert L. "Bob" Geddins (February 6, 1913 – February 16, 1991)

Blues and Rhythm and Blues Musician, Independent Record label owner and Record Producer, Bob Geddins, wrote or co-wrote many early hits during the 1950's. He also produced Lowell Fulson, Jimmy McCracklin, Johnny Fuller, Sugar Pie Desanto, Etta James and others. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Haunted house (Johnny Fuller), Mercury Blues,  I'm just a stranger here and Tin Pan Alley (Jimmy Wilson)

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

Background information
Birth Name: Robert L. Geddins Born: Feb. 06, 1913 Died: Feb. 16, 1991 Origin: Highbank, Texas, United States Labels: Art-Tone , Big Town , Cavatone, Down Town , Irma , Plaid , Rhythm , and Veltone, Swing Time, Aladdin , Modern , Imperial, and Fantasy and  Checker label.

The Singers: Baby Washington

Justine Washington (born November 13, 1940)

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Baby Washington scored many Rhythm and Blues hits during the 1960's and the 1970's. Her long career which started in the 1950's, included stints on many labels; she remains active as a touring Artist. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: I can't wait until I see my baby's face, Nobody cares, Let love go by, Forever, Only those in love, Everyday, The time, The bells, Congratulations honey, There he is and That's how heartaches are made

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

Background information
Birth name	Justine Washington
Also known as	Jeanette Washington
Born	November 13, 1940 (age 75)
Origin	Bamberg, South Carolina,United States
Genres	Soul, R&B
Years active	1956–present
Associated acts	The Hearts The Jaynetts Don Gardner

Jazz Greats: Larance Marable

Larance Marable (May 21, 1929 - July 4, 2012

West Coast Jazz Hard Bop Drummer, Larance Marable, worked in the Bop genre during the 1950's with Dexter Gordon, Charlie Parker, etc. The bulk of his best known work was done in the Charlie Hoden Quartet. He died in 2012; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday:  Three fingers North

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

Background information
Birth Name: Larance Marable Born: May 21, 1929 Died: July 04, 2012 Origin: Los Angeles, California, US Genre: Hard Bop, Jazz Occupation: Drummer

Fela Kuti

Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti (15 Oct.1938 – 2 Aug. 1997)

Nigerian, Multi-instrumentalist (Saxophone, Keyboards, Trumpet, Guitar and Drums), Singer, Composer and Pioneer of the Afrobeat genre, Fela Kuti, was a talented musician that crafted the Afrobeat sound. He was beaten,  imprisoned and his mansion burnt for his views against the then Nigerian Government. He remains a vital influence to performers across all music genres. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Beasts of no nation, Sorrow tears and blood, Shakara, Open and close, I.T.T. (International Thief Thief), Water no get enemy and Zombie

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

Background information
Birth name	Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti
Also known as	Fela Anikulapo Kuti Fela Ransome-Kuti
Born	15 October 1938 Abeokuta, Nigeria
Died	2 August 1997 (aged 58) Lagos, Nigeria
Genres	Afrobeat, highlife
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, musician, activist
Instruments	Saxophone, vocals, keyboards, trumpet, guitar, drums
Years active	1958–1997
Labels	Barclay/PolyGram,MCA/Universal, Celluloid,EMI Nigeria, JVC, Wrasse,Shanachie, Knitting Factory
Associated acts	Africa '70, Egypt '80, Koola Lobitos, Nigeria '70, Hugh Masekela, Ginger Baker,Tony Allen, Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti, Roy Ayers, Lester Bowie

Reggae/Dancehall Thursdays: Risto Benji

Michael Benjamin (1978 - 2011)

Risto Benji had success in the Dancehall music genre during the late 1980's to the 1990's. He was murdered in 2011. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae/Thursday: Pepper ft. Ninja Man, Don't pirate it, Gun john crow, Passport B..... , Give mi di money and Mama cry ft. Beenie Man

Background information
Name: Michael Benjamin Born: 1978 Died: 2011 Origin: Jamaica

The Four Tempos

The Four Tempos

The Four Tempos were a Group from Texas that released a few sides for Rampart Records during the 1960's. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Come on home, Got to have you (can't live without you), Showdown, Memories and This is the way I feel

Background information
Band Name: The Four Tempos Origin: Texas, US Members: Milton Vincent Davis, Herman Bean, Al Foy, and Benny Reed Label: Rampart Records

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Das EFX

Das EFX

Das EFX is a Hip Hop Duo that had their Rapping Style stolen and mass produced by the industry through acts such as, Lords of the underground, Kris Kross, Common and others. Their popularity faded after they changed their own style,  which had become too common, on future releases. They remain active mostly on tours; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: No Degady, Change, Straight out the sewage, Baknaffek, Real Hip Hop, Check ya self (Ice Cube), Mic Checka and They want EFX

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

Background information
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genres	Hip hop, Hardcore hip hop
Years active	1989–present
Labels	East West Records/Atlantic Records
Associated acts	Solid Scheme, EPMD, DJ Premier, Hit Squad
Members	Dray Skoob

Tribute Mondays: Ruby Wilson

Ruby Wilson (February 29, 1948 – August 12, 2016)

"The Queen of Beale Street", Jazz, Blues and Gospel Singer and Actress, Ruby Wilson, toured as a backing singer for Shirley Ceasar at aged 15 years old. And also performed regularly in Music Clubs  of her era. She eventually got her fist record contract in 1976, after years of performing and went on to release many records and acted in several films. Thanks for your contribution Mrs. Wilson you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: I'm coming home, Bluer than blue, Make it with you and Seeing you again

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

Background Information
Born	February 29, 1948[1] Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Died	August 12, 2016 (aged 68) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Blues   jazz   gospel
Occupation(s)	Singer   actress
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1963–2016

Jody Watley

Jody Vanessa Watley (born January 30, 1959)

Singer/Songwriter and Record Producer, Jody Watley, began as an original member of the Group, Shalamar, and went on to have a successful solo career. She remains active; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Looking for a new love, Don't you want me, Friends ft Eric B and Rakim, Ecstasy, Real love, Still a thrill, Everything, Some kind of lover and It all begins with you

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

Background information
Birth name	Jody Vanessa Watley
Born	January 30, 1959 (age 57)[1] Chicago, Illinois, United States
Origin	Los Angeles, California,United States
Genres	Pop   Hip-Hop   R&B   Soul   Adult Contemporary   Dance   House
Occupation(s)	Singer   songwriter   record producer   pianist
Years active	1977–present
Labels	SOLAR   MCA   Atlantic Giant Step Records   Avitone Records
Associated acts	Shalamar   Jermaine Stewart   George Michael   Madonna   Janet Jackson   Andre Cymone   4Hero