The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Thursday 28 February 2019

Dancehall/Reggae Thursdays: Daddy Lizard

Junior Lee Bryan (Kingston, Jamaica)

Dancehall Deejay, Daddy Lizard, scored hits in the 1980's as a Solo performer and also as a Collaborator. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Dancehall/Reggae Thursday: Take you to the dance, Run gal run and Greatest Girl lover

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/387752-Daddy-Lizard
Background information
Name: Junior Lee Bryan 
Origin: Kingston, Jamaica
Years active: 1980's - present

Wednesday 27 February 2019

TLC

TLC

Girl Group, TLC, was formed in 1990 and scored many hits during the 1990's. They have sold over 65 million Albums, and continues to perform as a Duo after the death of Group member Left Eye. The Group has attained many accolades and are ranked in the top ten of all time Girl Groups. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Waterfalls, Red light special, Creep, Diggin' on you, What about your friends and Baby Baby Baby

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/TLC_(group)

Background information
Also known as
  • TLC-Skee
  •  
  • 2nd Nature
OriginAtlanta, Georgia,United States
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1990–present
Labels
Websiteofficialtlc.com
MembersT-Boz
Chilli
Past membersLeft Eye

Tuesday 26 February 2019

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Rampage

Roger McNair (born August 1, 1974)

Rapper, Rampage, is a member of the Flipmode Squad and is Busta Rhymes' cousin. He has been active since 1990 and released solo efforts and appeared on regarded collaborations. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday:  Wild for da night ft. Busta Rhymes , Take it to the streets ft. Billy Lawrence, We getz down ft. 702 and Beware of the Rampsack

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rampage_(rapper)


Background information 
Birth nameRoger McNair
Also known asThe Last Boy Scout, Rebel
BornAugust 1, 1974(age 44)
BrooklynNew York City, United States
OriginFlatbushBrooklyn, New York City
GenresHip hopRap
Years active1990–present
LabelsFlipmodeGracie Productions
Associated actsBusta Rhymes,Flipmode Squad

Monday 25 February 2019

Tribute Mondays: Ron Holden

Rolan Webster Holden (August 7, 1939 – January 22, 1997)

Pop and Rhythm and Blues Singer/Songwriter, Ron Holden, appeared on numerous popular Television shows and toured with James Brown, Elvis Presley, Pat Boone and others. He scored his first Hit single in 1959 and released popular follow-ups. He died of an heart attack in 1997. Thanks for your contribution, Mr. Holden, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Love You So, Can You Talk? and Gee, But I'm Lonesome

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Holden

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/266291-Ron-Holden

Background information
Birth nameRolan Webster Holden
BornAugust 7, 1939
Seattle,Washington, US
DiedJanuary 22, 1997(aged 57)
Rosarito Beach,Mexico
GenresR&Bpoprock and roll
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, entertainer
Years active1958–1997
LabelsDel-Fi Records, Donna Records
Associated actsThe Playboys, Little Willie and the Thunderbirds, Ron Holden & Good News

Sunday 24 February 2019

The Kool Gents

The Kool Gents

R&B/Soul and Doo-Wop Group, The Kool Gents, was the Group that gave Dee Clark his start. They are regarded for their released Singles, but did not fear well on the charts. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: This is the night / Do ya do, Just like a fool, You know and When I call on you

Source 1: https://www.discogs.com/artist/2088084-The-Kool-Gents

Source 2: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-kool-gents-mn0000110372

Source 3: http://www.uncamarvy.com/KoolGents/koolgents.html
Background information
Name: The Kool Gents 
Origin: US
Genre: R&B, Soul, Doo-Wop
Years active: 1950's - 1960's
Label: Jasmine Records, Veejay Records
Members: Delecta "Dee" Clark, John McCall, Doug Brown, John Carter, Teddy Long

Saturday 23 February 2019

Jazz Greats: Denzil Best

Denzil DaCosta Best (April 27, 1917 – May 24, 1965)

Jazz Percussionist and Composer, Denzil Best, was prominent in Bebop from the 1950's to the early 1960's and was regarded for his style of play and his Brush technique. He was also trained in Piano, Trumpet and Bass, but was most active in his drumming. He appeared on works by many Greats (Coleman Hawkins, Illinois Jacquet, Billie Holiday and others) and composed well known Bebop songs. A 1953 car accident fractured both his legs and he took a year off. After his return he played a few years, but suffered from paralysis in the early 1960's and died in 1965, after falling down a staircase in a Subway station. Please take a listen here and have an excellent Saturday: Move and Wee

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denzil_Best

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/259091-Denzil-Best


Background information
Birth nameDenzil DaCosta Best
BornApril 27, 1917
New York CityNew York, United States
DiedMay 24, 1965(aged 48)
New York City, New York
GenresBebop
Occupation(s)Percussionist, composer

Friday 22 February 2019

Glen Jones

Glenn Jones (born 1962 in
Jacksonville , Florida)


R&B/Soul Singer, Glenn Jones, began as a Gospel Singer in 1978 and then went on to score many R&B hits from 1980 onwards. His final release was in 1998. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Stay, Bring back your love, Here I go again, Show me and We've only just begun

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Jones
Background information 
Born1962 (age 56–57)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1978 - 2003
Labels
Associated actsThe Modulations

Thursday 21 February 2019

Dancehall/Reggae Thursdays: Powerman

Michael Davey (born May 31, 1973)

Dancehall Deejay, Powerman, released his first singles in 1989 and continued on into the 1990's with various hits. His last Album was released in 2012; please take a listen here and Happy Dancehall/Reggae Thursday: Stone, Slim & Trim and Gal a call we

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/212401-Powerman
Background information
Name: Michael Davey 
Born: May 31, 1973
Label: Parish, Chiney K Productions, Unity