The Singers: Mary Wells

Mary Esther Wells (May 13, 1943 – July 26, 1992) 

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/86091-Mary-Wells

  "The Queen of Motown" Mary Wells was The Artist that really popularized the Motown sound across the Globe; with that sweet voice she brought life to Smokey Robinson's early Compositions. Please take a listen here and have a nice Sunday: Two lovers , You beat me to the punch , Bye Bye Baby , I don't want to take a chance , The one who really loves you and My guy

  
  
  
 

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

Background information
Birth name	Mary Esther Wells
Also known as	Mary Wells Womack
Born	May 13, 1943 Detroit, Michigan
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Died	July 26, 1992 (aged 49) Los Angeles, California
Genres	R&B, pop, soul, Motown, disco
Occupations	Singer-songwriter
Years active	1960–1990
Labels	Motown, 20th Century Fox, Atco,Jubilee, Reprise, Epic, Motorcity
Associated acts	Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Cecil Womack, Bobby Womack

Jazz Greats: Ethel Waters

Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896 – September 1, 1977) 

     One of the Jazz Greats that was huge in the Blues and Gospel Genre, Ethel Waters was an active figure (starting from the 1920s) in the exposure of these Genres. She also acted on stage and on the screen; have a great Saturday and please take a listen here: Supper time , Dinah , Heat Wave , Stormy Weather , Heebie Jeebies , His Eye Is on the Sparrow , Taking a chance on love , Cabin in the sky and Am I blue?

  
  

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

Background information
Born	October 31, 1896 Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	September 1, 1977(aged 80) Chatsworth, California, U.S.
Occupations	Actress, vocalist
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1921–1977
Associated acts	Josephine Baker Alberta Hunter Bessie Smith Fletcher Henderson

Kool & the Gang

Kool & the Gang 

    Thou they have been doing it from the Sixties their success came in the seventies when Album number six(6) were released; with countless hits in their Catalog Kool & The Gang is a Group that is loved by many. Please take a look here and enjoy your Weekend: Ladies night , Bad woman , Too hot , Celebration , Misled , Fresh ,  Jungle Boogie , Special way , Hollywood Swinging , Summer madness , N.T. , Get down on it , Joanna  , Let's go dancing (Ooh la la la)  and Cherish

 
 
 
 

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

Kool & The Gang
Background information
Origin	Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres	Jazz Funk Soul Boogie Dance-pop Contemporary R&B
Years active	1964–present
Labels	De-Lite, Mercury
Website	www.koolandthegang.com
Members
Robert "Kool" Bell Ronald Bell (Khalis Bayyan) George Brown Dennis Thomas Clifford Adams Sonnie "Skip" Martin Shawn McQuiller Rodney Ellis Jirmad Gordon Curtis "Fitz" Williams Sir Earl Toon
Past members
James "J.T." Taylor Rick Westfield (deceased) Claydes Charles Smith (deceased) Robert "Spike" Mickens (deceased) Otha Nash Kevin Lassiter

Reggae Thursdays: Lee "Scratch" Perry

Lee "Scratch" Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry, 20 March 1936, Kendal, Jamaica) 
Pseudonyms: Pipecock Jackxon and The Upsetter

     The World Re-known Producer and Musician, Lee "Scratch" Perry, can be called the backbone of Reggae music, his techniques and the wide variety of sounds he accomplished during the 1970s still outshines the best in music to this day. Happy Reggae Thursday and please take a listen here: People funny boy , Enter the Dragon and I am the upsetter     

  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_%22Scratch%22_Perry

Background information
Birth name	Rainford Hugh Perry
Also known as	Pipecock Jackxon The Upsetter
Born	20 March 1936 (age 76) Kendal, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, dub, ska, rocksteady,drum and bass
Years active	1960s–present

Great R&B Groups: The O'Jays

The O'Jays
Members: Eddie Levert (born June 16, 1942), Walter Williams (born August 25, 1943), 
                 William Powell (January 20, 1942 – May 26, 1977), Bobby Massey and Bill Isles 

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/163490-The-OJays

The Hit Factory that it is The O'Jays is unmatched by any other; their songs are so much a part of the musical fiber that most recordings go unnoticed as being performed by The O'Jays. Music with feeling; please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Family reunion , Back Stabbers , Love train , For the love of money , Put your hands together , Now that we found love , Give the people what they want , Let me make love to you , I love Music , Living for the weekend , Stairway to Heaven , Message in our music , Darlin' Darlin' baby (sweet tender love) , Use ta be my girl and Brandy

 
  
 


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_O%27Jays

Background information
Also known as	The Triumphs, The Mascots
Origin	Canton, Ohio, United States
Genres	R&B, soul, disco
Years active	1958–present
Labels	Minit, Philadelphia International,MCA
Associated acts	Gerald LeVert, Teddy Pendergrass, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. LeVert
Website	www.theojayshomepage.com
Members
Eddie Levert Walter Williams Eric Grant
Past members
Bill Isles Bobby Massey William Powell (deceased) Sammy Strain Nathaniel Best

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Kid 'n Play

Kid 'n Play 
Members:  Christopher "Kid" Reid, Christopher "Play" Martin and DJ, Mark "DJ Wiz" Eastmond 

      The Group that brought you the Funky Charleston Dance and acted in House Party, Kid N Play, did their part in widening the Hip Hop Genre across the Musical Spectrum. With positive lyrics on fun beats, they offered the total experience. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Rollin' with Kid N Play , 2 hype , Fun house , Back to basix , Ain't gonna hurt nobody , I don't know ft. Salt N Pepa and Gittin' Funky

 
  


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

Background information
Origin	Corona, Queens, New York City,United States
Genres	Hip hop, new jack swing
Years active	1986–1995/2009–present
Labels	Select Records
Members
Christopher "Kid" Reid Christopher "Play" Martin