Hip Hop Tuesdays: DJ Kool Herc

Clive Campbell (born April 16, 1955)

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/185851-DJ-Kool-Herc

  The Originator of Hip Hop Music, DJ Kool Herc, has not been appreciated by those who now benefit from his creation, but his genius can not be swept under the rug. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Merry Go Round

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

Background Information
Birth name	Clive Campbell
Born	April 16, 1955 (age 58) Kingston, Jamaica
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1967–present

Tribute Mondays: Guitar Slim

Eddie Jones (December 10, 1926 – February 7, 1959)

  Blues Singer and Guitarist, Guitar Slim, died at aged 32, but did enough to influence both Rock and Roll and Soul Music. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Jones, you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Feeling Sad and The things I used to do

 

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

Guitar Slim
Birth name	Eddie Jones
Born	December 10, 1926 Greenwood, Mississippi, United States
Died	February 7, 1959 (aged 32) New York City, United States
Genres	Blues, Electric blues,New Orleans blues, R&B
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Guitar, electric guitar, vocals

Gospel Groups: The Dixie Hummingbirds

The Dixie Hummingbirds

  For over 80 years, The Dixie Hummingbirds, has been releasing Gospel Music; they are Pioneers that as influenced many and still continue to work. Please take a listen here and have a nice Sunday: Amazing Grace

  

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

The Dixie Hummingbirds
Origin	Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Genres	Gospel
Years active	1928–present
Labels	Decca, MCA, Peacock
Members	William Bright, Lyndon Baines Jones, Torrey Nettles, Carlton Lewis III, and Adebo Wali(Ira Tucker Jr)
Past members	James B. Davis (1916-2007) (founder), Ira Tucker (1925-2008) (lead singer), Willie Bobo, Jimmy Bryant, Barney Gipson, Claude Jeter(1914-2009), J. B. Matterson, Fred Owens, Paul Owens, Barney Parks, Beachy Thompson, James Walker, William Henry (bass) (1922-1997), Howard Carroll, Willie Coleman, bass guitarist and vocals

Jazz Greats: Marshall Royal

Marshall Royal (or Marshal Royal, 12 May 1912 – 9 May 1995)

  Marshall Royal was a Jazz Great that worked extensively with Count Bassie; he continued working with other major acts up to the 1980's. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Marshal Royal ..... Capp-Pierce-Juggernaut 1978

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

Background information
Birth name	Marshal Royal
Born Died	may 12, 1912 May 9, 1995
Origin	Oklahoma, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupations	Clarinetist, Alto Saxophonist
Years active	1931–1989
Labels	Concord Jazz, Everest

Melba Moore

Beatrice Melba Hill (born October 29, 1945)

  Melba Moore is a talented Entertainer who's Career has spanned Broadway, the big Screen and the Music Industry. Please take a listen here and Enjoy your Weekend: This is it , Love's coming at you , Lean on me and Just a little bit more (with Freddie Jackson)

  

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

Background information
Birth name	Beatrice Melba Hill[1]
Born	October 29, 1945 (age 68) New York City, New York, United States
Genres	Pop, R&B, disco, soul, dance-pop, post-disco
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, actress
Instruments	vocalist, pianist
Years active	1966–present
Labels	Mercury Records, Buddah Records, Epic Records, Capitol Records
Associated acts	Freddie Jackson, Van McCoy,Meli'sa Morgan, Kashif

Reggae Thursdays: Cynthia Richards

Cynthia Richards (born Sinthia Richards, 1944 

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/428084-Cynthia-Richards

  Reggae Great Miss Cynthia Richards has been active since the 1960's and is one of the most celebrated Jamaican Singers. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Foolish Fool and Ally I

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

Cynthia Richards
Birth name	Sinthia Richards
Born	1944 Duhaney Park, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Occupations	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1960s – 1970s
Labels	Studio One, Trojan, Clandisc

Great R&B Groups: The Castelles

The Castelles 

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/2223259-The-Castelles

  The Castelles are the Originators of the Philadelphia Sound, thou they are rarely regarded; bad decisions at their label destroyed their budding careers. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: My Girl awaits me

Background information
Name	The Castelles
Also Known as	Royal Castelles
Origin	Philadelphia, U.S.
Genres	R&B
Years active	1956–present
Labels Members	Grand Leads George Grant Octavious Anthony Billy Taylor Clarence Dunlap

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Dana Dane

Dana McLeese (born 1965)

   Dana Dane is an old school Hip Hop Artiste that is part of the Kangol Crew; he still remains active as a Radio Host on an old school Channel. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Cinderfella Dana Dane and Nightmares

 

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

Background information
Birth name	Dana McLeese
Born	Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Instruments	Rapping
Years active	1985–present
Labels	Profile/Arista/BMG Records Maverick/Warner Bros. Records
Associated acts	Slick Rick