Tribute Mondays; Richie Havens

Richard Pierce "Richie" Havens (January 21, 1941 – April 22, 2013) 

  Richie Havens is remembered for his 3 Hours long opening performance at Woodstock and his unusual guitar playing style; he is also a folk music legend. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Havens, you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Here comes the sun , Handsome Johnny , Just like a Woman , Follow , No opportunity necessary , Rocky Raccoon and Freedom

  

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

Background information
Birth name	Richard Pierce Havens
Born	January 21, 1941 Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died	April 22, 2013 (aged 72) Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Genres	Folk rock, funk
Occupations	Musician, songwriter, activist
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, sitar
Years active	1965–2013
Labels	Verve Forecast, Universal, MGM,A&M, PolyGram, Solar, Epic,SME, Rykodisc, Rhino

The Undisputed Truth

The Undisputed Truth 

  The Undisputed Truth were a Psychedelic Soul Group that was signed to Motown Records during the 1970's; they had an eclectic appearance. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: You + Me = Love , Save my love for a rainy day and Smiling faces sometimes

  

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

Background information
Name	The Undisputed Thruth
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Genres	Psychedelic Soul
Years active	1971–1979
Labels	Whitfield Records, Motown
Associated acts	The Temptations
Members	Joe Harris Billy Rae Calvin Brenda Joyce Evans Virginia "V" McDonald Tyrone "Big Ty" Douglas Tyrone "Lil Ty" Barkley Calvin "Dhaak" Stephenson

Jazz Greats: Ray Brown (musician)

Raymond Matthews Brown (October 13, 1926 – July 2, 2002) 

  Ray Brown was a classic Jazz Double Bassist that had a long and influential career; please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday; Take the "A" train

  
         

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Brown_(musician) 

Background information
Birth name	Raymond Matthews Brown
Born	October 13, 1926 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Died	July 2, 2002 (aged 75) Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Genres	Jazz
Occupations	Double bassist, cellist, composer
Instruments	Double bass, cello
Years active	1946-2002
Labels	Verve, Concord, Pablo, Telarc,Atlantic, Blue Note, Warner Bros., Impulse!
Associated acts	Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie,Diana Krall, Milt Jackson, Jazz at the Philharmonic, Frank Sinatra,Tony Bennett, Blossom Dearie,Lalo Schifrin, Jim Hall

Lucky Millinder

Lucius Venable "Lucky" Millinder (August 8, 1910 – September 28, 1966) 

   Lucky Millinder was a respected Band Leader that led successful Bands, thou he did not play any instruments are read music. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: When the lights go on again (all over the World) , Apollo Jump ( with Trevor Bacon) , Sweet Slumber (with Trevor Beacon) , Who threw the whiskey in the Well (Wynonie Harris) , I'm waiting just for you (Annisteen Allen) and Shorty got to go 

   

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

Background information
Birth name	Lucius Venable "Lucky" Millinder
Born	August 08, 1910 Anniston, Alabama, United States
Died	September 28, 1966 (aged 56) New York City, United States
Genres	Swing, rhythm and blues[1]
Occupations	Bandleader, Singer
Instruments	Vocals,
Years active	1920's–1960

Reggae Thursdays: Nicodemus

Cecil Wellington (1957–1996) 

   Nicodemus was a excellent Reggae Deejay that was popular during the 1980's; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: How you look girl pon street and Boneman connection

  


Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicodemus_(musician) 

Background Information
Birth name	Cecil Wellington
Born	1957
Origin	Jamaica
Died	1996 (aged 39)
Genres	Reggae, dancehall
Years active	1976–1996

Hues Corporation

The Hues Corporation 

  The Hues Corporation are remembered as one hit wonders and also as one of the first Groups to have a disco number one song. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: I love you a lot , Rockin' soul , Freedom for the stallion , Love Corporation , I caught your Act , What the World Knows and Rock the boat

  

Source; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hues_Corporation

Background Information
Origin	Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Genres	Pop, soul
Years active	1969–1978 (reunited in the 1990s)
Labels	RCA Records Warner Bros. Records
Past members	St. Clair Lee (deceased) Fleming Williams (deceased) Hubert Ann Kelley Tommy Brown Karl Russel

Hip Hop Tuesdays; Chino XL

Derek Keith Barbosa (born April 8, 1974)

  Chino Xl is a rapper that is respected for his delivery and style. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Riiot ft. Ras Kass and Here to save you all

   

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

Background information
Birth name	Derek Keith Barbosa
Born	April 8, 1974 (age 39) Bronx, New York, United States
Origin	New Jersey
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper, Lyricist
Years active	1986 - present
Labels	American Recordings/Warner Bros. Metro Records Activate Records Bungalo Records Machete Music/Universal Records Viper Records
Associated acts	Immortal Technique, Rebel Armz,Ras Kass, Kool G Rap, B-Real,Saafir, Kool Keith, Killah Priest,Proof, Bun B, Tech N9ne, Roc Marciano, Playalitical, Canibus

Tribute Mondays: Odetta

Odetta Holmes (December 31, 1930 – December 2, 2008) 

   Miss Odetta Holmes was a once in a lifetime talent; her music has and still continues to inspire many. Thanks for your contribution Miss Holmes, you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Sometimes I feel like a Motherless Child , Take this hammer , There's a hole in my bucket (with Harry Belafonte) , Water boy , Hit or miss , Battle Hymn of the Republic , Mule skinner blues  and Spiritual Trilogy

  


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

Background information
Birth name	Odetta Holmes
Also known as	Odetta Felious (her stepfather's surname), Odetta Gordon
Born	December 31, 1930 Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Died	December 2, 2008 (aged 77) New York City, New York, United States
Genres	Folk, blues, spirituals, country blues, jazz blues
Occupations	Singer, musician
Instruments	Vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboard
Years active	1944–2008
Labels	Fantasy Records Tradition Recordings Vanguard Records RCA Victor M.C. Records[1] Silverwolf[2] Original Blues Classics
Associated acts	Lead Belly, Janis Joplin, The Staple Singers, Bessie Smith,Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Bonnie Raitt,[3] Harry Belafonte

Gene McDaniels

Eugene Booker McDaniels ( Kansas City, Kansas, United States February 12, 1935 – July 29, 2011)

   Singer/ Songwriter, Gene Mcdaniels, was a hardworking Artiste that worked continuously, but had is major hits during the 1960's. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: A tear , Tower of strenght , Chip chip , Point of no return , Spanish lace and A hundred pound of clay

  

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

Background Information
Birth name	Eugene Booker McDaniels
Also known as	Eugene McDaniels, The Left Reverend McD
Born	February 12, 1935 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Died	July 29, 2011 (aged 76) Kittery Point, Maine
Genres	Jazz, pop, political
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, producer
Instruments	Vocals, Saxophone, Trumpet
Years active	1960–2011
Labels	Liberty, Columbia. Atlantic, Ode

Jazz Greats: Charles Thompson

Charles Phillip Thompson (born Springfield, Ohio, 21 March 1918) 

  Jazz Great Charles Thompson has been a professional Pianist for 85 years; please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Charles Thompson October 1, 2010

  


Source; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Charles_Thompson

Background Information
Birth name	Charles Phillip Thompson
Born	21 March 1918 (age 95)
Origin	Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupations	Pianist
Instruments	Piano
Associated acts	Earl BosticColeman Hawkins