Tribute Mondays: Jesse "Babyface"Thomas

Jesse "Babyface" Thomas (February 3,1911 – August 15,1995)

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" The Blues Troubadour", Jesse Thomas, was a mainstay in the Blues Genre for over 60 years. Thanks for your contribution Mr Thomas, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Down in Texas  blues and Blue goose blues

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

Background information
Name: Jesse Thomas Born: Feb 3 1911 Died: Aug 15 1995 Origin: Logansport, Louisiana, US Label: Victor, Speciality

The Singers: Brenton Woods

Brenton Wood (born Alfred Jesse Smith, July 26, 1941, Shreveport, Louisiana )

Soul & R&B Singer/Songwriting, Brenton Woods, had a good set of releases starting in the late 1960's. He still remains active; please take a listen here and have a nice Sunday: The Oogum Boogum and Gimmie Little sign

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

Background information
Birth name	Alfred Jesse Smith
Born	July 26, 1941 (age 73)
Origin	Shreveport, Louisiana
Genres	Soul, R&B, pop
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals

Jazz Greats: Adelaide Hall

Adelaide Louise Hall (20 October 1901 – 7 November 1993)

Singer,Actress, Dancer and Musician, Adelaide Hall, released Records over eight consecutive decades. She was a major figure in the Jazz Genre and The Harlem Renaissance. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot , I can't give you anything but love and Creole love call (with Duke Ellington)

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

Background information
Birth name	Adelaide Louise Hall
Born	20 October 1901[1]
Origin	Brooklyn, New York City, United States
Died	7 November 1993 (aged 92)
Genres	Jazz, Swing, Traditional Pop,Spirituals, Musical Theatre
Occupation(s)	Singer, actress, dancer, nightclub chanteuse
Instruments	ukulele, acoustic guitar
Years active	1921–1993

Otis Blackwell

Otis Blackwell (February 16, 1931 – May 6, 2002) 

Singer/ Songwriter and Pianist, Otis Blackwell had a huge influence on the Rock and Roll Genre. He crafted hits for Little Willie John, Jerry Lee Lewis Elvis Presley, Jimmy Jones, Dee Clark and others ("Fever", "Don't be cruel", "All shook up", "Handy man" and "Great balls of fire"). Please take a listen here and Enjoy your Weekend: Daddy rolling stone

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

Background Information
Also known as	John Davenport, Jack Hammer
Born	February 16, 1931
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died	May 6, 2002 (aged 71) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	East Coast blues, rock and roll,R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer, pianist, songwriter
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1950s–2002
Labels	RCA, Groove, Atlantic

McKinney's Cotton Pickers

McKinney's Cotton Pickers

McKinney's Cotton Pickers were rivals to Fletcher Henderson's Duke Ellington's Bands. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Cherry , Birmingham Bertha and Millenberg Joys

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McKinney's_Cotton_Pickers

Background information
Members: William McKinney, Cuba Austin, Prince Robinson, George Thomas, Son Redman , Dave Willom, Todd Rhodes, Ralph Escudero Nesbitt, Claude Jones, Milton Senior,: Longson  Curl Label: Victor Years Active: 1926-1934

Hip Hop Tuesday: Daz Dillinger

Delmar Drew Arnaud (bornMay25,1973)

Tha Dogg Pound Member, Rapper and Producer, Daz Dillinger, was active at Deathrow Records during their glory days, crafting hit records for himself and others. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: What would you do (Tha Dogg Pound) and New York, New York (Tha Dogg Pound)

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

Background Information
Birth name	Delmar Drew Arnaud
Also known as	Dat Nigga Daz, Diggity Daz, Daz Dilly, Dilly Tha Dogg
Born	May 25, 1973 (age 41)
Origin	Long Beach, California, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop, g-funk
Occupation(s)	Rapper, record producer
Instruments	Drums, keyboards, drum machine, sampler
Years active	1992–present
Labels	Death Row (1992–1999) D.P.G. (2000–present) Gangsta Advisory (2000–present) So So Def/Virgin/EMI Records (2003–2006) Koch (2006–2009) Doggy Style (2002–present)
Associated acts	Tha Dogg Pound, Kurupt,Snoop Dogg, Lil' 1/2 Dead,Nate Dogg, Soopafly, 2Pac,The Outlawz, Dr. Dre, WC,Lady of Rage, RBX, Z-Ro

Tribute Mondays: Pink Anderson

Pinkney  "Pink" Anderson (February 12, 1900 – October12, 1974 ) 

Blues Singer and Guitarist, Pink Anderson, was active during the early years of the Blues and also had a comeback in the 1960's. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Anderson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Baby please don't go

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

Background information
Birth name	Pinkney Anderson
Born	February 12, 1900
Origin	Laurens, South Carolina,U.S.
Died	October 12, 1974 (aged 74)
Genres	Piedmont blues Country blues
Instruments	Guitar, Vocals
Years active	1930s - 1960s
Associated acts	Little Pink Anderson Simmie Dooley

The Singers: Jean Carne

Jean Carne (born Sarah Jean Perkins on March 15, 1947 Atlanta , Georgia , US )

Jean Carne is an acclaimed vocalist that worked extensively in the industry and were also instrumental in the Sound of Philadelphia. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Closer than close and Don't let it go to your head

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

Background Information
Birth name	Sarah Jean Perkins
Also known as	Jean Carne
Born	March 15, 1947 (age 67)
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Genres	jazz, R&B, pop. disco
Occupation(s)	singer
Instruments	vocals
Years active	1969-present
Labels	Buddah, Philadelphia International, Motown, Omni/Atlantic, Place One,Expansion Records