Reggae Thursdays: Bongo Herman

Herman Davis (born 1940s)

Hand Drummer, Percussionist and Singer, Bongo Herman, is one of the great Jamaican Musicians who has been active since 1969. He has successfully transcended the varing genres and still remains popular. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Chairman of the board, Dr. Who (Bongo Herman song) and Know far I (with Eric "Bingy Bunny" Lamont

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bongo_Herman

Background Information
Also known as	Herman Davis
Born	1940s
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Instruments	Drums, percussion
Years active	Late 1950s–present

Creative Source

Creative Source

Short lived 1970's Group, Creative Source, had a few hits and disbanded due to limited chart success. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: You can't hide love 

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creative_Source

Background Information
Band Name: Creative Source Genre: R&B, Disco, Funk Years active: 1970's Origin: Los Angeles, US Label: Sussex Records, Polydor Records Members: Barbara Berryman, Barbara Lewis, Don Wyatt, Steve Flanagan, Celeste Rose

Hip Hop Tuesdays: DJ Quik

David Marvin Blake (born January 18, 1970)

Rapper and Record Producer, DJ Quik, has accomplished a lot since his entry into the industry in 1987. He has done an endless amount of uncredited work and is a highly regarded Producer. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Jus like Compton, Way 2 funky, Tonite and Born and raised in Compton

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ_QUIK

Background Information
Birth name	David Marvin Blake[1]
Also known as	Quik
Born	January 18, 1970 (age 45)
Origin	Compton, California, U.S.
Genres	West Coast hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, DJ, record producer,actor
Instruments	Vocals, synthesizer,keyboards, turntables, drum machine, bass guitar, drums,sampler
Years active	1987–present
Labels	Profile, Arista, Ark 21, Warner Bros., Mad Science, Fontana,Universal
Associated acts	AMG, The Fixxers, Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, 2nd II None,Kurupt, QDT, Dr. Dre

Tribute Mondays: Bumble Bee Slim

Amos Easton (May 7, 1905[1] – June 8, 1968)

Pledmount Blues Singer and Guitarist, Bumble Bee Slim, recorded over 150 songs over a 5 year period in the 1930's and continued to work up to his death. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Easton, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday:Sloppy drunk Blues and  B & O Blues

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bumble_Bee_Slim

Background Information
Birth name	Amos Easton
Born	May 7, 1905 Brunswick, Georgia, United States
Origin	Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Died	June 8, 1968 (aged 63) Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Piedmont blues
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Labels	Paramount, Vocalion, Decca,Bluebird

Big Joe Turner

Big Joe Turner (born Joseph Vernon Turner Jr., May 18, 1911 – November 24, 1985)

Blues Shouter, Big Joe Turner, had a six decade career which included his huge contribution to Rock and Roll. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Roll 'Em Pete, SK. Blues, Corrine, Corrina, Battle of the Blues (with Wynonie Harris), Chains of love and Shake, rattle and roll

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

Background information
Birth name	Joseph Vernon Turner Jr
Also known as	The Boss of the Blues
Born	May 18, 1911 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Died	November 24, 1985 (aged 74) Inglewood, California, United States
Genres	Jump blues, rock and roll, swing music
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1920s–1980s
Labels	Atlantic, National, Vocalion, Decca,Pablo
Associated acts	Pete Johnson, Count Basie Orchestra

Jazz Greats: Louis Barbarin

Louis Barbarin (October 24, 1902 – May 12, 1997) 

New Orleans Jazz Drummer, Louis Barbarin, is highly regarded, thou he didn't achieve fame. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday:Original Tuxedo Jass Band (1964)

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

Background information
Name: Louis Barbarin Born: Oct. 24, 1902 Died: May 12, 1997

Junior Wells

Junior Wells (December 9, 1934 – January 15, 1998)

Chicago Blues Singer and Harmonica Player, Junior Wells, was a talented Musician. He worked with many Artist from varied genres. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend:: Messing with the kid,   Hoodoman Blues, Come on in this house, Little by little and It hurts me too

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

Background information
Birth name	Amos Wells Blakemore Jr.
Born	December 9, 1934
Origin	Memphis, Tennessee or West Memphis, Arkansas
Died	January 15, 1998 (aged 63) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Chicago blues
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, harmonica
Years active	1950s – 1997
Labels	States, Chief, Profile, Delmark,Vanguard, Telarc
Associated acts	The Aces Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band Buddy Guy