Tribute Mondays: Big John Wrencher

Big John Wrencher (February 12, 1923 - July 15, 1977)

Harmonica Player and Singer, Big John Wrencher, was active in the 1940's, working as a solo Artist, in Bands and as a sideman to other Artist. He died from an heart attack in 1977; thanks for your contribution, Mr. Wrencher, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Take a little walk with me

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_John_Wrencher

Background Information
Birth name	John Thomas Wrencher
Also known as	One Arm John
Born	February 12, 1923 Sunflower, Mississippi,United States
Died	July 15, 1977 (aged 54) Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States
Genres	Blues
Instruments	Vocals, harmonica
Years active	1940s–1977

Joe Houston

Joe Houston (born July 11, 1926, Austin , Texas , United States)

Tenor Saxophonist, Joe Houston, worked as a sideman to Amos Milburn and Big Joe Turner and also scored some solo hits of his own. He had a stroke in 2005 and has since retired from music. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Worry worry worry 

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Houston

Background information
Birth Name: Joe Houston Born: July 11, 1926 Origin: Austin, Texas, US Label: Freedom Records

Jazz Greats: Stanley Turrentine

Stanley William Turrentine (April 5, 1934 – September 12, 2000)

Bandleader, Composer and Saxophonist, Stanley Turrentine, worked in many sub-genres of Jazz, but was most prolific in Soul Jazz. He had major success in the 1970's, though he was active since 1959. Please take a listen here and have a exciting Saturday: Don't Mess With Mister T.

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Turrentine

Background information
Born	April 5, 1934
Origin	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,U.S.
Died	September 12, 2000(aged 66)
Genres	Bebop, hard bop, jazz blues,soul jazz
Occupation(s)	Bandleader, composer,saxophonist
Instruments	Tenor saxophone
Years active	1959–2000
Labels	Blue Note, Fantasy, CTI,Prestige, Impulse!
Associated acts	Shirley Scott, Tommy Turrentine, Jimmy Smith,Freddie Hubbard, Kei Akagi

Meade Lux Lewis

Meade Anderson Lewis (September 1905 – June 7, 1964) 

Boogie Woogie, Pianist and Composer, Meade Lux Lewis, was instrumental in the popularity of the Boogie Woogie Genre. He died in a car accident in 1964. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Boogie Woogie, Roll em and Honky Tonk Train Blues

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meade_Lux_Lewis

Background information
Birth name	Meade Anderson Lewis
Born	September 1905 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	June 7, 1964 (aged 58) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Genres	Boogie-woogie, piano blues
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1920s–1964
Labels	Paramount, Parlophone,Blue Note

Calypsonian Thursdays: David Rudder

David Michael Rudder (born 6 May 1953)

Calypsonian, David Rudder, is a renown Singer and Musician who has scored major hits. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a fun filled Calypso Thursday: Haiti (with Charles Rook), Engine Room, Calypso Music, Rally 'round the West Indies, The Hammer and Bahia Girl

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Rudder

Background Information
Birth name	David Michael Rudder
Born	6 May 1953 (age 62)
Origin	Belmont, Trinidad and Tobago
Genres	Calypso, soca
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer, producer, song-writer
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1977–present
Labels	Sire/Warner Bros. Records(1986–90)

Doo-Wop Groups:The Marcels

The Marcels

The Marcels were a Doo-Wop Group known for their Rock and Roll hits. They remain active with different members; Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Melancholy Baby, Summertime, Heartaches and Blue Moon

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Marcels

Background information
Members:  Cornelius Harp, Fred Johnson,      Gene Bricker, Ron Mundy and Richard Knauss Origin: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US. Label: Colpix Records

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Da Luniz

Da Luniz

Californian Hip Hop Duo, DA Luniz, scored a major hit in 1995 and remains active with less success. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: I got 5 on it

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luniz

Background Information
Origin	Oakland, California, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1994–Present
Labels	C-Note/Noo Trybe/Virgin/EMI Records Ball or Fall
Associated acts	Dru Down, The Regime, Spice 1, E-40, Thug Lordz, C-Bo
Members	Yukmouth Numskull

Tribute Mondays: Peatie Wheatstraw

Peetie Wheatstraw (December 21, 1902 – December 21, 1941)

Peatie Wheatstraw was a Blues Singer, Pianist and Guitarist that recorded heavily during the Great Depression. He influenced many during his time and recorded 161 Songs. He was killed from injuries sustained in a car accident at aged 39 years old. Thanks for your contribution, Mr. Wheatsraw, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Four O'clock in the morning, You Can't Stop Me From Drinking Police station Blues and Tennessee peaches Blues (ft. Neck Bone)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peetie_Wheatstraw

Background information
Birth name	William Bunch
Born	December 21, 1902 Ripley, Tennessee, United States, or Cotton Plant, Arkansas, United States
Died	December 21, 1941 (aged 39) St Louis, Missouri, United States
Genres	St. Louis blues
Instruments	Piano, guitar
Years active	1930–1941