Gospel Groups: The Highway Q.C.'s

The Highway Q.C.'s

Gospel Group, The Highway Q.C.'s, has been active since 1945 and launched the careers of Lou Rawls, Sam Cooke and Johnnie Taylor. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Somewhere to lay my head and I heard

Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Highway_Q.C.%27s

Background information
Band Name; The Highway Q.C.'s Origin: Chicago, Illinois, US Years active: 1945-? Label: Vee-Jay Records, Savoy Records, A&M Records Members: Sam Cooke, Lou Rawls, Johnnie Taylor, Creadell Copeland, Marvin Jones, Jake Richard, Lee Richard, Chris Flowers, James Walker, Spencer Taylor

Jazz Greats: Sy Oliver

Melvin James "Sy" Oliver (Dec. 17, 1910 – May 28, 1988)

Jazz Trumpeter, Singer, Composer, Arranger and Bandleader, Sy Oliver, was involved in the composition and arrangement of major pieces during the Big Band era and was also a musical director for Decca Records. He was a noted Trumpeter and a force behind Ella Fitzgerald and a well received Frank Sinatra Album. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: For dancers only (Jimmie Lunceford), House party (Sy Oliver and his Orchestra) and Yes indeed (Tommy Dorsey)

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

Background information
Birth name	Melvin James Oliver
Born	December 17, 1910 Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
Died	May 28, 1988 (aged 77)
Genres	Bandleader, conductor
Years active	1930s - 1980s
Labels	Decca, Columbia, Capitol
Associated acts	Bill Kenny, Frank Sinatra, Jimmie Lunceford

Great Singers: William Bell

William Yarborough (July 16, 1939)

Soul Singer/Songwriter, William Bell, co-wrote hits for other Artist and scored hits as a Solo Artist on Stax Records. He remains active after 59 years in the industry. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: You don't miss the water, Private number (with Judy Clay), Tryin' to love two, A tribute to a king, Any other way, Every day will be a holiday and I forget to be your lover

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Bell_(singer)

Background information
Also known as	William Yarborough
Born	July 16, 1939 (age 76)
Origin	Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Genres	R&B, soul
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1957–present
Labels	Stax Records, Wilbe Records
Associated acts	The Del Rios

Reggae Thursdays: The Morwells

The Morwells

The Morwells were a Reggae Band whose output in the 1970's garnered them much success. The band broke up in the 1980's. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: They holding us down, Reality and Kingston 12 tuffy

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

Background Information
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Years active	1973–1980
Labels	Morwell Esq., Trojan
Associated acts	Roots Radics
Past members	Eric "Bingy Bunny" Lamont Maurice Wellington Louis Davis Errol Holt

Gospel Groups: The Barrett Sisters

The Barrett Sisters

Gospel Trio, The Barrett Sisters, had a four decade long career that included many Albums and world tours. The remaining members continue to perform. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Jesus loves me, Fly away, The storm is passing over and Carry me back

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

Background Information
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Gospel
Associated acts	Thomas A. Dorsey The Roberta Martin Singers
Website	The Barrett Sisters
Members	Billie Barrett GreenBey Rodessa Barrett Porter Tina Brown
Past members	DeLois Barrett Campbell Johnnie Mae Hudson

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Lost Boyz

Lost Boyz

Hip Hop Group, The Lost Boyz, received critical acclaim and had commercial success in the mid 1990's, but was plagued by prison sentences and the murder of one of their members, which led to their full potential not being realized. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Lifestyles of the rich & shameless, Music makes me high, Get up, Beast from the East (ft. A+, Redman and Canibus, Me and my crazy world, Jeeps, Lex coups, Bimaz & Benz and Renee

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

Background information
Origin	South Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1994–1999, 2010–present
Labels	Uptown, Universal, Contango
Associated acts	Canibus, Redman, A+
Website	http://lostboyzmusic.com/
Members	Mr. Cheeks DJ Spigg Nice Pretty Lou
Past members	Freaky Tah (deceased)