Earl Young (Drummer)

Earl Donald Young (born June 2, 1940)

Drummer, Earl Young, was a main part of the 1970's Philly Soul Sound. He is also the founder and leader of the Trammps, part of the Production Trio, Baker-Harris-Young, and owner of Golden Fleece Records. He is noted as the inventor of the Disco style of Rock Drumming and worked on many Philadelphia based Record Labels' Productions (Philadelphia International Records, Salsoul Records, Sigma Sound Studios) during the 1970's. He remains active; please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - The love I lost and Earl Young drumming

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_Young_(drummer)

Background Information
Birth name	Earl Donald Young
Born	June 2, 1940(age 78) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres	Soul, R&B
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Drums
Years active	1960s–present

Reggae Thursdays: The Blues Busters

The Blues Busters

Vocal Duo, The Blues Busters, was a fixture in early 1960's Jamaican music. They accompanied Sam Cooke on his tour of Jamaica in 1961 and went on to a successful run into the 1980's. Duo member Philip James died in 1989 and Lloyd Campbell died in 1992. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: How sweet it is (full Album), Behold and Thinking

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

Background Information
Origin	Montego Bay,Jamaica
Genres	Ska, soul, Blue Beat, Reggae
Years active	1960–mid-1980s
Labels	Blue Beat, Island, Dynamic, Sarge
Past members	Philip James Lloyd Campbell

Tony! Toni! Toné!

Tony! Toni! Toné!

Soul/R&B Group, Tony! Toni! Toné!, had their most popular period from the late 1980's to the mid 1990's. Group members went on to successful Songwriting and Producing for other Artists (Total, Tevin Campbell, En Vogue, Karyn White and others). They regrouped in 2003, after a 1997 hiatus and remains active. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Feels good, Little Walter and Anniversary

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony!_Toni!_Tone!

Background information
Origin	Oakland, California, U.S.
Genres	R&B, soul, neo soul,new jack swing
Years active	1988–1997 2003–present
Labels	Grass Roots Entertainment Wing, Mercury Records
Associated acts	Lucy Pearl, Joi
Members	Dwayne Wiggins Timothy Christian Riley Amar Khalil
Past members	Raphael Saadiq Elijah Baker Carl Wheeler Randall Wiggins Antron Haile

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Master P

Percy Robert Miller (born April 29, 1967)

Rapper, Actor, Businessman, Record Producer, Philanthropist and former Basketball Player, Master P, is the founder of No Limit Records and is also CEO of numerous Enterprises. He has been active since 1989, gaining fame in the mid 1990's, through Solo releases and his Group TRU. He remains active and continues Philanthropy work, helping the homeless and at risk youths. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday:  Mr. Ice Cream Man, Get away clean, Saxophone (ft.Big O & Sonya C), Make 'Em Say Uhh! and I'm bout it bout it (By TRU)

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

Born	Percy Robert Miller April 29, 1970(age 48) New Orleans,Louisiana, U.S.
Occupation	Businessperson   Musician   Actor   Philanthropist   Record executive   Record producer   Basketball player
Years active	1989–present
Net worth	US$350 million (2013)[1]
Spouse(s)	Sonya C. Miller (m. 1989;div. 2014)
Children	7, including Lil' Romeo,Cymphonique Miller
Family	C Murder (brother) Silkk The Shocker(brother) Mo B. Dick (cousin)
Musical career
Genres	Hip hop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	No Limit Forever(current) No Limit   In-A-Minute   SOLAR   Priority   EMI   The New No Limit   Universal   E1 Music   Guttar Music   Take a Stand
Associated acts	TRU   Mia X   Mo B. Dick   UGK   Mack 10   Mystikal   Soulja Slim   Snoop Dogg   Scarface   504 Boyz   Montell Jordan   Romeo Miller

Tribute Mondays: Buster Bailey

William C. " Buster" Bailey (July 19, 1902 – April 12, 1967)

Jazz Clarinetist, Buster Bailey, was a Master of the Clarinet and began his career at aged 15 years old in 1917, in W. C. Handy's Orchestra. He continued on in various Jazz Bands and Orchestras and also as a Sideman, sometimes on the Soprano Saxophone during the 1920's. He led his own Band in 1946 and continued his Sideman work up to 1967, the year of his death. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Bailey you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an excellent Monday: Red Allen, Kid Ory & Jack Teagarden - At New port (Full Album) and All About Memphis (Full Album)

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

Background information
Birth name	William C. Bailey
Born	July 19, 1902 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	August 12, 1967(aged 65) New York City
Genres	Jazz, swing
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Clarinet
Years active	1917–1967
Associated acts	Fletcher Henderson, John Kirby, Red Allen