The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Friday 30 November 2018

Oran "Juice" Jones

Oran Jones (born March 28, 1957)

R&B Singer, Oran "Juice" Jones, scored a major R&B hit in 1986, after being signed to OBR (a Def Jam subsidiary). His career continued up to 1997, the year of his retirement, but he failed to garner the success of his Debut Album. Please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: How to love again ft. Alyson Williams and The rain

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oran_%22Juice%22_Jones


Background information 
Birth nameOran Jones
BornMarch 28, 1957(age 61)
Houston, Texas, United States
GenresR&Bsoulelectro
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1986–1997
LabelsDef Jam/Columbia
Tommy Boy

Thursday 29 November 2018

Dancehall / Reggae Thursdays: Pan Head

Anthony Johnson (born 1966, Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica - died October 10th, 1993,

Marverly, St. Andrew, Jamaica)


Ragga/Dancehall Deejay, Pan Head, was a regular on the Vibration and Scorpio Sound Systems starting in 1985. He gained popularity after releasing Singles from the late 1980's into the early 1990's. But his rise to fame was cut short when he was killed in 1993. Please take a listen here and Happy Dancehall / Reggae Thursdays:  Champion Sound and African Princess

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_Head
Background information 
Birth nameAnthony Johnson
Born1966
OriginSaint Mary Parish, Jamaica
GenresReggae
InstrumentsVocals

Wednesday 28 November 2018

Butterbeans and Susie

Jodie Edwards (Jul.19, 1893 – October 28, 1967)

Susie Edwards (née

Susie Hawthorne; Dec. 1894 – Dec. 5, 1963)


Comedy Duo, Butterbeans and Susie, was a married couple active from 1917 to the early 1960's. They were renown for their Stage Act that included marital quarrels, comic dances and racy singing. The Duo toured Theaters and also did the Vaudeville scene. They helped younger Comedians to gain better audiences and released Recordings between 1924 and 1960. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: He likes it slow with Louis Armstrong , I want a hot dog for my roll, Papa ain't no Santa Claus and The itch

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterbeans_and_Susie
Background information
Name: Butterbeans and Susie 
Origin: US
Years active: 1917 - early 1960's
Label: Okeh, Festival Label
Members: Jodie Edwards, Susie (Hawthorne) Edwards

Tuesday 27 November 2018

Hip Hop Tuesdays: DMX

Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970)

Rapper and Actor, DMX, began his run in the early 1990's with a few Demos and being signed to Ruffhouse Records in 1992. After making several guest appearances, he went on to release 5 consecutive number one Albums and some hit Singles. He also appeared in several films and Television shows. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Party Up (Up in here) and Ruff Ryders Anthem

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMX_(rapper)
Background information
Birth nameEarl Simmons
Also known asDark Man X
BornDecember 18, 1970(age 47)[1]
Mount Vernon, New York, U.S.
OriginYonkers, New York, U.S.[1]
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  •  
  • actor
Years active1991–present
Labels
Associated acts

Monday 26 November 2018

Tribute Mondays: Sammy Lawhorn

Sammy David Lawhorn (July 12, 1935 – April 29, 1990)

Chicago Blues Guitarist, Sammy Lawhorn, is mostly remembered for his use of the Tremolo arm on his Guitar instrumentations and his work in Muddy Waters' Band. He was also a Sideman to Otis Spann, Big Mama Thornton, John Lee Hooker and others. His tenure ran from the 1950's to 1990, the year of his death. Thanks for your contribution, Mr. Lawhorn, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Feel like going home [Muddy Waters (Folk Singer Album 1964)] and Long distance call [Muddy Waters (Folk Singer Album 1964)]

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


Background information 
Birth nameSamuel David Lawhorn
BornJuly 12, 1935
Little Rock, ArkansasUnited States
DiedApril 29, 1990(aged 54)
ChicagoIllinois, United States
GenresChicago blues[1]
Occupation(s)Guitarist
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1950s–1990
LabelsVarious

Sunday 25 November 2018

Bertha Hope

Bertha Hope-Booker (née Rosemond,  born November 8, 1936 in Los Angeles, California)

Jazz Pianist and Jazz Educator, Bertha Hope, is the widow of Pianist Elmo Hope. She was a Sidewoman to her former husband during the 1960's and continues to perform as a Bandleader. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Between two Kings, It might as well be spring and Blues Left and Right (Elmo Hope)

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


Background information 
Birth nameBertha Rosemond[1]
BornNovember 8, 1936
Los Angeles, California, US
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, band leader
InstrumentsPiano
Associated actsWalter Booker,Elmo Hope,Jazzberry Jam