R&B and Funk Band: The Brothers Johnson

The Brothers Johnson

Funk and R&B Band, The Brothers Johnson, had hits between the mid 1970's and early 1980's. They backed Bobby Womack and The Supremes in their early years and worked on Albums by Billy Preston. They split in 1982, but had subsequent team ups over the years. Band member Louis Johnson died in 2015. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Wednesday: I'll be good to you, Strawberry letter 23, Hey Jude and Stomp

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

Background information
Also known as	Brothers Johnson
Origin	Los Angeles, United States
Genres	R&B, funk
Years active	1975–1982, 1984–2015
Labels	A&M, Capitol
Associated acts	Passage, David Diggs, Quincy Jones, Billy Preston
Past members	George Johnson Alex Weir Richard Heath Bobby Rodriguez Wayne Vaughn Ricky Lawson Richard Diamond Michael "Patches" Stewart Michael Perkins Malcolm Robinson Mark Johnson Louis Johnson(deceased) Arthur Arnold

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Crooklyn Dodgers

Crooklyn Dodgers

Hip Hop Super Group, Crooklyn Dodgers, was created in 1994 and consist of rotating members. Their have been 3 incarnations of the Group in 1994, 1995 and 2007 respectively, and each time they released a regarded single. Their Producers includes Q-Tjp, DJ Premier and 9th Wonder. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers and Crooklyn

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

Background information
Name: Crooklyn Dodgers  Origin: Brooklyn, New York, US Label: MCA Records, 40 Acres and a Mule  Members (1st) Buckshot, Masta Ace, Special Ed (2nd) Chubb Rock, Jeru the Damaja, O.C.  (3rd) Jean Grae, Mos Def, Memphis Bleek

Dan Burley & His Skiffle Boys

Dan Burley (November 7, 1907 in

Lexington, Kentucky – October 29, 1962 in Chicago , Illinois)

Dan Burley & His Skiffle Boys was led by Pianist, Composer and Journalist, Dan Burley, whom worked as an Editor at many African American Publications (New York Age, Amsterdam News, Ebony, Jet and Duke). They released Skiffle Music (Jazz, Blues, Folk and American Folk influences played with homemade improvised instruments) during the 1940's. The Band seemingly ended in the 1950's. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Big cat, little cat and South Side shake

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Burley

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/889185-Dan-Burley-And-His-Skiffle-Boys

Background information
Name: Dan Burley & His Skiffle Boys Genre: Jazz, Folk Label: Circle Records, Exclusive Members: Brownie McGhee, Dan Burley, Danny Barker, Herman Mitchell, Jimmy Archey and John Hardee

R&B Vocal Groups: The Independents

The Independents

R&B Vocal Group, The Independents, were a four year long Group that had hits on the charts between 1971 and 1975. After they split, Group members, Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy had a successful Writer/ Producer career with Natalie Cole, Phyllis Hyman and Ronnie Dyson. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: Just as long as you need me, Couldn't hear nobody say and Leaving me

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Independents_%28vocal_group%29

Background information
Band Name: The Independents Origin: US Years active: 1971 - 1975 Members: Charles "Chuck" Jackson Maurice Jackson, Helen Curry, Eric Thomas and Marvin Jerome Yancy

Reggae Thursdays: Lady P

Lady P

Lady P is one of the female Jamaican Deejays that captivated audiences on stage and on Record. There is limited information available about her Records and career. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Sister Nancy, Lady Ann & Lady P - Sting 1990 and Lethal weapon

Hip Hop Tuesdays: MC ADE

Adrian Hines (Miami, Florida, US)

Pioneer of Miami Bass Music, Producer and Rapper, MC ADE, is regarded as one of the founders of The Miami Bass genre. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Bass mechanic, How much can you take and Bass rock express

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

Background Information
Birth Name: Adrian Hines Origin: Miami, Florida, US Label: 4-Sight

Jazz Greats: Elmer Snowden

Elmer Snowden (October 9, 1900 – May 14, 1973) 

  Elmer Snowden launched the Careers of many Jazz greats (Count Bassie, Roy Eldridge, etc. ) and was a main figure in the early years of the genre. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Saturday: Bugle call rag / tiger rag and Up a lazy river

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

Elmer Snowden
Born	October 9, 1900
Origin	Baltimore, Maryland
Died	May 14, 1973 (aged 72) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Genres Years Active	Jazz 1923 - 1967
Instruments	Banjo, guitar