Rock and Roll Wednesdays: Ike Turner

Izear Luster Turner Jr. (November 5, 1931 – December 12, 2007)

Musician, Songwriter, Talent Scout and Record Producer. Ike Turner, was a pioneer of 1950's Rock and Roll and his influence stretches to many Artist in varying genres. Revelations in his latter life has downplayed his major contributions to American Music. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Proud Mary, Box top, A fool in love (Ike and Tina Turner), Nutbush city limits (Ike and Tina Turner), It's gonna work out fine (Ike and Tina Turner) and Rocket 88 (Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats)

Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ike_Turner

Background information
Birth name	Izear Luster Turner Jr.
Also known as	Icky Renrut, Lover Boy
Born	November 5, 1931 Clarksdale, Mississippi, US
Died	December 12, 2007(aged 76) San Marcos, California, US
Genres	R&B, Memphis blues, soul blues, blues rock, rock and roll, funk
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, record producer
Instruments	Guitar, piano, vocals
Years active	1951–2007
Labels	Chess, Cobra, Flair, King,Modern/RPM, Sun, United Artists,
Associated acts	Tina Turner, The Ikettes, The Kings of Rhythm
Notable instruments
Fender Stratocaster

Rock and Roll Wednesdays: Johnny "Guitar" Watson

John "Johnny 'Guitar'" Watson, Jr. (February 3, 1935 – May 17, 1996)

Singer and Multi-instrumentalist, Johnny "Guitar" Watson was a huge contributor to both Rock and Roll in the 1950's and Funk Music in the 1970's. He was also an excellent Blues Artist and influenced many (Etta James, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Frank Zappa and others). Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Three hours past midnight, Gangster of love, A real mother for ya, I need it and Space Guitar

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_%22Guitar%22_Watson

Background information
Birth name	John Watson, Jr.
Also known as	Young John Watson
Born	February 3, 1935 Houston, Texas, US
Died	May 17, 1996 (aged 61) Yokohama, Japan
Genres	Blues, blues rock, soul,disco, funk
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, bass guitar, drums
Years active	1952–1996
Labels	Federal, RPM, Keen, Class, Kent, Arvee, Goth, Escort,King, Highland, Jowat,Okeh, Fantasy, DJM, A&M,Valley Vue, Wilma
Associated acts	Chuck Higgins, Floyd Dixon,Larry Williams, The Mighty Hannibal, Etta James, Frank Zappa

Rock and Roll Wednesdays: Huey "Piano" Smith

Huey "Piano" Smith (born January 26, 1934, New Orleans, Louisiana )

Rock and Roll Great, Singer/Songwriter and Pianist, Huey "Piano" Smith, had his records overdubbed with the vocals of popular white Artist of the day and they in turn had huge hits. He is a true pioneer of the Rock and Roll Genre. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: You made me cry, Don't you just know it, Don't you know yackamo and Boogie Woogie flu

 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huey_%22Piano%22_Smith

Background Information
Birth name	Huey Smith
Born	January 26, 1934 (age 88) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Genres	Rock and roll Rhythm and blues
Occupations	Pianist
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1949–present
Labels	Savoy Records, Ace Records,Imperial Records

Rock and Roll Wednesdays: Fats Domino

Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino Jr. (born February 26, 1928 - October 24, 2017)


Source of image: Fats Domino - Wikipedia

        The Ultimate Piano Player and Early Rock and Roll Performer, Fats Domino, Pioneered Piano Rock Music creating the Manual for others to follow. Rock and Roll was created to be a fun music, but it was used for other purposes; eclipsing or even covering up the creators of the Genre and misleading music listeners into categorising these Greats into other Genres. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Wednesday: Blueberry Hill , Ain't That a Shame , I'm Walking , Hello Josephine , Blue Monday , Careless love , I want to walk you home and The fat man

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

Background information
Birth name	Antoine Dominique Domino
Also known as	Fats, The Fat Man
Born Died	(1928-02-26) February 26, 1928  New Orleans, Louisiana United States October 24, 2017  (aged 89) Harvey, Louisiana, U.S.
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana United States
Genres	R&B, rock and roll, piano blues, boogie-woogie
Occupations	Songwriter, musician
Instruments	Piano, vocals
Years active	1949–present
Labels	Imperial, ABC, Mercury, Broadmoor, Reprise, Sonet, Warner Bros. Records

Rock and Roll Wednesdays: Bo Diddley

Ellas Otha Bates (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008),
Stage Name: Bo Diddley
 

        

Source: Wikipedia Bo Diddley - Wikipedia

A Founding Member of Rock and Roll Music, Creator of The Bo-Diddley Beat, and Technical innovator, are just a few accolades that can be attached to this Great Musician. Without knowing the truth decisions are made without clarity; those who shun this Genre of Music because of unsavoury types should take a moment to dig into it's roots. If you love R&B, Soul, Blues, etc., please take a listen to the man who designed the Foundation to most of your favourite Songs: Who do you love , I'm a man and Bo Diddley

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

Background information
Birth name	Ellas Otha Bates
Also known as	Ellas McDaniel
Born	(1928-12-30)December 30, 1928 McComb, Mississippi, United States
Died	June 2, 2008(2008-06-02) (aged 79) Archer, Florida, United States
Genres	Chicago blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, blues
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, electric guitar, violin, synthesizer, keyboards, piano, organ, percussion, drums
Years active	1943–2008
Labels	Checker, Chess, BoKay Productions, RCA, MF Productions, Triple X, Atlantic
Website	BoDiddley.com
Notable instruments
Gretsch G6138