Sly and the Family Stone

Sly and the Family Stone 

     The Masters of the Funk Genre, Sly and the Family stone changed music from the Motown sound into what is known as 70's music. Their influence on Hip Hop and other Genres are Phenomenal. Enjoy your Wednesday and please take a listen here: Dance to the music , I want to take you higher , Love city , Into my own thing , Sing a simple song , Stand , You can make it if you try , Hot fun in the summertime , Family Affair , Thank you and Everyday people

  
  

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

Background information
Origin	San Francisco, United States
Genres	Funk, soul, rock,psychedelic soul, R&B
Years active	1967–1983, 2006
Labels	Epic, Stone Flower
Associated acts	The Original Family Stone,Little Sister
Website	www.slystonebook.com
Past members
Sly Stone Freddie Stone Cynthia Robinson Jerry Martini Vet Stewart Mary McCreary Elva Mouton Larry Graham Greg Errico Rose Stone Gerry Gibson Pat Rizzo Max Kerr Rustee Allen Andy Newmark Bill Lordan Sid Page Vicki Blackwell Jim Strassburg Adam Veaner Dennis Marcellino

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Kool G Rap

Nathaniel Thomas Wilson (born July 20, 1968) 
Stage Names Kool G Rap (or simply G Rap, and originally Kool Genius of Rap)

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/4848-Kool-G-Rap

Along with DJ Polo, Kool G Rap Pioneered Mafioso rap; he is one of the few remaining Rappers from the 1980s Age of Hip Hop that still maintains true Gangsta Rap. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: It's a demo , Road to the Riches , Poison , Streets of New York ,Erase Racism (ft. Big Daddy Kane & Biz Markie) , ILL Street Blues , On the run , Fast Life and 4,5,6

  
  

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

Background information
Birth name	Nathaniel Thomas Wilson
Also known as	Kool G. Rap, G Rap
Born	July 20, 1968 (age 44) Queens, New York City, US
Origin	Corona, Queens, New York City, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper, record producer, screenwriter, author
Years active	1986–present
Labels	Cold Chillin'/Warner Bros. Records Cold Chillin' Cold Chillin'/Epic Street/SME Records KOCH'
Associated acts	DJ Polo, Juice Crew, Marley Marl, Big Daddy Kane, Rakim,Fat Joe, NORE, Canibus, Five Family Click, Wu-Tang Clan,Nas, Necro, MF Grimm, Mobb Deep, R.A. The Rugged Man,Ras Kass, DJ Premier, Rick Ross, 50 Cent, Game, M.O.P.

Tribute Mondays: Bobby Day

Robert James Byrd (July 1, 1928 – July 27, 1990) 

   Labelled a One-Hit Wonder, Bobby Day was a talented Singer/Songwriter that wasn't given his full Praises. Here are a few of his classics that were later recorded by other Artist: Over and over , Little bitty pretty one and Rockin Robin

  

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

Basic Information
Birth name	Robert James Byrd
Born	July 1, 1928
Origin	Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Died	July 27, 1990 (aged 62)
Genres	Soul music R&B Pop Rock and roll
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, record producer
Instruments	Vocals, piano, keyboards
Years active	1957–1990
Associated acts	Satellites

Soul / R&B Groups: Rose Royce

Rose Royce 

The Classic Group Rose Royce is a main stay in the psyche of music lovers; with a great female lead vocalist, they release significant pieces of music. Please take a listen here and have a fun Sunday: Car wash , I wanna get next to you , I'm going down , Wishing on a star and Love don't live here anymore

  
  

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

Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Soul, R&B
Years active	1973-present
Labels	Whitfield, Epic, Streetwave, Omni
Associated acts	Yvonne Fair The Undisputed Truth
Website	rose-royce.com
Members
Gwen Dickey (aka Rose Norwalt) Kenny Copeland Kenji Brown Lequeint "Duke" Jobe Victor Nix Henry Garner Freddie Dunn Michael Moore Terry Santiel Michael Nash

Jazz Greats: Wes Montgomery

John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (March 6, 1923 – June 15, 1968)

  Source: Wes Montgomery - Wikipedia

  Wes Montgomery is considered a main influence on Artist such as George Benson; his technique of creating soft tones with is Guitar is almost mythical in Jazz quarters. Have a fun filled Saturday and please take a listen here: If you could see me now , Lover man , Four on six and West coast Blues

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

Background information
Birth name	John Leslie Montgomery
Born	(1923-03-06)March 6, 1923 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Died	June 15, 1968(1968-06-15) (aged 45) Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Genres	Jazz, soul jazz, crossover jazz, mainstream jazz, hard bop
Occupations	Guitarist, composer
Instruments	Guitar
Labels	Riverside, Verve, A&M
Associated acts	Montgomery Brothers, Lionel Hampton, Paul Chambers, Freddie Hubbard, Cannonball Adderley, Harold Land, Nat Adderley, Jimmy Smith, Don Sebesky, Jimmy Jones, Milt Jackson, Jimmy Cobb, Percy Heath, Tommy Flanagan

Great Singers: Aaron Neville

Aaron Neville (born January 24, 1941, New Orleans, Louisiana)

   The Smooth elegant voice of Aaron Neville has been charming music lovers from the 1960's; his style is packed with originality and superb range. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Don't know much (ft. Linda Ronstadt) , All my life ft. Linda Ronstadt , Even if my heart would break (with Kenny G) and Tell it like it is 

  
  

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

Background information
Born	January 24, 1941 (age 71)
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Genres	Soul, R&B
Occupations	Singer, musician
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1966–present
Labels	Par-Lo, A&M, Burgundy
Associated acts	Neville Brothers, Linda Ronstadt

Reggae Thursdays: Alton Ellis

Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (September 1, 1938 – October 10, 2008) 

     The Godfather of Rocksteady, Alton Ellis, is one of the most influential Artist in Jamaican Music. His contributions thou at times overlooked can be traced to the roots of Both the Dancehall and Hip Hop Genres. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Muriel (Alton & Eddy) , Don't trouble People , Cry tough , Rock Steady , I'm still in love , Back to Africa , Deliver us and Girl I've got a date

 
     

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

Background information
Birth name	Alton Nehemiah Ellis
Also known as	The Godfather of Rocksteady
Born	September 1, 1938
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Died	October 10, 2008 (aged 70) London, England
Genres	R&B, ska, rocksteady, reggae
Occupations	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active Associate Act:	1959–2008 The Flames, John Holt Alton & Eddy
Labels	Studio One, Treasure Isle, Trojan