Reggae Thursdays: Dillinger

Dillinger (born Lester Bullock, June 25, 1953, Kingston, Jamaica) 

  Dillinger was a prominent toaster (Jamaican Deejay) in the 1970's; he had international success and is still highly rated for his techniques. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Killermajaro , Brace a boy , Freshly , CB 200 and Cokane in my brain

   

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dillinger_(musician) 

Background Information
Birth name	Lester Bullock
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Instruments	vocals
Labels	Island/Universal Records

R&B Groups: The Swallows

The Swallows

   R&B Group, The Swallows, had a couple of hits in the 1950's; they still continue to perform today. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Beside you and Will you be mine

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

Background information
Name Also Known as	The Swallows The Oakaleers
Origin	Baltimore, Maryland United States
Genres	R&B, doo-wop
Years active	1946–present
Labels	King
Past members	Lawrence Coxson Irving Turner Earl Hurley Norris "Bunky" Mack Eddie Rich Federick "Money Guitar" Johnson Herman "Junior" Denby

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Grandwizard Theodore & the Fantastic Five

Theodore Livingston (born March 5, 1963, Bronx, New York)

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/185847-The-Fantastic-Five

Grand Wizard Theodore & the Fantastic Five is a Hip Hop Group that started in 1979. Their leader, Grand Wizzard Theodore, is an important DJ in the genre, that mastered the needle drop and is known as the inventor of Scratching. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Can I get a soul clap 

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

Background information
Birth name	Theodore Livingston
Born	5 March 1963 (age 50) Bronx, New York United States
Occupations	Musician, DJ
Associated acts	Grandwizard Theodore & the Fantastic Five

Fantastic Five

 

 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandwizard_Theodore_%26_the_Fantastic_Five 

Grandwizard Theodore & the Fantastic Five
Origin	Bronx, New York, U.S.
Genres	old school hip hop
Years active	1979 – ?
Associated acts	Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five Grandwizard Theodore & the Fantastic Five Cold Crush Brothers
Members	Grandwizard Theodore Waterbed Kev Master Ron Prince Whipper Whip Ruby Dee Dot-A-Rock.

Tribute Mondays: Don Julian

Donald R. Julian (April 7, 1937 – November 6, 1998) 

   Don Julian is remembered for being in The Larks and his work in varying genres. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Julian, you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Heaven and paradise (The Mellow Larks) , It's a sad song and The Jerk (The Larks)

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Julian_(musician) 

Background information
Birth name	Donald R. Julian
Born	April 7, 1937
Origin Died	Houston, Texas, U.S. November 6, 1998 (age 61)
Genres	R&B, Funk, Soul
Occupations Instruments	Singer-songwriter, Guitarist Vocals, Guitar
Years active	1950's–1970's
Labels	Money Label Variety of Record Labels

Singer / Blues Guirarist: Buddy Guy

George "Buddy" Guy (born July 30, 1936) 

   Legendary Guitarist, Buddy Guy, has been around since 1953, but his career actually took off in the 1980's. Please take a listen here and have a nice Sunday: Buddy's groove and Stone Crazy

  

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

Background information
Birth name	George Guy
Born	July 30, 1936 (age 77) Lettsworth, Louisiana, United States
Genres	Chicago blues, electric blues
Occupations	Musician, songwriter
Instruments	Guitar, vocals
Years active	1953–present
Labels	RCA, Cobra, Chess, Delmark,Silvertone, MCA, Atlantic, MPS,Charly, Zomba Music Group,Jive, Vanguard, JSP Records,Rhino Records, Purple Pyramid,Flyright, AIM Recording Co., Alligator Records, Blues Ball Records
Associated acts	Junior Wells
Website	http://www.buddyguy.net/
Notable instruments
Fender Buddy Guy Signature Stratocaster

Jazz Greats: Bunk Johnson

Willie Gary "Bunk" Johnson (December 27, 1879 - July 7, 1949) 

   Bunk Williams was a Jazz Trumpeter that was active in the early years of Jazz and peaked in the 1940's; he  is highly regarded. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Sister Kate and Franklin street blues

  

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

Background information
Birth name	William Gary Johnson
Also known as	Bunk
Born	December 27, 1879
Origin	New Orleans
Died	July 7, 1949
Genres	Jazz
Instruments	trumpet
Associated acts	George Lewis Louis Armstrong

LJ Reynolds

LJ Reynolds

  The Dramatics Member, LJ Reynolds, had potential hits, but did not make it big as a solo Artiste. please take a listen here and Enjoy your Weekend: Let one hurt do (as Larry "Chubby" Reynolds) , Touch down (as Larry "Chubby" Reynolds) and Tell me you will

 

Source: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/lj-reynolds-mn0000560441/biography

Background information
Birth name Also Known as	Larry J. Reynolds Larry "Chubby" Reynolds
Born	1953 (age 60)
Origin	Detroit Michigan, U.S.
Genres	R&B, Soul, Urban
Occupations	Singer, composer, Producer
Years active	1960's–1990's
Labels Associate Acts	Capitol, Mercury, and Many Others. The Dramatics