Esther Phillips

Esther Phillips (December 23, 1935 – August 7, 1984)

  The Great Esther Phillips' career was derailed by her heavy drug use, but her works and achievements were many. Please take a listen here and Enjoy your Weekend: Double Crossing Blues and Home is where the hatred is and And I love him

  

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

Background information
Birth name	Esther Mae Jones
Also known as	Little Esther Phillips
Born	December 23, 1935 Galveston, Texas, United States
Died	August 7, 1984 (aged 48) Carson, California, United States
Genres	Pop Country Jazz R&B Soul Blues
Occupations	Vocalist
Years active	1950s–1984
Labels	Atlantic Kudu Mercury Lenox

The Equals

The Equals

 

   The Equals were a band founded by Eddie Grant in the 1960's; they had a million seller and other notable hits. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Baby come back and I get so excited

   

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

Background information
Origin	North London, England
Genres	Funk, Pop, reggae, rock
Years active	1965–1979
Labels	President Records[1] RCA
Past members	Eddy Grant Derv Gordon Lincoln Gordon Pat Lloyd John Hall

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Spoonie Gee

Gabriel Jackson (born. 1963)

  Spoonie Gee originated the term Hip Hop and released Rap records in the 1970's; he was one of the great MCs that emerged during that era. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Monster Jam (with The Sequence), That's my style, Love Rap and Spoonin' Rap

 

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

Background Information
Birth name	Gabriel Jackson
Also known as	The Godfather, Spoonin Gee
Origin	Harlem, New York City, New York, US
Genres	Hip hop, funk, hardcore hip hop
Occupations	Rapper
Years active	1978—
Labels	Enjoy! Records Tuff City Sound of New York, USA
Associated acts	The Sequence, The Treacherous Three

Tribute Mondays: Big Walter Horton

Big Walter Horton or Walter "Shakey" Horton , (April 6, 1918– Dec 8, 1981)

  Harmonica Player, Big Walter Horton was one of the best players of the instrument. His work spanned many studio Sessions and he recorded works of art on his own recordings. Thanks for your contribution Mister Horton, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Easy , Big Walter Horton - All Star Boogie /That Ain't It and Walking by myself (Jimmy Rogers)

  

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

Background information
Birth name	Walter Horton
Also known as	"Shakey" Horton, "Mumbles" Horton
Born	April 6, 1918 Horn Lake, Mississippi, United States
Origin	Memphis, Tennessee
Died	December 8, 1981 (aged 64) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Blues
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Harmonica
Years active	Late 1920s – 1981
Labels	Okeh Vocalion States Ace Alligator Blind Pig Various

Gospel Singers: Bessie Griffin

Bessie Griffin (Born Arlette B. Broil, July 6, 1922 – April 10, 1989)

  Miss Bessie Griffin was a superb Songstress that is respected for her vocal abilities. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: It takes a lot of love and In the New Jerusalem (with The Gospel Pearls)

   

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

Background information
Birth name	Arlette B. Broil
Born Died	July 6, 1922 April 10, 1989
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres	Gospel
Occupations	Singer, Radio Show Host
Years active Associated Acts	1956–present Albertina Walker The Caravans The Gospel Pearls
Labels	Decca, Parrot, Nashboro Liberty, Savoy, Sunset

Jazz Greats: Omer Simeon

Omer Victor Simeon (July 21, 1902 –September 17, 1959)

  Omer Simeon was a Clarinetist and Saxophonist that played in most of the major Bands in the 1920's to the 1950's. He remained prominent up to his later years; please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: Skokiaan (Louis Armstrong)

   

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

Background information
Birth name	Omer Victor Simeon
Born Died	July 21, 1902 Sept 17, 1959
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana , U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupations Instruments	Clarinetist, Saxophonist Clarinet, Saxophone
Years active	1920–1950's
Labels	?

Dorothy Dandridge

Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965)

  Miss Dorothy Dandridge was a talented Actress and Singer that was not seen for her significance to the movie industry until years after her death. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: You do something to me, That's your red wagon (Dandridge Sisters) and Chattanooga Choo Choo

  

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

Background information

Born Dorothy Jean Dandridge November 9, 1922 Cleveland, Ohio, US Died September 8, 1965 (aged 42) West Hollywood, California, US Cause of death Embolism[1] or Overdose[2] Resting place Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale Other names Dorothy Dandridge-Nicholas Dorothy Nicholas Dorothy Dandridge-Denison Dorothy Denison Occupation Actress, singer, dancer Years active 1934–65 Spouse(s) Harold Nicholas(m. 1942; d. 1951) Jack Denison (m. 1959; d. 1962) Children 1