Carolyn Franklin

Carolyn Ann Franklin (May 13, 1944 – April 25, 1988) 

 

Carolyn Franklin is Aretha Franklin's sister. Thou her career was lukewarm as a solo Artist. She wrote many hits for her sister (Ain't no way, angel, Etc.) and provided background vocals on her major Recordings. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Angel and As long as you are there

  

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

Background Information
Birth name	Carolyn Ann Franklin
Born	May 13, 1944 Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, USA
Died	April 25, 1988 (aged 43) Bloomfield, Michigan, USA
Genres	Gospel, R&B, Pop, Jazz
Occupations	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Piano, Vocal
Years active	1963–1976, 1980–1988
Labels	Double L (1963–1964) RCA Victor (1969–1976) Atlantic (1967–1970s - Background vocals)
Associated acts	Aretha Franklin, Erma Franklin,C.L. Franklin, Paul King, Jimmy Radcliffe

Jazz Greats: Dink Johnson

Ollie "Dink" Johnson (October 28, 1892 – November 29, 1954)

Dixieland Jazz Pianist, Clarinetist and Drummer, Dink Johnson, had a stable career that started in the 1910's and ended in the 1950's. Please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: Stella Blues and So different Blues

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

Background information
Birth name	Ollie "Dink" Johnson
Born Died	Oct 28, 1892 Nov. 29, 1954
Origin	Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
Genres	Dixieland Jazz
Occupations	Pianist, Clarinetist, Drummer
Years active	1910's - 1950's
Labels Associated Acts	? Kid Ory Jelly Roll Morton King Oliver

Carrie Lucas

Carrie Lucas

Carrie Lucas had a couple of dance hits in the 1980's; She retired from the Music Business to focus on family life. Please take a listen here and Enjoy your Weekend: I gotta keep dancing

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

Background Information
Born	Carmel, California, U.S.
Origin	Los Angeles, California
Genres	R&B, boogie, dance, soul,disco
Occupations	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1977–1990
Labels	SOLAR Records
Associated acts	Greg Phillinganes, Dick Griffey

Reggae Thursdays: Ruddy Thomas

Ruddy Thomas (July 12, 1951 – June 10, 2006)

The late Reggae Singer, Ruddy Thomas recorded extensively in the 1970's, scoring hits and cementing his place in Jamaica's Music History. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Everyday  is a holiday, (You know how to make me) feel So good ( with Susan Cadogan and Loving Pauper

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

Background Information
Born	July 12, 1951
Origin	Jamaica
Died	June 10, 2006 (aged 54)
Genres	Reggae
Instruments	Vocals

The S.O.S. Band

The S.O.S Band

The S.O.S. Band released a string of hits in the 1980's and continues to tour and release Albums. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Just be good to me and Take your time (do it right)

  

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_S.O.S._Band

Background Information
Also known as	Santa Monica
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Disco, R&B, boogie, urban
Years active	1977–present
Labels	Tabu
Associated acts	Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Alexander O'Neal Cherrelle
Members	Mary Davis Abdul Ra'oof Jason Bryant
Past members	Billy Ellis James Earl Jones III Willie "Sonny" Killebrew John Simpson Bruno Speight Chandra Currelley
Notable instruments
Roland TR-808

Hip Hop Tuesdays: JT Money and Poison Clan

Jeff Thompkins


Poison Clan

  JT Money and Poison Clan set the blueprint for the Dirty South Movement and released many Classics. JT Money also has a successful solo career. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Shake whatcha mama gave you, Action, Bad Influence and Who dat (ft. Sole) 

  

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

Background Information
Birth name	Jeff Thompkins
Origin	Miami, Florida
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1990–present
Labels	Luke, Priority
Associated acts	Poison Clan, Luther Campbell, 2 Live Crew

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

Background Information
Origin	Miami, Florida
Genres	Southern hip hop, dirty rap, Miami bass
Years active	1990–1995
Labels	Luke Records
Associated acts	Luke, 2 Live Crew, Brother Marquis, Fresh Kid Ice, Verb, Bust Down, Likkle Wicked, Devastator, Mike "Fresh" McRay, Mr. Mixx, MC Shy-D, Tony M.F. Rock, DJ Toomp, Home Team, Trick Daddy
Past members	JT Money Debonaire Drugz Madball Uzi Big Ram