Fat Larry's Band

Fat Larry's Band

R&B/Funk Band, Fat Larry's Band, had a few hits and disbanded after the death of their lead Singer. Their music are heavily sampled in the Hip Hop genre. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Act like you know, [ Zoom ]], Center city, Boogie town, Looking for love tonight and Down on the avenue

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_Larry's_Band

Background Information
Origin	Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
Genres	Funk, R&B
Years active	1976–1987
Labels	WMOT, Stax, Fantasy,Omni
Past members	"Fat" Larry James Art Capehart Doug Jones Jimmy Lee Ted Cohen Tony Middleton Darryl Grant Larry La Bes Erskine Williams Bryan Hudson

Jazz Greats: Garvin Bushell

Garvin Bushell (September 25, 1902 – October 31, 1991)

Garvin Bushell was a Woodwind Multi-instrumentalist that worked during the many phases of Jazz. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Persian rugs

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

Background information
Born	25 September 1902 Springfield, Ohio, US
Died	31 October 1991(aged 89) Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Genres	Jazz, classical
Occupation(s)	Musician, educator
Instruments	Woodwind instruments

The Singers: Leontyne Price

Mary Violet Leontyne Price (born February
10, 1927)

Soprano, Leontyne Price, is a critically acclaimed Singer. Please take a listen here and Enjoy your Weekend: La Traviata with Eflat!

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

Background Information
Name: Mary Violet Leontyne Born: Feb 10, 1927 Origin: Laurel, Mississippi

Reggae Thursdays: Nitty Gritty

Glen Augustus Holness (1957–24 June 1991),

Singer, Nitty Gritty, was a popular artist that had a few hits before his early death. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Hog Inna minty 

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

Background Information
Birth name	Glen Augustus Holness
Born	1957
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Died	24 June 1991
Genres	Reggae
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	Early 1970s–1991

The Dukays

The Dukays

The Dukays were the Backing Band of Gene Chandler and had their song "Duke of Earl", credited as a solo song by  Gene Chandler. Please take a listen here and have a exciting Wednesday: Nite owl and Duke of Earl

Background Information
Band Name: The Dukays Active: 1960s Formed: 1960 in Chicago, IL Disbanded: 1965 Genre: R&B, Soul Group Members Ben Broyles Claude McRae Earl Edwards Gene Chandler Margaret "Cookie" Stone Nolan Chance Richard Dixon Shirley Jones

Hip Hop Tuesday: Ras Kass

John Austin IV , (born September 26, 1973) 

Ras Kass is a rapper that's respected by critics and his peers. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Nature of the threat, Ghetto fabulous (Dr Dre and Mac 10) and Remain anonymous

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

Background Information
Birth name	John Austin IV
Also known as	The Waterproof Emcee, Pestilence, Conquest, Razzy Kazzy, The Endangered Lyricist, The Black John McCane
Born	September 26, 1973 (age 41) Watts, California, USA
Origin	Carson, California, USA
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, Producer
Years active	1994–present
Labels	Patchwerk Recordings,Priority, Zoo Life, Re-Up Entertainment
Associated acts	The HRSMN, Kurupt, Xzibit,Saafir, 40 Glocc, Canibus,Killah Priest, Chino XL,Krondon, Phil Da Agony,Planet Asia, Da Beatminerz,Dr. Dre, Crooked I, Coolio, Wais P, Da Ranjahz, Bishop Lamont

Tribute Mondays: Professor Longhair

Henry Roeland"Roy"Byrd

(December 19, 1918 – January 30, 1980)

New Orleans Blues Singer and Pianist, Professor Longhair, was regarded for his unique piano playing. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Longhair, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Longhair's blues rhumba, Tipitina, Misery, (Roy Bird and his Blues Jumpers) and Mardi Gras in New Orleans

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

Background Information
Birth name	Henry Roeland Byrd
Also known as	Fess
Born	December 19, 1918 Bogalusa, Louisiana
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana
Died	January 30, 1980 (aged 61) New Orleans, Louisiana
Genres	New Orleans blues, New Orleans R&B, Louisiana blues, boogie-woogie
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, piano
Years active	1948–1980