Hip Hop Tuesdays: Penthouse Players Clique

Penthouse Players Clique

Short lived Hip Hop Group, Penthouse Players Clique released one album as a part of Ruthless Records' roster in 1992. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Explanation of a playa 

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

Background Information
Also known as	Penthouse Players, P.P.C.
Origin	Los Angeles, California
Genres	Gangsta rap Hardcore rap West Coast Rap
Years active	1992 - 1993
Labels	Ruthless Records Priority Records
Associated acts	Eazy-E DJ Quik Battlecat
Members	Playa Hamm Tweed Cadillac

Tribute Mondays: Pinetop Perkins

Joseph William Perkins (July 7, 1913 – March 21, 2011)

Pianist and Singer, Pinetop Perkins, was one of the original Delta Blues Pianist. He worked as a sideman on works by other Artist and had a resurgence in his career in the 1990's. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Perkins, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Jackson town gal (with Robert Nighthawk) and Pinetop's Boogie Woogie 

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

Background information
Birth name	Joseph William Perkins
Born	July 7, 1913 Belzoni, Mississippi, United States
Died	March 21, 2011 (aged 97) Austin, Texas, United States
Genres	Piano blues Boogie-woogie Delta blues Chicago blues
Occupation(s)	Pianist, singer
Instruments	Piano, vocals, keyboards
Years active	1920s–2011
Labels	Blind Pig Records

Eddie Taylor

Eddie Taylor (January 29, 1923 – December 25, 1985)

Self taught Electric Bass Guitarist and Singer, Eddie Taylor, contributed to the Mississippi Delta Blues; he worked as a side man to many. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Sunday: Bad boy and Big town Playboy

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

Background information
Birth Name: Eddie Taylor Born: Jan. 29, 1923 Died: Dec. 25, 1985 Origin: Benoit, Mississippi, US Labels: Vee Jay Records, Big Bear Records and Testament Records Years active: 1950's- ?

Jazz Greats: Al Sears

Al Sears (February 21, 1910, Macomb, Illinois-March 23, 1990, New York City)

Jazz Tenor Saxophonist and Bandleader, Al Sears, worked in many Bands and was a R&B studio session musician in the 1950's. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Castle Rock (Johnny Hodges)

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

Background information
Birth Name: Al Sears Born: Feb 21, 1910 Died: Mar 23, 1990 Origin: Macomb Illinois

Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel (June 10, 1895 – October 26, 1952)

Singer/Songwriter, Comedian, Radio performer, Actress and Television star, Hattie McDaniel, appeared in over 300 films and has two stars on the Hollywood walk of fame; she did many firsts; please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Paul Robeson and Hattie McDaniel sing a duet 

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

Born	June 10, 1895 Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Died	October 26, 1952 (aged 57) Woodland Hills, Los Angeles,California, U.S.
Cause of death	Breast cancer
Resting place	Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1932–1949
Spouse(s)	George Langford (1922–1922) (his death) Howard Hickman (1938–1938) (divorced) James Lloyd Crawford (1941–1945) (divorced) Larry Williams (1949–1950) (divorced)

Reggae Thursdays: Robert Ffrench

Robert Ffrench (born c.1962) 

Reggae Singer and Record Producer, Robert Ffrench had a few hits in the 1980's and in the early 1990's and also produced for many Artists. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: More love (Heavy D) and Bun & cheese (ft. Clement Irie

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

Background Information
Born	c.1962
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, record producer
Years active	1979–present

Funk Bands: The Meters

The Meters

The Meters are a Funk Band that failed to achieve mainstream success, but influenced many and are regarded in the Funk genre. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Cissy strut 

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

Background information
Also known as	The Original Meters sometimes confused with The Funky Meters which is a Meters cover band.
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Genres	New Orleans R&B, funk
Years active	1965–1977, 1989-present
Labels	Josie, Reprise, Mardi Gras, Virgo, Warner Bros., Rounder, Charly, Rhino, Lakeside, Sundazed, Too Funky
Website	Official Website
Members	The Original Meters Art Neville George Porter Jr. Leo Nocentelli Zigaboo Modeliste The Funky Meters Art Neville George Porter Jr. Brian Stoltz Russell Batiste