Hip Hop Tuesdays: Tweedy Bird Loc

Richard Johnson (born August 4, 1967)

Head of Dangerous Records, Compton Rapper, Tweedy Bird Loc, released two solo Albums and did Production work for many Artists in the mid 1990's. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Comin' out the cage, H@# is a B*@#,  Y'all can't F with us (Eazy diss) and Walk that walk

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

Background Information
Birth name	Richard Johnson
Also known as	Tweedy Bird Gangsta Tweed Blood Killa
Origin	Compton, California, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Years active	1992–Present
Labels	Dangerous Records
Associated acts	Bloods & Crips, Young Soldierz, Att Will

Tribute Mondays: Junior Parker

Junior Parker (May 27, 1932 – November 18, 1971)

Memphis Blues Singer and Musician, Junior Parker, left his mark in the Rockabilly genre and was one of the great voices of the Blues genre. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Parker, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Mystery train, Stand by me and Love my baby (Little Junior's Blue Flames)

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

Background information
Birth name	Herman Parker, Jr.
Also known as	Mr Blues, Little Junior Parker
Born	May 27, 1932 Clarksdale, Mississippi or West Memphis, Arkansas, United States
Died	November 18, 1971 (aged 39) Blue Island, Illinois, United States
Genres	Blues, Electric blues, Gospel,Memphis blues, Rock and roll,Rockabilly[1]
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Vocals, harmonica
Years active	1951–1971
Labels	Sun, Modern Records, Capitol
Associated acts	The Blue Flames, Pat Hare,Ike Turner

Gospel Singers: Cassiette George

Cassietta George (born Cassietta Baker on January 23, 1929 in Memphis, Tennessee-January 3, 1995 in Los Angeles, California) 

Gospel Vocalist and Composer, Cassiette George, was a Songwriter for the Caravans and had a lucrative solo career. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Walk around Heaven and Somebody bigger than you and I

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

Background Information
Birth name	Cassietta Baker
Born	January 23, 1929
Origin	Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Died	January 3, 1995 (aged 65) Los Angeles, California
Genres	Gospel
Occupation(s)	Vocalist, Composer
Instruments	Voice
Years active	1950s – 1970, 1990s
Associated acts	Audio Arts, Albertina Walker,The Caravans

Jazz Greats: Charlie Creath

Charles Cyril "Charlie" Creath (December 30, 1890, Ironton, Missouri – October 23, 1951, Chicago)

Turn of the last century's Jazz Legend, Charlie Creath, worked the Riverboat Circuit and led popular Bands. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Charlie Creath's Jazz-O-Maniacs - Butterfinger Blues (1927) and Charlie Creath's Jazz-O-Maniacs - Crazy Quilt (1927)

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

Background information
Birth Name: Charles Cyril Creath  Born: Dec. 30, 1890 Died: Oct. 23, 1951 Origin: Ironton, Missouri, US Years Active: 1900's -?

Earl Hooker

Earl Hooker (January 15, 1929 – April 21, 1970)

Master Slide Guitarist, Earl Hooker, had a full career; thou he is less regarded, his work still stands out. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Two bugs in a rug, Anna Lee, Calling all Blues, Blues in D natural,  and Blue Guitar

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

Background information
Birth name	Earl Zebedee Hooker
Born	January 15, 1929 Quitman County, Mississippi
Died	April 21, 1970 (aged 41) Chicago, Illinois
Genres	Blues
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	1940s–1970
Labels	Cuca, Chief/Profile/Age,Arhoolie, Bluesway
Notable instruments
Gibson EDS-1275

Reggae Thursdays: Inner Circle

Inner Circle

Reggae Band, Inner Circle, had success in the 1970's; after the death of Jacob Miller in 1980, they resurfaced with a new lead Singer and had great commercial success. Their original members were also the basis for the Group, Third World. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Sweat, Bad boys, Mary Mary, Everything is great, Stop breaking my heart and You make me feel brand new

Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inner_Circle_(band)

Background information
Also known as	The Inner Circle Band
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Years active	1968–present
Labels	Trojan, Capitol, Island, RAS, Atlantic, Big Beat, VP, Shanachie, Soundbwoy Entertainment
Associated acts	Third World
Website	badboysofreggae.com
Members	Ian Lewis Roger Lewis Bernard "Touter" Harvey Lancelot Hall Errol "Skatta" Bonnick
Past members	Mark Castro Michael "Ibo" Cooper Stephen "Cat" Coore William Stewart William "Bunny Rugs" Clarke (deceased) Irvin "Carrot" Jarrett Milton "Prilly" Hamilton Charles Farquharson Calvin McKenzie Funky Brown Jacob Miller (deceased) Lester Adderley Norma Grant Rick Hunt Michael Sterling Calton Coffie Dave Gonzales Kris Bentley Jr. Jazz

Labelle

Labelle

Pioneering Female Group, Labelle, had a tenure filled with name and genre changes. Their influences are still being felt today and one member has had an extremely successful solo career (Patti Labelle). Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Down the aisle (The wedding song) {Patti Labelle and her Bluebells}, You'll never walk alone {Patti Labelle and her Bluebells}, Over the rainbow {Patti Labelle and the Blue Bells}, All or nothing, Take me for a little while, Dreamer, I'm still waiting, Wild horses, Time and love, What can I do for you and Lady Marmalade

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

Background information
Also known as	The Ordettes Patti LaBelle and the Blue Belles Patti LaBelle and Her Blue Belles
Origin	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Genres	Doo-wop, R&B, soul, psychedelic soul, rock, funk, dance
Years active	1959–1977 2005–present
Labels	Newtown, Cameo-Parkway,Atlantic Records, Warner Bros.,Epic Records
Associated acts	Wilson Pickett, Laura Nyro, The Meters
Website	www.labelleisback.com
Members	Patti LaBelle Nona Hendryx Sarah Dash
Past members	Sundray Tucker Cindy Birdsong