The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Tuesday, 2 June 2015

Denise LaSalle

Ora Denise Allen (born July 16, 1939)
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Denise LaSalle is a R&B/ Soul Singer/Songwriter and Record Producer, who has been releasing material since 1967. She remains active; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Trapped by a thing called love, My toot toot and Love me right


Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denise_LaSalle
Background information
Birth nameOra Denise Allen
Also known asDenise Craig, Denise Jones
BornJuly 16, 1939 (age 75)
Leflore County, Mississippi, United States
OriginBelzoni, Mississippi, United States
GenresBlues, R&B, soul, disco
Years active1967–present


Reggae Thursdays: Anthony Johnson

Roy Anthony Johnson (born 25 December 1957)

Anthony Johnson, is a Reggae Singer, whose recordings in the 1970's and 1980's garnered him great popularity. He remains active; Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Africa, Follow them footsteps and A yah we deh


Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Johnson_(musician)
Background Information 
Birth nameRoy Anthony Johnson
Born25 December 1957 (age 57)
OriginKingston, Jamaica
GenresReggae
Instrumentsvocals
Years activeLate 1970s–present
LabelsMidnight Rock, Live & Learn
Associated actsMystic I

Facts of Life

Facts of Life
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Soul Disco Group, Facts of Life, was a short lived ensemble that scored minor hits during the 1970's. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Caught in the act


Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facts_of_Life_(band)
Background information
members

 Jean Davis
, Keith Williams, and

Chuck Carter

Label
 Kayvette Records,
 

Hip Hop Tuesdays: DJ Hurricane

DJ Hurricane (born Wendell Timothy Fite Dallas, January 12, 1965)
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DJ Hurricane is a Rapper, Musician, Hip Hop DJ and Producer, that has been active since 1985. He worked as the exclusive DJ for the Beastie Boys. Please take a listen here to Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Elbow room

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dj_hurricane
Wendell Fite
BornWendell Timothy Fite
January 12, 1965 (age 50)
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, U.S.
OccupationRapper, musician, hip-hop DJ, producer
Years active1985-present

Tribute Mondays: Mance Lipscomb

Mance Lipscomb (April 9, 1895 – January 30, 1976) 
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Blues and Folk Singer and Guitarist, Mance Lipscomb, was instrumental in the Folk revival of the 1960's. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Lipscomb, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Shine on, harvest moon and Its a long way to tippetary


Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mance_Lipscomb
Background information
Birth nameBeau De Glen Lipscomb
BornApril 9, 1895
Navasota, Texas, United States
DiedJanuary 30, 1976 (aged 80)
Navasota, Texas
GenresBlues, Folk
Years active1960–1976

Gospel Singers: Jessy Dixon

Jessy Dixon (March 12, 1938 – September 26, 2011)
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Gospel Singer/Songwriter and Pianist, Jessy Dixon, had a long career that included collaborations with both Gospel and Secular Artist and was a favoured performer. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: I am redeemed, Lord prepare me to be a sanctuary, and The wicked shall cease their troubling


Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessy_Dixon
Background Information 
BornMarch 12, 1938
San Antonio, Texas, United States
OriginChicago, Illinois
DiedSeptember 26, 2011 (aged 73)
Chicago, Illinois
GenresGospel, Christian, R&B
InstrumentsVocals, piano
LabelsAmbassador
Associated actsThe Goodmans, Bill Gaither Trio,Lillie Knauls, James Cleveland,Andrae Crouch, Albertina Walker, Paul Simon, DeGarmo and Key. Milton Brunson

Jazz Greats: Philly Joe Jones

Joseph Rudolph " Philly Joe " Jones (July 15, 1923 – August 30, 1985) 
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Jazz Drummer, Philly Joe Jones, was a member of Miles Davis' Quintet. He worked with a wide array of Artists, and also released some solo material. Please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: Trailway express


Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philly_Joe_Jones
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Rudolph Jones
BornJuly 15, 1923
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States
DiedAugust 30, 1985 (aged 62)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States
GenresJazz, hard bop, bebop, cool jazz, modal
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsDrums
Associated actsMiles Davis