Doo-Wop Groups: The Monotones

The Monotones

One-hit wonder Group, The Monotones, was a Doo-Wop Collective that broke up in 1962, but still remains popular due to the use of their most famous song. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: The legend of sleepy hollow and The book of love

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monotones

Background information
	Band Name: The Monotones Members: Charles Patrick, Warren Davis,George Malone,  Frankie Smith,John Ryanes,  Warren Ryanes Origins: New Jersey, US

Hip Hop Tuesday: Kool Keith

Keith Thornton (born October 7, 1963)

Kool Keith is a member of the Ultramagnetic MCs and as had a critically acclaimed solo career; he is known as a master of internal rhyme. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Earth people (Dr. Octagon) and The industry is wack (ft. Tim Dog)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kool_Keith

Background information
Birth name	Keith Matthew Thornton
Also known as	Dr. Octagon, Dr. Dooom, Black Elvis, Dr. Ultra, Crazy Lou, Poppa Large
Born	October 7, 1963 (age 51)[1]
Origin	The Bronx, New York
Genres	Hip hop, alternative hip hop,underground hip hop,horrorcore experimental hip hop, trip hop, hardcore hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, producer
Instruments	Rapping, keyboard, bass guitar
Years active	1984–present
Labels	Junkadelic, Gothom, Funky Ass, DreamWorks Records,Ruffhouse/Columbia/SME Records Amalgam Digital

Tribute Mondays: Merline Johnson

Merline Johnson (born c. 1912, date of death unknown)

Merline Johnson was a Blues Singer that recorded over 90 songs in four years during the 1930's. Her life after her career and date of death are unknown. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Love with a feeling and Don't you make me high 

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merline_Johnson

Background information
Birth Name: Merline JohnsonBorn: 1912 Died: UnknownYears active: 1930's - 1940'sOrigin: Mississippi, US

Jazz Greats: Lonnie Smith

Dr. Lonnie Smith (born July 3, 1942) 

Jazz Organist, Lonnie Smith, has been touring in ensembles since the 1950's; after releasing material as part of a Band in the 1960's, he as since added 30 solo Albums to his catalog. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Finger lickin' good

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonnie_Smith_(jazz_musician)

Background information
Born	July 3, 1942 (age 72)
Origin	Lackawanna, New York U.S.
Genres	Jazz, soul jazz
Occupation(s)	Organist
Instruments	Organ
Labels	Pilgrimage Records
Notable instruments
Hammond B3

Little Buddy Doyle

Charlie Doyle (March 20, 1911 – unknown) 

Guitarist and Singer/Songwriter, Little Buddy Doyle, was a respected Musician, who has no photographs and there are no records of his death. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: She's got good dry goods, and Hard Scuffin' blues

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Buddy_Doyle

Background Information
Birth name	Charlie Doyle
Born	March 20, 1911 Forrest City, Arkansas, United States
Died	Unknown
Genres	Country blues, Memphis blues[1]
Occupation(s)	Guitarist, singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Labels	Okeh, Vocalion
Associated acts	Big Walter Horton, Hammie Nixon

Reggae / Dancehall Thursdays: Purpleman

Anthony Jones (4 January 1962,  Waterhouse District, Kingston, Jamaica) 

1980's Jamaican Deejay, Purpleman, had a strong presence during the era and released a few Albums. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae / Dancehall Thursday: Dem a call mi name (with Saramouche)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purpleman

Background Information
Also known as	Peter Yellow
Born	4 January 1962 (age 53)
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, dancehall
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, deejay
Years active	1979–present

Vocal Groups: The Moonglows

The Moonglows

Regarded Vocal Group, The Moonglows, had a few hits in the 1950's. Lead Vocalist, Harvey Fuqua, was a leading Producer at Motown Records and Marvin Gaye had His start in a new line up of this Group. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Sincerely, Most of all, and I knew from the start 

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Moonglows

Background information
Origin	Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Genres	R&B,[1] doo-wop
Years active	1953–1958; 1970-1972
Labels	Champaign, Chance, Chess,RCA
Associated acts	Alan Freed
Past members	Harvey Fuqua Bobby Lester Pete Graves Prentiss Barnes Billy Johnson Marvin Gaye Danny Coggins