Tribute Mondays: Freddie Spruell

Freddie Spruell (Dec. 28, 1893 – June 19, 1956)

Delta Blues and Country Blues, Singer/Songwriter an Guitarist, Freddie Spruell, is credited as the first Delta Blues recording Artist. He released popular secular music up to the 1940's and then became a Baptist Preacher. Thanks for your contribution, Mr. Spruell, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Milk cow blues ( Papa Freddie), Muddy Water Blues, Way back home, Tom cat blues and Let's go riding

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

Background Information
Also known as	Papa Freddie, Mr. Freddie
Born	December 28, 1893 Lake Providence, Louisiana,United States
Died	June 19, 1956 (aged 62) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Delta blues, country blues
Occupation(s)	Guitarist, singer, songwriter
Instruments	Guitar, vocals
Years active	1920s–1940s
Labels	Okeh, Bluebird, Paramount

Lynn Hope

Lynn Hope (September 26, 1926 - February 24, 1993)

Jazz and Blues Tenor Saxophonist, Lynn Hope, had a short career during the 1950's. He is remembered forhis instrumental covers of hit songs and his style of dress. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday. Shocking and Tenderly

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

Background Information
Birth Name: Lynn Hope Born: Sept. 26, 1926 Died: Feb. 24, 1993 Label, Aladdin Records, Premium

Jazz Greats: Donald Byrd

Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (Dec. 9, 1932 – Feb. 4, 2013)

Teacher, Trumpeter, Flugelhorn Player and Vocalist, Donald Byrd, was a pioneer in the Funk and Soul Genres and also had a significant impact in Bebop and Hard Bop. He mentored Herbie Hancock among others and taught at many Universities during his tenure. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Shangri-la and Black Byrd

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

Background Information
Birth name	Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II
Born	December 9, 1932 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Died	February 4, 2013 (aged 80) Dover, Delaware, United States
Genres	Bebop, hard bop, funk, soul
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals
Years active	1954–2013
Labels	Blue Note, Prestige, Verve, Columbia, Transition
Associated acts	Pepper Adams Gigi Gryce Jackie McLean Hank Mobley Dexter Gordon
Notable instruments
Trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals

Blues Singers: Freddie King

Freddie King (September 3, 1934 – December 28, 1976)

Texas and West Side, Chicago Blues Genres Guitarist and Singer, Freddie King, had influence on the techniques of Eric Clapton and others. He had his bulk of hits in the 1960's and the 1970's. Touring for up to 300 days a year and bad dieting habits led to his death at aged 42 years old. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Have you loved a woman, Country boy ft. Margaret Whitfield, going down and Hide away

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

Background information
Birth name	Fred King
Born	September 3, 1934 Gilmer, Texas, United States
Died	December 28, 1976 (aged 42) Dallas, Texas, United States
Genres	Electric blues, blues-rock,funk
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer-songwriter
Instruments	Guitar, vocals
Years active	1952–1976
Associated acts	Robert Lockwood, Jr., Sonny Thompson, Bill Willis, King Curtis, Leon Russell, Carl Radle, Eric Clapton, Jamie Oldaker, Tom Dowd, Mike Vernon, Steve Ferrone, Bobby Tench, P.P. Arnold, Jimmie Vaughan, Peter Green, Edd Lively
Website	The official Freddie King site
Notable instruments
Gibson Les Paul guitar Gibson ES-345

Reggae Thursdays: Pat Kelly

Pat Kelly (born 1944, Kingston, Jamaica )

Reggae Singer, Pat Kelly, had is debut as a member of The Techniques, scoring a number of hits. His Solo career which followed also garnered him some memorable pieces. He moved into Studio Engineering and Producing in the latter part of 1970's and returned to his Solo career in the 1980's, continuing on wards. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: You don't care (The, Techniques), Queen Majesty (The Techniques), Little boy blue, Soulful love, Sunshine, I'm in the mood for love, How long will it take and Talk about love

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Kelly_(musician)

Background Information
Born	1949 (age 66–67)
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Rocksteady, Reggae
Instruments	Vocals
Associated acts	The Techniques

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Organized Konfusion

Organized Konfusion

Prince Po (left) and Pharoahe Monch

Critically acclaimed Underground Queens alternative Hip Hop Duo, Organized Konfusion, consists of Lyricist Prince Po and Pharoahe Monch. Their efforts though critically regarded, hard missed being commercially successful. Both members has had Solo careers and remains active. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Fudge Pudge (with O.C.), Memories of love (Simply II Positive MCs) , Walk in the sun, Stress, Let's organize (with O.C  and Q tip) and Stray bullet

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

Background information
Also known as	Simply II Positive MCs
Origin	Queens, New York
Genres	Alternative hip hop, hardcore hip hop
Years active	1987–1997, 2004, 2009–present
Labels	Hollywood BASIC/Elektra Priority/EMI Records
Associated acts	Paul C, O.C., Q-Tip, Buckwild
Members	Pharoahe Monch Prince Po