Reggae Thursdays: Earl Sixteen

Earl John Daley,(born 9 May 1958,

Kingston, Jamaica )

Earl_Sixteen is among the crop of Artists that cane out of the 1970's. He recorded with varying Producers during the 1980's; he remains active. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday:  Trials And Crosses 12" 1981 ,  and Malcolm X

Source:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_Sixteen

Background Information
Birth name	Earl John Daley
Born	9 May 1958 (age 55)
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	Early 1970s - Present
Associated acts	Dreadzone

Funk and Disco Groups: B. T. Express

B. T. Express

Funk/Disco Group, B. T. Express, was the incubator for Kashif's and other notables careers. They had success on Scepter Records prior to it's failure, but faded after Label changes. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Express, That's what I want for you baby, Give up the funk and Do it (till your satisfied)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/B._T._Express

Background Information
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genres	Funk, disco, soul
Years active	1974–1987
Labels	Scepter Records, Roadshow Records, Columbia Records, Coast To Coast Records (division of CBS/Columbia Records), Earthtone Recording Company, King Davis Records

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Count Coolout

Count Coolout

Count Coolout released Singles in 1980 from which he gained much attention in the Hip Hop genre. But lack of promotion from his label, limited his level of success. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Touch the rock, Here to stay and Rhythm Rap Rock

Source: www.oldschoolhiphop.com/artists/emcees/countcoolout.htm

Background information
Birth Name: James Minor Origin: Brooklyn, New York, US Label: Boss Records

Tribute Mondays: Joe Willie Wilkins

Joe Willie Wilkins (January 7, 1923 – March 28, 1979)

Memphis Blues Guitarist, Bassist, Harmonica Player, Accordian  Player and Singer/Songwriter, Joe Willie Wilkins, was regarded for playing single string guitar riffs without the use of a slide. He played alongside many (Robert Nighthawk, Elmore James, Houston Stackhouse, Howlim Wolf, etc.). He influenced notables (B.B. King. Albert King, Jimmy Rogers and  others) and played on recordings for Sun Records and Trumpet Records. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Wilkins, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Little car Blues and It's too bad

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

Background Information
Born	January 7, 1923 Davenport, Mississippi, United States
Died	March 28, 1979 (aged 56) Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Genres	Memphis blues[1]
Occupation(s)	Guitarist, singer, songwriter, musician
Instruments	Guitar, vocals
Years active	Early 1940s–1981
Labels	Various

Abu Talib ( Freddie Robinson )

Freddy Robinson  (Feb. 24, 1939 – Oct. 8, 2009)

Jazz and Blues Guitarist, Harmonica Player and Singer, Abu Talib, had stints as a Session Musician and Sideman dating back to 1956. He released a few solo efforts; his last being in the 1990's. He died in 2009; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: The buzzard, Off the cuff (full Album) and Black fox

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

Background Information
Birth name	Fred Leroy Robinson
Also known as	Freddie Robinson
Born	February 24, 1939 Memphis, Tennessee, US
Died	October 8, 2009 (aged 70) Lancaster, California, US
Genres	R&B, jazz
Occupation(s)	Guitarist
Years active	1956–1994
Labels	Queen Checker Pacific Jazz Enterprise