Reggae Thursdays: Yabby You

Vivian Jackson (14 August 1946 – 12 January 2010)

Reggae Singer and Record Producer, Yabby You, was a Rastafarian who believed in Jesus Christ rather than Haile Selassie I. His self produced material has become regarded works. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Chant down babylon kingdom, Deliver me from my enemies and Conquering lion

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

Background information
Birth name	Vivian Jackson
Also known as	Yabby You Yabby U
Born	14 August 1946 Kingston, Jamaica
Died	12 January 2010 (aged 63)[1]
Genres	Reggae
Occupation(s)	Singer, record producer
Years active	1970–2010

Soul and R&B Vocal Groups: The Controllers

The Controllers

Soul and R&B Vocal Group, The Controllers, began their Label debut at Fedrick Knight's Juana Records and had a couple of charting singles between 1977 and 1986. They disbanded in 1997; please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Crushed, Stay, Right on brother, right on (The Soul Controllers) and Somebody's gotta win, Somebody's gotta lose

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Controllers_(R%26B_band)

Background Information
Origin	Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Years active	1977–1997
Labels	Juana (1977-1980); CMP (Private label/1982); MCA(1984-1987); Capitol (1989); Malaco (1997)
Website	http://www.insidethejukejoint.com/TheControllers.htm
Members	Lenard Brown Reginald McArthur
Past members	Ricky Lewis Larry McArthur

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Symbolic Three and DJ Dr Shock

Symbolic Three and DJ Dr Shock

Symbolic Three and DJ Dr. Shock, were a Old School Hip Group  that had it's run during the 1980's. Mickey D had a Solo career after the Group faded. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: We're Treacherous,  Extravagant girls and No show

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

Background information
Members Mikey D Sha Love Money Love Lady Lux DJ Dr. Shock

Tribute Mondays: Lottie Kimbrough

Lottie Kimbrough (1900 – unknown)

Country Blues Singer/Songwriter, Lottie Kimbrough, recorded under many names during her 5 year career that began in 1924 and ended in 1929. Her life after she left the industry and her date of death remains a mystery. Her music has been covered by others. Thanks for your contribution Ms. Kimbrough, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Wayward girl blues, Lost lover blues, Rolling log blues and Going away blues

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

Background Information
Also known as	"The Kansas City Butterball"; Lottie Kimborough; Lottie Beaman; Lena Kimbrough; Clara Cary; Jennie Brooks; Lottie Brown; Lottie Emerson; Mae Moran; Martha Jackson[1]
Born	1900 West Bottoms, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Died	Unknown
Genres	Country blues[2]
Occupation(s)	Singer   songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1920s
Labels	Paramount   Merrit   Gennett   Champion   Supertone   Superior

Pee Wee Ellis

Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis (born April 21, 1941 - Died: 23 Sept 2021 )

Saxophonist, Composer and Arranger, Pee Wee Ellis, Cowrote  and arranged songs for the James Brown Revue (Cold sweat, Say it loud, I'm black and I'm proud) and has been working with various Artist since 1958. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: The chicken

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_%22Pee_Wee%22_Ellis

Background information
Birth name	Alfred Ellis
Also known as	Pee Wee Ellis
Born Died	April 21, 1941 (age 75) Bradenton, Florida, U.S. : 23 Sept 2021 (80 years),
Genres	Funk, soul, jazz
Occupation(s)	Saxophonist, composer,arranger
Instruments	tenor, soprano, alto andbaritone saxophones,keyboards and flute[1]
Years active	1954–present
Labels	Skip Records, Minor Music,Gramavision
Associated acts	James Brown, Van Morrison

Jazz Greats: Monk Montgomery

William Howard "Monk" Montgomery (October 10, 1921 – May 20, 1982)

Jazz Double Bass Player, Pioneer of the Electric Bass and brother of Guitarist Wes Montgomery, Monk Montgomery, is reported by some to be the first Jazz Artist to record using the Electric Bass. He worked as a Band member, Sideman and a Solo Artist from the 1950's to the late 1970's. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Reality, Foxy Gypsy Girl talk, Bump de bump, Sippin' and Tippin' and Fuselage

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

Background information
Birth name	William Howard Montgomery
Born	October 10, 1921 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Died	May 20, 1982 (aged 60) Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Bassist
Instruments	Bass guitar, double bass
Labels	MoJazz, Chisa, Philadelphia International
Associated acts	Wes Montgomery, Lionel Hampton, Cal Tjader, Red Norvo

Ernestine Anderson

Ernestine Anderson (November 11, 1928 – March 10, 2016)

Jazz and Blues Singer, Ernerstine Anderson was active for over 60 years. Her first recordings came out in 1967, but most of her regarded efforts started in the 1980's and continued on until a year before her death. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Moanin and Never make your move too soon

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

Background information
Born	November 11, 1928 Houston, Texas, U.S.
Died	March 10, 2016 (aged 87) Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Genres	Jazz Blues
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Qwest/Reprise Records Concord Records Mercury Records
Associated acts	Johnny Otis Lionel Hampton Rolf Ericson