Tribute Mondays: Silas Hogan

Silas Hogan (September 15, 1911 – January 9, 1994)

Louisiana Blues Singer/Songwriter and Guitarist, Silas Hogan, along with his Band The Rhythm Raiders was a main player in the development of the Baton Rouge Blues sound. After the lost of interest in Swamp Blues and an abrupt end to his label contract, he returned to his job at the oil refinery. He died in 1994; thanks for your contribution Mr. Hogan, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: I'm gonna quit you pretty baby, Airport blues and Lonesome La La

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

Background Information
Born	September 15, 1911 Westover, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
Died	January 9, 1994(aged 82) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Genres	Swamp blues, Louisiana blues[1]
Occupation(s)	Singer, guitarist, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Labels	Excello, Arhoolie, Blue Horizon, Flyright

Tab Smith

Inhalmadge "Tab" Smith (Jan. 11, 1909 – Aug. 17, 1971)

Swing and Rhythm and Blues Alto Saxophonist, Tab Smith, was active from 1929 to the early 1960's, working with others such as Count Basie and Lucky Millinder. He scored R&B hits during the 1950's, but his career dwindled after United Records closed. He subsequently retired and sold Real Estate; he died in 1971. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: My Mother's eyes, Pretend and Because of you

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

Background information
Birth name	Talmadge Smith
Born	January 11, 1909 Kinston, North Carolina
Died	August 17, 1971 (aged 62) St. Louis, Missouri
Genres	Swing & rhythm and blues
Instruments	Alto saxophone
Years active	1929–early 1960s
Labels	United Records
Associated acts	Lucky Millinder Count Basie

Jazz Greats: Ed Thigpen

Edmund Leonard Thigpen (Dec. 28,1930 – Jan.13, 2010)

Jazz Drummer, Ed Thigpen, began his celebrated career in 1951, playing in many Orchestras (Oscar Peterson, Cootie Williams and others) and with solo Artist (Dinah Washington, Bud Powell and others). He spent is latter years in Copenhagen, Denmark working with American Jazz expats and local Artists and died their at aged 79 in 2010. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Stolen moments

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

Background information
Birth name	Edmund Leonard Thigpen
Born	December 28, 1930 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	January 13, 2010(aged 79) Copenhagen, Denmark
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Drums
Years active	1951–2010
Associated acts	Cootie Williams Oscar Peterson Billy Taylor Ella Fitzgerald

Eddie Mack

Mack Edmundson

Blues shouter, Eddie Mack, was active from the 1940's to the 1950's working as a solo Artist and in various Orchestras. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend:Shotgunboogie/Divorce me C.O.D, Keyhole blues, and Hoot and holler Saturday night

Source 1: https://www.discogs.com/artist/332331-Eddie-Mack

Source 2: www.freshsoundrecords.com/eddie-mack-albums/2166-the-complete-recordings-vol1-1947-1952.html

Background information
Name: Mack Edmundson Years active: late 1940's- early 1950's

Reggae Thursdays: Edi Fitzroy

Fitzroy      Edwards (17 November 1955 – 4 March 2017)

Jamaican   Reggae Singer, Edi Fitzroy, was a much loved Artist. He worked as an Accounting Clerk at the JBC (Jamaica  Broadcast Commission) for many years while pursuing his career. He scored many hits and toured extensively; he died on March 2017. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae  Thursday: Check for you once, Youthman penitentiary, The gun, Miss Molly Colly, Prison life and Princess Black

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edi_Fitzroy

Background information
Birth name	Fitzroy Edwards
Born	17 November 1955 Chapelton, Clarendon Parish, Jamaica
Died	4 March 2017 (aged 61) May Pen, Clarendon Parish, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Occupation(s)	Singer/songwriter
Years active	1975–2017
Labels	Musical Ambassador Alligator VP RAS Confidence

Simtec & Wylie

Simtec & Wylie

Simtec & Wylie was a Soul duo that consisted of Guitar Player and Vocalist, Simtec Simmons and Wylie Dixon, a King Records veteran. They scored their biggest hit in 1971 and continued on hitless until they disbanded in the late 1970's. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Socking soul power, Gimmie some of what you got and Getting over the hump

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simtec_%26_Wylie

Background information
Name: Simtec & Wylie Origin: Chicago, US Years active: late 1960's - early 1970's

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Boogiemonsters

Boogiemonsters

Rap Group, Boogiemonsters, were formed while the members were at University. They released their first Album and eventually left Rapping after becoming Seventh Day Adventists. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Boogie, Threshold of negative stress, Honeydrips in Gotham and Strange

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

Background Information
Origin	Petersburg, Virginia
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1993–1997
Labels	Pendulum, EMI
Associated acts	Scott Storch, DJ Lord Jazz,Bahamadia
Past members	Vex Mondo Myntric Yodared