Lurrie Bell

Lurrie C. Bell (born December 13, 1958, Chicago, Illinois ,US)

Blues Guitarist and Singer, Lurrie Bell, is the son of Blues Harmonica legend Carey Bell. He began his musical endeavors at aged 6 years old and branched off into a solo and Band membership  career in the 1970's, after working with Big Walter Horton and others. He remains active; please take a listen here and have an enjoyable weekend: Everybody wants to win

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

Background information
Birth name	Lurrie C. Bell
Born	December 13, 1958(age 59) Chicago, Illinois United States
Genres	Chicago blues
Occupation(s)	Musician,
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1970s – present
Labels	JSP Records Delmark P-Vine Records Vypyr Records Aria B.G. Records
Associated acts	Carey Bell

Reggae Thursdays: George Nooks

George Knooks (born c.1958 in

Kingston, Jamaica)

Reggae Singer, George Nooks began his career as a Jamaican Deejay under the moniker Prince Mohammed during the 1970's. After working with numerous Producers he gradually shifted to singing, scoring many hits. He remains active mainly releasing Gospel Songs. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Forty Legs Dread (as Prince Mohammed) and Tribal war

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

Background information
Also known as	Prince Mohamed
Born	c.1958 Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae, Lovers Rock, Gospel
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1974 – present
Labels	Joe Gibbs, VP,Ariola, Jet Star, Total

The Poppies

The Poppies

1960's Girl Group, The Poppies, were led by future star, Dorothy Moore (Misty Blue). They had minor hits in 1966 and are revered on the Northern Soul circuit. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Lullaby of love, He's ready and There's a pain in my heart

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Poppies_(American_band)

Background information

Name: The Poppies 
Origin: Jackson Mississippi, US
Labels: Epic Records 
Members: Rosemary Taylor, Dorothy Moore, Petsye McCune

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Hip Hop Tuesdays: Fiend

Richard "Ricky" Jones (born May 13, 1976)

Rapper and Producer, Fiend, released his Debut Album on an  Independent Label in 1994 and went on to success on No Limit Records in the late 1990's. He remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: I won't be denied, Get it on and Take the pain ft. Master P, Silkk the Shocker & Sons of Funk

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiend_(rapper)

Background Information
Birth name	Richard Jones
Also known as	International Jones, Sleepy Jones
Born	May 13, 1976(age 42) New Orleans, Louisiana
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, producer
Years active	1994–present
Labels	Fiend, Jet Life(Current) No Limit,Priority, Ruff Ryders, Interscope(Former)
Associated acts	Master P Snoop Dogg Tha Dogg Pound Silkk the Shocker Three 6 Mafia Juvenile

Tribute Mondays: George "Harmonica" Smith

Allen George Smith (Apr. 22, 1924 – Oct. 2, 1983)

Electric Blues Harmonica Player, George "Harmonica" Smith, was a part of the Muddy Waters' Band, beginning in 1954 and was also a Sideman to Big Mama Thornton in the 1970's. He died in 1983; thanks for your contribution Mr. Smith, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Brown Mule, Sometimes you win and Blues in the dark

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_%22Harmonica%22_Smith

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/596531-George-Smith-4

Background information
Name: Allen George Smith Born: April 22, 1924 Died: October 02, 1983 Origin: West Helena, Arkansas, US Labels: Bluesway, Blue Horizon, Electric-Fi Blues

Clifford Jordan

Clifford Laconia Jordan (September 2, 1931 – March 27, 1993)

Jazz Tenor Saxophone Player, Clifford Jordan, was a Sideman to Max Roach, Sonny Stitt and also worked with Rhythm and Blues Groups of the 1950's. He recorded solo efforts in the late 1950's and toured extensively in Africa, Paris and other places. He died in 1993; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Sophisticated Lady and Let it stand 1957 (with John Gilmore)

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

Background information
Birth name	Clifford Laconia Jordan
Born	September 2, 1931 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	March 27, 1993(aged 61) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Saxophone
Labels	Blue Note, New Jazz, Riverside,Jazzland, Atlantic,Vortex, Strata-East,SteepleChase,Muse, Eastworld,Bee Hive, Soul Note, Criss Cross,Mapleshade,Milestone

Jazz Greats: Frank Foster

Frank Benjamin Foster III (September 23, 1928 – July 26, 2011)

Bandleader, Tenor and Soprano Saxophonist, Flautist, Arranger and Composer, Frank Foster, was active as a Bandleader during the 1950's and worked frequently with Count Basie as an Arranger and Composer. He began his successful career after leaving the Military in 1953 and continued on into the 1990's. He died in 2011; please take a listen here and have a beautiful Saturday: Wail Frank wail, How I spent the night and Fosterity (with Elmo Hope)

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

Background information
Birth name	Frank Benjamin Foster III
Born	September 23, 1928 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Died	July 26, 2011(aged 82) Chesapeake, Virginia, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Saxophone
Labels	Blue Note, Prestige,Savoy, Argo,Mainstream,Catalyst, Denon,Leo, EPM Musique,SteepleChase,Pablo, Concord Jazz, Arabesque,Challenge,Mapleshade