Dancehall /Reggae Thursdays: Pinchers

Delroy Thompson (born 12 April 1965)

Reggae and Dancehall Artist, Pinchers, began his career as a teenager and gained hits starting in 1985. His major breakthroughs came in 1987 and 1990. He continues to perform; please take a listen here and Happy Dancehall/Reggae Thursday: Lift it up again, Don is Don , Agony and Bandelero

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinchers_(singer)

Background information
Birth name	Delroy Thompson,
Also known as	Pinchers
Born	12 April 1965(age 54)
Origin	Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Associated acts	Sly & Robbie,Jackie Mittoo,Robbie Lyn

All-4-One

All-4-One

R&B and Pop Group, All-4-One, has been active since 1993. They made a significant impact on the charts with their single "I swear" in 1994. They continued on with Album releases through varying Labels with decreasing success. Their last release was in 2015; they remain active mostly touring. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Wednesday: So much in love, I can I love you like that and I swear

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-4-One

Background information
Origin	Antelope Valley,California, U.S.
Genres	R&B pop
Years active	1993–present
Labels	Atlantic Discretion EMI America Peak
Members	Jamie Jones Delious Kennedy Alfred Nevarez Tony Borowiak

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Lil Kim

Kimberly Denise Jones (born July 11, 1974 or 1975)

Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Model and Actress, Lil Kim, was discovered by The Notorious B. I. G. who added her to his Rap Group Junior M. A. F. I. A. She went on to a successful solo career and still remains active. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Crush on you, Not tonight (Ladies night remix) and No time ft. Puff Daddy (1996)

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

Born	Kimberly Denise Jones July 11, 1974(age 44)[1] New York City, U.S.
Residence	Alpine, New Jersey, U.S.
Other names	Queen Bee
Occupation	Rapper   singer   songwriter   actress   model
Years active	1994–present
Children	1
Awards	List of awards and nominations
Musical career
Genres	Hip hop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	E1   Atlantic   Queen Bee   Big Beat   Undeas
Associated acts	Junior M.A.F.I.A.   Christina Aguilera   Maino   Missy Elliott   Puff Daddy

Tribute Mondays: Benny Waters

Benjamin Waters (Jan. 23, 1902, Brighton, Baltimore, Maryland – Aug. 11, 1998, Columbia, Maryland) 

Jazz Saxophonist and Clarinetist, Benny Waters, began on Organs before switching to Clarinet and Saxophone. From the 1920's onwards he worked with King Oliver, Fletcher Henderson and others and also led his own Band. His career lasted for many years, going up to his 95th birthday. He died in 1998; thanks for your contribution Mr. Waters, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a lovely Monday:  When you are smiling and Blue Waters

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

Background information
Born	January 23, 1902 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Died	August 11, 1998 Columbia, Maryland
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Saxophone

Soul Singers: Tom Brock

Tom James Brocker (born August 25, 1942 – May 25, 2002)

Soul Singer and Songwriter, Tom Brock, worked with Barry White, during the 1970's and also wrote for others. He released his only Album in 1974 and gained a following with its popular tracks. He died in 2002; please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: I love you more and more, There is nothing in this world that can stop me from loving you and Have a nice weekend

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Brock_(singer)

Background information
Birth name	Tom James Brocker
Born	August 25, 1942 Austin, Texas, United States
Origin	Los Angeles,California, United States
Died	May 25, 2002(aged 59) Richmond,California, United States [1]
Genres	Soul
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Labels	20th Century
Associated acts	Barry White

Jazz Greats: Bob Cranshaw

Melbourne Robert Cranshaw (Dec. 3, 1932 – Nov 2, 2016)

Jazz Bassist, Bob Cranshaw, worked with Sonny Rollins on Stage and in the Studio for over 5 decades. He used both the Double Bass and Electric Bass and was featured on numerous Recordings. He was the sole session Bassist on Sesame Street and was also the Bass Player for Saturday Night Live from 1975 to 1980. His other works extended across Broadway musicals, performances on hundreds of television shows and films and also on film and television scores. He was an advocate for the rights of Jazz Musicians through his work for the Musicians Union in New York city. He died in 2016; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Scourn (The Young Lions) and Tearing us apart (The Young Lions)

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

Background information
Birth name	Melbourne Robert Cranshaw
Born	December 3, 1932 Chicago, Illinois, US
Origin	Evanston, Illinois, US
Died	November 2, 2016(aged 83) Manhattan, New York, US
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Double bass, electric bass
Associated acts	Sonny Rollins, many others