Tavares

Tavares (also known as The Tavares Brothers) 
 

      Tavares, a very talented Group made up of Brothers, Had many quality hits during the 1970's and is most memorable for mastering various Genres. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Wednesday: It only takes a minute , Heaven must be missing an angel , More than a woman , Whodunit , She's gone , I wanna see you soon (ft. Freda Payne) , Bad times , Never had a love like this before , Guiding star and Penny for your thoughts

  
  
 


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tavares_(group)

Basic Information
Also known as	Chubby and the Turnpikes The Tavares Brothers
Origin	United States
Genres	Pop, R&B, disco, soul, funk
Years active	1959–present
Labels	Capitol, RCA
Members
Ralph Vierra Tavares Arthur Paul Tavares Antone Lee Tavares Feliciano Vierra Tavares, Jr. Perry Lee Tavares
Past members
Victor Tavares

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Biz Markie

Marcel Theo Hall (born April 8, 1964 Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey) 

      Biz Markie, the man that brought comedy to Hip Hop, while maintaining it's true essence. He has worked tirelessly and still continues his efforts to keep the Genre alive. Please take a listen here an Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Make the music with your mouth Biz , Nobody beats the biz , Vapors and Just a friend

  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biz_Markie

Background information
Birth name	Marcel Theo Hall
Also known as	The Diabolical Biz Markie, The Markie Kidd
Born	April 8, 1964 (age 48) Long Island, New York City
Origin	Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Genres	Hip hop, comedy music
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, actor,producer
Years active	1981–present
Labels	Cold Chillin'/Warner Bros.,Tommy Boy Entertainment
Associated acts	Juice Crew, Beastie Boys,Digital Underground, Diamond Shell

Tribute Mondays: Solomon Burke

Solomon Burke (March 21, 1940 – October 10, 2010) 

     The Founding Father of Soul Music, Solomon Burke, thou underrated, played a major part in the development of music in the 1960's. Thanks for your contribution, you are appreciated; Have a nice Monday and please take a listen here: Everybody needs somebody to love , Cry to me , Down in the valley , Just Out of Reach (Of My Two Open Arms) , If You Need Me , You're Good for Me and Got to get you off my mind

  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_Burke

Background information
Birth name	Solomon Vincent McDonald Burke
Also known as	"The King of Rock 'N Soul" "The Bishop of Soul" "King Solomon" "The Wonder Boy preacher" "Lord Solomon"
Born	March 21, 1940[1] West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	October 10, 2010 (aged 70) Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands
Genres	Blues, gospel, rhythm and blues, soul, rock and roll
Occupations	Preacher, singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1955–2010
Labels	Apollo Records Atlantic Records Bell Records MGM Records ABC Dunhill Records Chess Records Savoy Records Rounder Records Fat Possum Records ANTI- Shout! Factory E1 Music

The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5 

      A very important Group in the History of Music, The Jackson 5, has influenced and inspired almost all since they became famous. The music speaks for it self; Please take a listen here and enjoy your Sunday: The love you save , I'll be there , Who's lovin' you , ABC , Mama's pearl , Never can say goodbye , Dancing Machine , Shake your body (down to the ground) , Can you feel it and I want you back

  
  
  
 


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_5

Background information
Also known as	Jackson Five, The Jackson Brothers, The Jacksons
Origin	Gary, Indiana, United States
Genres	Rhythm and blues, soul, funk, disco,bubblegum pop, rock and roll
Years active	1964–1990, 2001, 2012–present
Labels	Steeltown, Motown, Philadelphia International, Epic
Website	www.thejacksons.com
Members
Jackie Jackson Tito Jackson Jermaine Jackson Marlon Jackson
Past members
Michael Jackson Randy Jackson

Jazz Greats: Charlie Christian

Charles Henry "Charlie" Christian (July 29, 1916 – March 2, 1942) 

     Charlie Christian, The Jazz Great that invented the Lead Guitar playing style featured on the Electric Guitar in your favourite Rock Song, was also a key figure in the development of both the Bebop and Cool Jazz Genres. Please take a listen here and have a fun Saturday: Stardust , Swing to bop , Rose Room , Blues in B and I got rhythm  

  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Christian

Background information
Birth name	Charles Henry Christian
Born	July 29, 1916 Bonham, Texas
Origin	Oklahoma City
Died	March 2, 1942 (aged 25) Staten Island, New York
Genres	Swing, jazz, big band music
Occupations	Guitarist
Instruments	Guitar
Associated acts	Benny Goodman
Notable instruments
Gibson ES-150

Great Singers: Kim Weston

Agatha Nathalia Weston (born December 20, 1939) 

      Another forgotten voice from the Motown Era, Miss Kim Weston, seemed to have been brushed aside after leaving the label, even though she had such a beautiful voice. A Great Singer; enjoy your Weekend and please take a listen here: Love me all the way , Take me in your arms (rock me a little while) , Lift every voice and sing , Helpless and It takes two (with Marvin Gaye) 

                           
 
  
  

Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Weston

Kim Weston
Birth name	Agatha Nathalia Weston
Born	December 20, 1939 (age 72)
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Soul R&B
Occupations	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1961–present
Labels	Motown, MGM, Stax,Motorcity
Associated acts	Marvin Gaye