Great Singers: Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass (born July 3, 1940 - December 26, 2012)

    Fontella Bass, the Artist that was cheated out of mainstream fame; hence being labelled unfairly as a one hit wonder, was one of the Greats from the Chess Records Era. Enjoy your Weekend and please take a listen here: Don't mess up a good thing (with Bobby McClure) , Oh no, not my baby , Our day will come , Theme De Yo Yo (Art Ensemble of Chicago ) , Recovery , I can't rest , You'll never know and Rescue me

  
  
 

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

Basic Information
Born Died	July 3, 1940  December 26, 2012 (aged 72)
Origin	St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Genres	Soul, R&B, pop
Occupations Instruments	Singer, Songwriter ,Pianist Vocals, Piano
Years active	1961–present
Labels	Bobbin Records Chess Records
Associated acts	Mary Wells, Dionne Warwick,The Supremes, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Lester Bowie

Reggae Thursday: Tenor Saw

Tenor Saw (Born Clive Bright, Kingston, Jamaica, February 11, 1966, 
Died August 1988, Houston, Texas,United States) 

Image Source : https://www.discogs.com/artist/98194-Tenor-Saw

The influential and widely known Artist Tenor Saw was a forerunner in 1980's Reggae. His life was cut short at 22 years old leaving one to wonder what he might have accomplished, thou the work he left behind is so good. Happy Reggae Thursday, please take a listen here: No work on Sunday , Pumpkin belly , Lots of sign , Roll Call , Golden Hen , Fever , Eeni Meeni Mini Mo , Shirley Jones and Ring the alarm

  
  

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

Basic Information
Birth name	Clive Bright
Born	February 11, 1966 Kingston, Jamaica
Died	August 1988 Houston, Texas, United States
Genres	Reggae, dancehall
Occupations Associate Acts	Singer-songwriter, singjay Nitty Gritty, Sugar Minott, King Kong
Years active	1980s

Shalamar

Shalamar 

    The Hugely popular group Shalamar has left its imprint on Pop Culture with their songs and Dance Moves. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Wednesday: A night to remember , This is for the lover in you , Uptown Festival , Take that to the bank , I can make you feel good , I owe you one and The second time around

  
  


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

Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Disco, Post-disco, R&B, boogie,soul
Years active	1975–1991; 2005–present
Labels	SOLAR Records
Website	Official website
Members
Jeffrey Daniel Howard Hewett Carolyn Griffey
Past members
Jody Watley Gary Mumford Gerald Brown Delisa Davis Micki Free Sydney Justin

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Main Source

Main Source
Members: Sir Scratch and K-Cut, and  Large Professor and Mikey D

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/29057-Main-Source

    Golden age of Hip Hop Pioneers, Main Source, Innovated the Production Sound of 90's Hip Hop and helped to carry on the torch. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Looking at the front door , Just Hangin' out , Live at the Barbeque ft. Nas Akinyele and Joe Fatal , What you need , Set it off (ft. The Bomb Squad aka The L.O.X.) , Watch Roger do his thing , Peace is not the word to play , Atom , Think and Fakin' the funk

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

Background information
Origin	New York, New York, U.S. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Hip Hop
Years active	1989–1994
Labels	Wild Pitch/EMI Records
Website	Main Source's MySpace
Members
K-Cut Mikey D Sir Scratch
Past members
Large Professor

Tribute Mondays: Big Mama Thornton

Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton (December 11, 1926 – July 25, 1984) 

   Big Mama Thornton was one of the 1950's Artist that wrote and performed under-reported hits that later became trademark singles for So-called Rock and Roll greats of the 1960's. Thank you for your contribution Miss Thornton, you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have an enticing Monday: Ball 'N' Chain , They call me Big Mama , Wade in the Water , Everything gonna be alright , Big Mama's Shuffle (ft. Muddy Waters Blues Band) , Down home Shakedown , Since I fell for you and Hound dog

  
  

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

Background information
Birth name	Willie Mae Thornton
Born	December 11, 1926
Origin	Ariton, Alabama, United States
Died	July 25, 1984 (aged 57) Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Rhythm and blues, Texas blues
Occupations	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, drums, harmonica
Years active	1947–1984
Labels	Peacock, Arhoolie, Mercury, Pentagram, Backbeat,Vanguard, Ace Records (UK)
Associated acts	Muddy Waters Blues Band,Lightnin' Hopkins, John Lee Hooker

Larry Graham & Graham Central Station

Larry Graham, Jr. (born August 14, 1946) 


Graham Central Station

   Larry Graham is credited with Inventing the Slapping Technique on the Bass Guitar which eventually led to the Funk Genre Sound. He was also a member of Sly and the Family Stone; his Band Graham Central Station's efforts  and his Solo work cemented him as a powerhouse in music. Please take a listen here, enjoy your Sunday: Just be my Lady , When we get married , Can you handle it (Graham Central Station) , Your Love (Graham Central Station) , Sooner or later and One in a million you

  
  

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

Background information
Birth name	Larry Graham, Jr.
Born	August 14, 1946 (age 66) Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Funk, soul
Occupations	Musician, songwriter, producer
Instruments	Bass, vocals, Keyboards
Years active	1961–present
Labels	Epic, Warner Bros., NPG,RhinoSphinx
Associated acts	Sly and the Family Stone,Prince, Graham Central Station, Drake
Website	www.larrygraham.com
Notable instruments
Fender Jazz Bass

 

Basic Information
Origin	San Francisco, California, United States
Genres	R&B, funk, soul
Years active	1973–1979, 1998–present
Labels	Warner Bros., WEA, Star Maker,P-Vine, Rhino
Associated acts	Sly & the Family Stone
Past members
Larry Graham David Vega Hershall Kennedy Willie Sparks[1] Patrice Banks

Jazz Greats: Art Tatum

Arthur "Art" Tatum, Jr. (October 13, 1909 – November 5, 1956)
 

   He recorded 68 Solo tracks in two days and Marveled the Jazz world with his impossible use of the Piano keys; though partially blind Art Tatum is the Greatest Pianist that ever lived. Hope it's a fun Saturday, please take a listen here: Tea for two , Aunt Hagars Blues , Elegie and Tiger rag  

  
  

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

Background information
Birth name	Arthur Tatum, Jr.
Born	October 13, 1908 Toledo, Ohio, United States
Died	November 5, 1956 (aged 47) Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Jazz, stride
Occupations	Jazz pianist
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1927–1956
Labels	Stinson, Verve, Folkways