Jazz Greats:Lonnie Johnson

Alonzo "Lonnie" Johnson (February 8, 1899 – June 16, 1970) 

  Blues Guitarist and Jazz Pioneer Lonnie Johnson was the creator of the single string guitar solo, which is the basic element of most modern music. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Racketeers Blues, The Moochie (with Duke Ellington) , In love again , Hard times ain't gone nowhere , Hot fingers (with Eddie Lang as Blind Willie Dunn) , He's a jelly roll baker , Pleasing you , Another night to cry and Tomorrow Night

 
  

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

Background information
Birth name	Alonzo Johnson
Born	February 8, 1899
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana
Died	June 16, 1970 (aged 71)
Genres	St. Louis blues Country blues Piedmont blues Jazz blues
Instruments	Guitar, Vocals, violin
Labels	Okeh, Bluebird, King, Bluesville

Great Singers: Little Willie John

William Edward John (November 15, 1937 - May 26, 1968) 

  Little Willie John was a huge Singer during the early years of R&B; he died at age 30 in prison and somehow faded with time. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: All around the world , Need your love so bad , Talk to me, talk to me , Suffering with the blues , Leave my kitten alone , Sleep , I'm shakin' , Tell it like it is , You're a sweetheart , Let them talk , Talk my love (I want to give it all to you) and Fever

  
  

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

Background information
Birth name	William Edward John
Born	November 15, 1937 Cullendale, Arkansas
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Died	May 26, 1968 (aged 30) Walla Walla, Washington
Genres	Rhythm and blues, rock and roll,soul, doo-wop
Occupations	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1955–1966
Labels	King Records

Reggae Thursdays: Dawn Penn

Dawn Penn (born 1952, Kingston, Jamaica) 

  Miss Dawn Penn is one of those Reggae Greats with a voice that gets better with age; her break from the industry leaves the "what if?' question in many minds, but she continues to satisfy with solid works released since her comeback. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: You don't love me 1967 , To sir with love , Blue yes blue , I let you go boy , Here comes the sun and You don't love me (no no no)

  
 

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

Background Information
Birth name	Dawn Penn
Born	1952 (age 60–61) Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae Rocksteady
Occupations	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1966–1970, 1987–present
Labels	Big Beat, Atlantic

Great R&B Groups: The Valentinos

The Valentinos (also known as The Womack Brothers)

  The Valentinos consisted of the Womack Brothers and launched the careers of Bobby and Cecil Womack; their songs have been remade by many and they are major songwriters in the R&B Genre. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: I found a true love , I't's all over now , Everybody wants to fall in love , I can understand it , Couldn't hear nobody pray and Lookin' for a love

  

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

The Valentinos
Also known as	The Womack Brothers
Origin	Cleveland, Ohio
Genres	Gospel, R&B, soul, doo-wop
Years active	1952-1974
Labels	Pennant, SAR, Chess, Jubilee, Clean
Associated acts	Sam Cooke, Mary Wells, Bobby Womack, Cecil Womack
Past members	Friendly Womack, Jr. Curtis Womack Bobby Womack Harry Womack Cecil Womack

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Masta Ace

Duval Clear (born December 4, 1966)
Stage Name: Masta Ace

  Classic Lyricist Masta Ace is one of the best of all time, thou he is mostly left out of top ten lists that so-called insiders usually pack with  mediocre counterparts that come no where near his level. His skills and talent has not been replicated; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Born to roll , The I.N.C. Ride , SlaughtaHouse , Jeep A@# Niguh , Soda and soap ft. Jean Grae , Music Man , Letter to the better , Simon says  , Me & the Biz , Beautiful and Sittin' on chrome

  
  

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

Background information
Birth name	Duval Clear
Born	December 4, 1966 (age 46)
Origin	Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York,USA
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Cold Chillin', Delicious Vinyl, JCOR, M3
Associated acts	Marley Marl, Juice Crew, eMC, MF DOOM, Edo G

Tribute Mondays: Mississippi John Hurt

John Smith Hurt, better known as Mississippi John Hurt (July 3, 1893or March 8, 1892— November 2, 1966)

  Self taught Guitarist and Delta Blues Legend, Mississippi John Hurt, was rediscovered during the 1960's after being affected by the Great Depression, but only enjoyed success a few years before his death. Thank you for your contribution Mr. Hurt, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Spike driver Blues , Frankie , Salty dog , Candy Man blues , The Ballad of Casey Jones , Stack O Lee , Ain't no telling , Blessed be the name and Avalon blues

  
  

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

Background information
Birth name	John Smith Hurt
Born	July 3, 1893 or March 8, 1892 Teoc, Carroll County, Mississippi,United States
Origin	Avalon, Mississippi
Died	November 2, 1966 (aged 73) Grenada, Mississippi
Genres	Country blues, Delta blues, Folk
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, Sharecropper, Farm hand
Instruments	Guitar, Vocals
Years active	1928, 1963 – 1966
Labels	Okeh Vanguard
Associated acts	Shell Smith Willie Narmour
Notable instruments
Guild F-30NT

L.T.D.

L.T.D. (Love, Togetherness and Devotion)

  The Amazing L.T.D. released classic Funk and R&B Hits and spawned the career of the excellent Jeffrey Osborne. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Where did we go wrong , Stranger , Shine on , Concentrate on you , April love , Kicking back , We both deserve each others love , Holding on (when the love is gone) , (Everytime I turn around) back in love again and Love Ballad

 
 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L.T.D.

Background Information
Origin	Greensboro, North Carolina
Genres	R&B, Funk
Years active	1968–present
Labels	A&M Records
Website	http://www.4realltd.com/
Members	Arthur "Lorenzo" Carnegie Johnny McGhee Carle Wayne Vickers Aya Iwata Tefere Hazy Bob HenleyIII>
Past members	Henry E. Davis (deceased) Jimmy "J.D." Davis (deceased) Billy Osborne Jeffrey Osborne Jake Riley (deceased) Leslie Wilson Andre Ray Celeste Cole Toby Wynn Robert Santiel Tyrone Griffin Richard Moorings Kermit Singleton Howard Johnson>