Lou Johnson

Lou Johnson (born 1941, [1] Brooklyn, New York City)

Soul Singer and Pianist, Lou Johnson, recorded original versions of Burt Bacharach's and Hal Davids Songs. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Dance the Boomerang (The Canjoes), If I never get to love you, You better let him go, Reach out for me, Message to Martha (Kentucky Bluebird), A time to love, a time to cry and (There's) always something there to remind me

Source; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Johnson_(singer)

Background Information
Born	1941 (age 72–73) Brooklyn, New York City, New York
Genres	Soul
Instruments	Vocals, piano
Associated acts	Burt Bacharach Hal David

Rocksteady / Reggae Thursdays: The Tennors

The Tennors

Rocksteady and Reggae Group, The Tennors, scored memorable hits in a career that still continues through touring. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae/ Rocksteady Thursday: Ride yu donkey, Pressure and slide, Hopeful village, and Reggae Girl

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

Background Information
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Reggae
Labels	Studio One
Past members	Ronnie Davis, Nehemiah Davis, George Dekker, Howard Spencer, and Hilton Wilson

Doo Wop Groups: The El Dorados

The El Dorados

Doo Wop Group, The El Dorados, had a major hit in the mid 1950's; they continue to perform with varying members. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: At my front door (crazy little mama) and I'll be forever loving you

Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_El_Dorados

Background information
Name: The El Dorados Origin: Chicago, US Years active: 1952 -? Members: Pirkle Lee Moses Jr., Arthur Basset, Jewel Jones, James Maddox and Richard Nickens	.

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Bad Boys feat. K-Love

Bad Boys feat. K-Love

Bad Boys feat. K-Love recorded in the 1980's; they are rarely mentioned but heavily sampled. Please take a listen here and happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Bad Boys ft. K-Love, Veronica ft. K-Love and Inspector Gadget ft. K-Love

Background information
Band name	Bad Boys feat K-Love
Genres Label	Old School Rap Starlite Records

Tribute Mondays: Ida Cox

Ida Cox (February 26, 1896 – November 10, 1967)

Blues Singer and Vaudeville performer, Ida Cox, had a musical career that spanned 50 years starting in the 1910's. She is referred to as "The Uncrowned Queen of the Blues". Thanks for your contribution, Mrs. Cox, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a Sweet Monday: Death letter blues, Four day creep and Gypsy glass blues

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

Background Information
Birth name	Ida Prather
Born	February 25, 1896 Toccoa, Georgia, U.S.
Died	November 10, 1967 (aged 71) Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, blues
Instruments	Vocalist
Years active	1910s–1960

Vocal Groups: Sweet Inspirations

Sweet Inspirations

The Sweet Inspirations were one of the most sort after Backing Vocal Bands in the 1960's. The Group consisted of future major stars and also had a few hits of their own. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Why (am I treated so bad), To love somebody, Unchained melody and Sweet Inspiration

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

Background information
Genres	Soul, gospel, R&B
Years active	1950s–present
Associated acts	Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin,Jimi Hendrix, Whitney Houston,Dionne Warwick, Bee Gees, Dee Dee Warwick, Wilson Pickett,Solomon Burke, T-Bone Walker,Esther Phillips, The Killers
Past members	Cissy Houston Estelle Brown Sylvia Shernwell Myrna Smith

Jazz Greats: Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus Jr. (April 22, 1922 – January 5, 1979) 

Music, Composer and Bandleader, Charles Mingus, was a Master of the Double Bass. He is regarded for his classic compositions. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Goodbye pork pie hat, Fables of Faubus, The clown and Pithecanthropus Erectus

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

Background information
Birth name	Charles Mingus Jr.
Born	April 22, 1922 US Army Base in Nogales, Arizona, United States
Origin	Los Angeles, United States
Died	January 5, 1979 (aged 56) Cuernavaca, Mexico
Genres	Jazz, hard bop, bebop, avant-garde jazz, post-bop, Third Stream, orchestral jazz, free jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, bandleader
Instruments	Double bass, piano, cello,trombone
Years active	1943–1979
Labels	Atlantic, Candid, Columbia, Debut,Impulse!, Mercury, United Artists
Associated acts	Pepper Adams, Jaki Byard, Miles Davis, Eric Dolphy, Duke Ellington, Jimmy Knepper, Charlie Parker, Don Pullen, Dannie Richmond, Max Roach, Jack Walrath