Billy Butler

Billy Butler (December 15,1925 – March 20, 1991)

Soul Jazz Guitarist, Billy Butler, was a sideman to Jazz Greats and a member of the Doggett Band. He co-wrote "Honky Tonk" (Bill Dogget); please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: The twang thang

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Butler_(guitarist)

Background information
Birth name	Billy Butler
Born Died Origin Labels	Dec 15, 1925 Mar 20, 1991 Pennsylvania US Prestige ,Kilmarnock

Reggae Thursdays: Israel Vibration

Israel Vibration

Israel Vibration is a Roots Reggae Trio that released numerous Albums dating back to the 1970's. The Group continues to tour; please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: The Same Song, Rude boy shuffling and Bad intention

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

Background information
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Roots Reggae
Years active	c.1970–present
Labels	Harvest, RAS
Members	Lascelle "Wiss" Bulgin Cecil "Skeleton" Spence
Past members	Albert "Apple Gabriel" Craig

The Fabulous Peps

The Fabulous Peps

1960's Soul Group, The Fabulous Peps, had a few hits and are regarded for their magnificent Stage performances. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: This I pray and My love looks good on you

Background information
Origin Detroit Chicago Years active 1962-1968 Label Thelma Records Members Tommy "Storm" Hester "Little Joe" Harris Ronnie Abner

Hip Hop Tuesdays: Nonchalant

Tanya Pointer (born October 18, 1970)

Female Rapper, Nonchalant. had a short career in the 1990's, but managed to leave an impact. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Keep on pushing, Until the day and 5 O'clock

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

Background Information
Birth name	Tanya Pointer
Born	October 18, 1970 (age 44)
Origin	Washington, D.C., United States
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Years active	1996–1998
Labels	MCA

Tribute Mondays: Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers

Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers (March 21, 1929 – July 23, 1993)

Chicago Blues Guitarist and Singer, Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers, had a career filled with session work and Songwriting at Chess Records and also a lucrative solo run. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Smothers, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: I got my eyes on you, Can't judge nobody and I've been drinking muddy water

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

Background Information
Born	March 21, 1929 Lexington, Mississippi, United States
Died	July 23, 1993 (aged 64) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Chicago blues[1]
Occupation(s)	Guitarist, singer
Instruments	Guitar, Vocals
Years active	Early 1950s–1993
Labels	Various

Gospel Singers: Andraé Crouch

Andraé Edward Crouch (July 1, 1942 – January 8, 2015)

Singer/Songwriter, Arranger, Record Producer, Choir Director, Musician and Pastor, Andrae Crouch, was a Artist praised for his many accomplishments, both in Gospel and secular music. He released many significant pieces that are now woven in the fabric of time of his tenure. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: The Blood will never loose It's Power, My tribute (to God be the glory, Through it all, Bless His Holy Name, Jesus is the answer , Soon and very soon and Take me back

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

Background information
Birth name	Andraé Edward Crouch
Born	July 1, 1942 San Francisco, California, U.S.
Died	January 8, 2015 (aged 72) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Gospel, contemporary Christian
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, arranger, record producer, choir director, pastor
Instruments	Piano, organ
Years active	1966–2014
Labels	Light, Qwest/Warner Bros.,Verity/Jive
Associated acts	Sandra Crouch, Táta Vega,Edwin Hawkins, Danniebelle Hall

Jazz Greats: Milt Larkin

Milt Larkin (born October 10, 1910, Houston, Texas - d. there, August 31, 1996)

Self taught Trumpeter, Singer and Bandleader, Milt Larkin, began a long career in the 1930's; swayed from recording due to the recording ban of 1942, material from his renowned Band was left to be imagined. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Flower garden blues/Big league blues (Arnett Cobb)

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

Background information
Birth Name: Milt Larkin Born: Oct. 10, 1910 Died: Aug 31, 1996 Genre: Jazz Occupation: Trumpeter, Bandleader, Singer Origin: Houston, Texas, US