Tribute Mondays: Papa Charlie Jackson

Papa Charlie Jackson (November 10, 1887 – May 7, 1938) 

Songster, Banjo Guitar player, Guitarist and Ukelele Player, Papa Charlie Jackson, was the first self-accompanied Blues Musician. He also released many songs that because Blues Standards. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Jackson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Salty dog blues and Airy man blues

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papa_Charlie_Jackson

Background Information
Birth Name: William Henry Jackson Born: Nov. 10, 1887 Died: May 07, 1938 Origin: New Orleans, Louisiana, US Label: Paramount Records, Okey Records Years active: 1920's - 1930's

Frankie Lee Sims

Frankie Lee Sims (April 30, 1917, New Orleans, Louisiana – May 10, 1970, Dallas, Texas )

Singer/Songwriter and Electric Blues Guitarist, Frankie Lee Sims, played with Blues greats and influenced many. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: She likes to boogie real low and Lucy Mae Blues

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie_Lee_Sims

Background Information
Born	April 30, 1917 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Died	May 10, 1970 (aged 53) Dallas, Texas, United States
Genres	Texas blues, electric blues
Occupation(s)	Guitarist, songwriter
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	1948–1970
Labels	Specialty, Ace
Associated acts	Lightnin' Hopkins

Jazz Greats: Specs Powell

Gordon "Specs" Powell (June 5, 1922 – September 15, 2007) 

Jazz Drummer and Percussionist, Specs Powell, began his career in the 1930's, working within many Genres. He retired in the 1970's; please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: Al Casey, Eddie Safranski, Specs Powell - Buck Still Jumps

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specs_Powell

Background Information
Birth Name: Gordon Powell Born: June 05, 1922 Died: Sept. 15, 2007 Origin: New York, US Genre: Swing, Bebop and Hard Bop

Shirley Murdock

Shirley Murdock (born May 22, 1957)

Shirley Murdock did Background vocals for The Zapp Band and scored a few R&B hits in the 1980's. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Be free, Go on without you and As we lay

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_Murdock

Background Information
Birth name	Shirley Murdock
Born	May 22, 1957 (age 58) Toledo, Ohio, United States
Genres	R&B, soul, jazz-funk, gospel,smooth soul
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, piano
Years active	1986–present
Labels	Elektra Records Dexterity Sounds/EMI Gospel Tyscot Records
Associated acts	Roger Troutman Zapp

Reggae Thursdays: The Pioneers

The Pioneers

Reggae Vocal and Soul Band, The Pioneers, worked with Jamaica's top Producers during the 1960's and had hits locally and international; they remain active. Please take a listen here and Happy Reggae Thursday: Longshot, Starvation , Let your yeah be yeah, Samfie man and Give and take

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pioneers_(band)

Background Information
Origin	Jamaica
Genres	Reggae Soul
Years active	1962–present
Labels	Trojan, various others
Associated acts	The Slickers, The Soul Mates
Website	Official website
Members	Sydney Crooks George Agard aka George Dekker Jackie Robinson
Past members	Winston Hewitt Derrick Crooks Glen Adams

The Singers: Shirley and Lee

Shirley & Lee

Shirley & Lee was a Duo whose unique style influenced early Jamaican Ska and Reggae Productions. They had many R&B hits and are still a favorite to oldies fans. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: I feel good. You'd be thinking of me, feel so good and Let the good times roll

Source: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/shirley-lee-mn0000028602

Background information
Band Name: Shirley & Lee Members: Leonard Lee and Shirley Goodman Label: Aladdin Records, Warwick Origin: New Orleans Genre: R&B Years active: 1950's -1960'

Hip Hop Tuesdays: 2nd II None

2nd II None

Hip Hop Duo, 2nd II None, has been active since 1987. Their works were produced by DJ Quick in collaboration with the Group. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: The red tape and If you want it

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_II_None

Background information
Origin	Compton, California, U.S.
Genres	hip hop
Years active	1987–present
Labels	Profile, Death Row, Arista,
Associated acts	DJ Quik, AMG, Hi-C, Penthouse Players Clique
Members	BlaKKazz K.K. Gangsta D