by Bman | Aug 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
James Lee Jamerson (January 29, 1936 – August 2, 1983) was an American bass player. He was the uncredited bassist on most of Motown Records' hits in the 1960s and early 1970s (Motown did not list session musician credits on their releases until 1971), and he is now...
by Bman | Jul 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Mary Esther Wells (May 13, 1943 – July 26, 1992) was an American singer who helped to define the emerging sound of Motown in the early 1960s. Along with The Miracles, The Temptations, The Supremes, and the Four Tops, Wells was said to have been part of the charge in...
by Bman | Jul 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Lena Hall:VocalsWashboard Willie and his Super Suds of Rhythm:Washboard Willie Hensley:WashboardCalvin Frazier:GuitarRecorded in Detroit, MI. 1956Washboard Willie (July 24, 1909 – August 24, 1991) was an American Detroit blues musician, who specialised in playing the...
by Bman | Jul 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
I just received a new release by Eliza Neals, messin with a fool, and it has a definite, contemporary sound. The first thing that I like about it is that i can't really categorize it. It's a good sign that it doesn't sound like everything else (or a certain body of...
by Bman | Jul 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Temptations are an American vocal group known for their success in the 60s and 70s at Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary music. Known for their recognizable...
