by Bman | Dec 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Raphael Homer "Ray" Bryant (December 24, 1931 – June 2, 2011) was an American Jazz pianist and composer. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ray Bryant began playing the piano at the age of six, also performing on bass in junior High School. Turning professional...
by Bman | Dec 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Combined into one oversized threat of a songwriter, some might call it a "du-ollie-ity," Ollie Jones (b Dec 9, 1929)wrote adorable pop songs for Perry Como but years later choked out titles such as "Impaled" and "Murder in Mind," not to mention the dreaded and...
by Bman | Dec 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Frankie Beverly (born Howard Beverly, December 6, 1946, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and producer, known primarily for his recordings with the soul and funk band, Maze. Beverly started out singing gospel music in church as a...
by Bman | Dec 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
Frank Bey is a blues singer who grew up in Millen, Georgia, son of gospel singer Maggie Jordan. Frank toured with the Otis Redding Review in the 60's and later with Archie Jenkins & The Incredible Saxons. He rejoined the music business in 1996. He has been performing...
by Bman | Dec 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Billy Paul (born Paul Williams on December 1, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a well known soul singer, famous for his Grammy-winning vocals on “Me and Mrs. Jones”. He is sometimes known as a one-hit wonder, because while “Me and Mrs. Jones” was a No. 1 hit for...
