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Peggy Jones (musician)
Peggy Jones (later Malone, July 19, 1940 – September 16, 2015), known on stage as Lady Bo in recognition of her relationship with Bo Diddley, was an American musician. A pioneer of rock and roll, Jones played rhythm guitar in Bo Diddley's band in the late 1950s and early 1960s, becoming one of the first (perhaps ''the'' first) female rock guitarists in a highly visible rock band, and was sometimes called the ''Queen Mother of Guitar''. Early life Born in Harlem, New York City, in 1940, Jones grew up in the Sugar Hill section, and attended the High School of Performing Arts where she studied tap and ballet dance and trained in opera. Even from a very young age, she found herself completely consumed with music; purchasing her first guitar at the age of 15. She was briefly in a local doo-wop group, the Bop Chords, which disbanded in 1957. A chance meeting with Bo Diddley, who was impressed to see a girl with a guitar case, led to an invitation to join Diddley's band as a g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bo Diddley
Ellas McDaniel (born Ellas Otha Bates; December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known professionally as Bo Diddley, was an American guitarist who played a key role in the transition from the blues to rock and roll. He influenced many artists, including Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Animals, George Thorogood, and The Clash. His use of African rhythms and a signature beat, a simple five- accent hambone rhythm, is a cornerstone of hip hop, rock, and pop music. In recognition of his achievements, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, the Blues Hall of Fame in 2003, and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2017. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Diddley is also recognized for his technical innovations, including his use of tremolo and reverb effects to enhance the sound of his distinctive rectangular-shaped guitars. Early life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam & Dave
Sam & Dave were an American soul and R&B duo who performed together from 1961 until 1981. The tenor (higher) voice was Sam Moore (born 1935) and the baritone/tenor (lower) voice was Dave Prater (1937–1988). Nicknamed "Double Dynamite", "The Sultans of Sweat", and "The Dynamic Duo" for their gritty, gospel-infused performances, Sam & Dave are considered one of the greatest live acts of the 1960s. Many subsequent musicians have named them as an influence, including Bruce Springsteen, Al Green, Tom Petty, Phil Collins, Michael Jackson, Steve Van Zandt, Elvis Costello, The Jam, Teddy Pendergrass, Billy Joel, and Steve Winwood. The Blues Brothers, who helped create a resurgence of popularity for soul, R&B, and blues in the 1980s, were influenced by Sam & Dave – their biggest hit was a cover of " Soul Man", and their act and stage show contained many homages to the duo. According to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Sam & Dave were the most successful soul duo and brought the sound ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
African-American Women Singers
African Americans (also referred to as Black Americans and Afro-Americans) are an ethnic group consisting of Americans with partial or total ancestry from sub-Saharan Africa. The term "African American" generally denotes descendants of enslaved Africans who are from the United States. While some Black immigrants or their children may also come to identify as African-American, the majority of first generation immigrants do not, preferring to identify with their nation of origin. African Americans constitute the second largest racial group in the U.S. after White Americans, as well as the third largest ethnic group after Hispanic and Latino Americans. Most African Americans are descendants of enslaved people within the boundaries of the present United States. On average, African Americans are of West/ Central African with some European descent; some also have Native American and other ancestry. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, African immigrants generally do not self- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fiorello H
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Fiorello may refer to: *''Fiorello!'', a Broadway musical * ''Fiorello!'' (album), a 1960 album by Oscar Peterson *Rosario Fiorello, also known as simply ''Fiorello'', Italian singer and TV host *Giuseppe Fiorello (born 1969), Italian actor of the cinema and television *Vinnie Fiorello (born 1974), American drummer, lyricist and a founding member of the ska punk band Less Than Jake *Fiorello H. La Guardia, former mayor of New York City *Fiorello Giraud (1870–1928), Italian operatic tenor *''Fiorello I'' and ''Fiorello II'', thoroughbred showjumpers ridden by Raimondo D'Inzeo Raimondo D'Inzeo (8 February 1925 – 15 November 2013) was an Italian show jumping rider, an Olympic champion and double world champion. Together with his elder brother Piero D'Inzeo, he was the first athlete to compete in eight consecutive O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Deaths
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1940 Births
Year 194 ( CXCIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Septimius and Septimius (or, less frequently, year 947 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 194 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Emperor Septimius Severus and Decimus Clodius Septimius Albinus Caesar become Roman Consuls. * Battle of Issus: Septimius Severus marches with his army (12 legions) to Cilicia, and defeats Pescennius Niger, Roman governor of Syria. Pescennius retreats to Antioch, and is executed by Severus' troops. * Septimius Severus besieges Byzantium (194–196); the city walls suffer extensive damage. Asia * Battle of Yan Province: Warlords Cao Cao and Lü Bu fight for control over Yan Province; the battle lasts for over 100 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bo Diddley (1962 Album)
''Bo Diddley'' is the eighth studio album by American rock and roll pioneer Bo Diddley, not to be confused with the 1958 album of the same name. The 1962 album was released as Checker LP-2984 in August 1962 and featured the Willie Dixon-penned classic "You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover", which was released as a 7" 45 rpm single in July 1962. Success in Britain In Britain, ''Bo Diddley'' was released as an LP by Pye International Records. The UK release charted at #11 on the UK Albums Chart. The success of the album followed the UK package tour that Bo had begun at the beginning of the year with the Everly Brothers, Little Richard, and the Rolling Stones. Due to the album's success in the UK, many British bands recorded songs from the record. Track listing All songs were written and composed by Ellas McDaniel (Bo Diddley), except where noted. ;Side one #"I Can Tell" (Samuel Smith, McDaniel) – 4:27 #"Mr. Khrushchev" – 2:56 #"Diddling" – 2:12 #"Give Me a Break" – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bo Diddley's A Twister
''Bo Diddley's a Twister'' is the seventh studio album by American musician Bo Diddley released on the Checker label in 1962 .Both Sides Now: Checker Album Discography (1957-1971) accessed August 27, 2019 accessed August 26, 2019 Reception reviewer Bruce Eder stated "A lot of the material on this record was rushed out in half-finished form, in order to get an album out that cashed in on the "twist" craze of early 1962. ... In all, it isn't half-bad for an album that nobody intended as such, though most of the best has been included on var ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bo Diddley Is A Lover
''Bo Diddley Is a Lover'' is the sixth album by musician Bo Diddley recorded in 1961 and released on the Checker label.Both Sides Now: Checker Album Discography (1957-1971) accessed August 27, 2019 accessed August 26, 2019 Reception awarded the album 4 stars with reviewer Bruce Eder stating "There's not a bad song on this long-forgotten album; in fact, it's all good, and so little of it has been reissued that it's a crime. ... Find it, buy it, and savor it".Track listing All tracks cred ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bo Diddley Is A Gunslinger
''Bo Diddley Is a Gunslinger'' is the fifth studio album by American rock and roll pioneer Bo Diddley released in December 1960 by Checker Records. The album title comes from the album's first track called "Gunslinger" and the cover art has Bo Diddley dressed in Western-style clothing. The songs for ''Bo Diddley is a Gunslinger'' were recorded from October 1959 to February 1960. Several tracks of interest are "Sixteen Tons" which Bo was supposed to perform on ''The Ed Sullivan Show'', the title track, and "Diddling" (an instrumental between guitar and saxophone). Songs "Gunslinger" This song was originally released as the a-side of Checker single 965 in November 1960. The singles B-side "Signifying Blues" was never released on the album. The song features a Bo Diddley beat. Warren Zevon performed the song as "Bo Diddley's a Gunslinger" on his 1981 live album ''Stand in the Fire''. "Ride on Josephine" "Ride on Josephine" was a rock and roll song with backing vocals and piano ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bo Diddley In The Spotlight
''Bo Diddley in the Spotlight'' is the fourth album by musician Bo Diddley, recorded in 1959-60 and released on the Checker label.AllMusic biography/ref> is an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. Arnold is a self-taught harmonica p ... – harmonica References {{Authority control 1960 albums Bo Diddley albums Checker Records albums Albums produced by Phil Chess Albums produced by Leonard Chess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Have Guitar Will Travel (Bo Diddley Album)
''Have Guitar Will Travel'' is the third studio album by rock and roll musician Bo Diddley. It was released on the Checker Records label in 1960. The front cover of Diddley's album displays a white calling card similar to that which Richard Boone's ''Have Gun – Will Travel'' character Have Gun – Will Travel#Paladin, Paladin carried and gave out on every episode of the series. The location was Livingston Street, Brooklyn, New York City History The song "Cops and Robbers" was released as an A-side and B-side, A-side of Checker Records, Checker single #850 in November 1956; the B-side "Down Home Special" did not appear on this album. The song "Mona (I Need You Baby)" was released as the B-side to "Hey Bo Diddley, Hey! Bo Diddley" in October 1957, the A-side appearing on the album ''Bo Diddley (1958 album), Bo Diddley'' in 1958. "Say Man, Back Again" was released as a single in November 1959. The rest of the songs were album-only releases, although an edited version of "She's Alri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
