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Ron Slenzak
Ronald J. Slenzak (born January 29, 1948) is an American photographer, best known for photographing record album covers. Some of the album covers that he has photographed include ''Spitfire'' (Jefferson Starship), ''Huey Lewis and the News'' (their self-titled debut album), ''It Must Be Magic'' (Teena Marie), ''Dreams'' (Grace Slick), ''Throwin' Down'' (Rick James) and ''Beat Street'' (Prism). Biography Slenzak was born on January 29, 1948. In the 1970s, he became one of the most sought after photographers of album covers. Throughout a career that spans nearly four decades, Slenzak has photographed album covers for a wide range of recording acts including Huey Lewis and the News, Jefferson Starship and numerous Motown artists. Other clients include: Disney, Fox Family Channel, Paramount Pictures, Sony Entertainment, Twentieth Century-Fox and Warner Brothers Television. Currently, Slenzak is based in Venice, California. He is a member of the faculty at Art Center College of Desi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Art Center College Of Design
Art Center College of Design (stylized as ArtCenter College of Design) is a private art college in Pasadena, California. History ArtCenter College of Design was founded in 1930 in downtown Los Angeles as the Art Center School. In 1935, Fred R. Archer founded the photography department, and Ansel Adams was a guest instructor in the late 1930s. During and after World War II, ArtCenter ran a technical illustration program in conjunction with the California Institute of Technology. In 1947, the post-war boom in students caused the school to expand to a larger location in the building of the former Cumnock School for Girls in the Hancock Park neighborhood, while still maintaining a presence at its original downtown location. The school began granting Bachelor's and Master's degrees in arts in 1949, and was fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in 1955. In 1965, the school changed its name to Art Center College of Design. The school expanded its pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Feliciano
José Montserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945) () is a Puerto Rican musician, singer and composer. He recorded many international hits, including his rendition of the Doors' "Light My Fire" and his self-penned Christmas song " Feliz Navidad". Music genres he explores consist of fusion of many styles, such as Latin, blues, jazz, soul and rock music, created primarily with the help of his signature acoustic guitar sound. In the United States, Feliciano became popular in the 1960s, particularly after his 1968 album ''Feliciano!'' reached number 2 on the music charts. Since then, he released in his career over fifty albums worldwide, in both English and Spanish language. Early life and family José Monserrate Feliciano Garcia was born on September 10, 1945, in Lares, Puerto Rico, the fourth child of eleven sons. He was born blind as a result of congenital glaucoma. He was first exposed to music at the age of 3, playing on a cracker tin can while accompanying his un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rockwell (musician)
Kennedy William Gordy (born March 15, 1964), better known by his stage name Rockwell, is an American singer. He is most well known for his hit 1984 single "Somebody's Watching Me" which features Michael Jackson on the chorus vocals. He is the son of Motown founder Berry Gordy. Other relatives include singers Redfoo, Rhonda Ross Kendrick, and Sky Blu; they are his half-siblings and half-nephew, respectively. Early life Kennedy William Gordy is the son of Motown founder and CEO Berry Gordy and Margaret Norton. His father named him Kennedy William after John F. Kennedy and William "Smokey" Robinson. Career To avoid the appearance of nepotism, he secured his record deal without his father's knowledge. Motown actually came up with the name Rockwell and the young Gordy agreed to the change because he believed he "rocked well." In 1984, Rockwell had his biggest single, "Somebody's Watching Me", with childhood friend Michael Jackson singing the chorus lyrics and Jermaine Jackson sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Genie (Rockwell Album)
''The Genie'' is the third and most recent studio album by singer-songwriter Rockwell. Background ''The Genie'' was released in 1986 as the follow-up to ''Captured''. Like its predecessor, the album was a commercial disappointment. Soon after its release, Rockwell left the music industry, but became active again in 2018. As of 2022, ''The Genie'' remains Rockwell's most recent effort, as well as the only album in his discography that has yet to be released on digital streaming services (both ''Somebody's Watching Me "Somebody's Watching Me" is a song recorded by American singer Rockwell, released by the Motown label in 1984, as the lead single from his debut studio album of the same name. It features guest vocals by brothers Michael Jackson (in the chorus ...'' and ''Captured'' had seen digital releases in 2021). Track listing # "That's Nasty" (Janet Cole, Rockwell) - 6:29 # "Carmé" (Rockwell, Janis K. Tunnell) - 7:05 # "Baby on the Corner" (Cole, Kerry Ashby, Roc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Nunn (R&B Musician)
Bobby Nunn (born 1952) is an American R&B music producer, songwriter and vocalist, best known for his top 15 US ''Billboard'' R&B chart hit single, "She's Just a Groupie". Life and career Early years He was born in Buffalo, New York, United States. As a teenager, Nunn honed his writing, producing, singing, musician, and engineering skills at MoDo Records. The MoDo studio was located in the basement of the Nunn family home. Bobby with childhood friend Gene Coplin, was half of the MoDo duo known as Bob & Gene recorded tunes for the Nunn family label, Mo Do Records. Bob and Gene's songs were featured in the films '' Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too'', ''Our Family Wedding'' and '' Different from Whom?'' In 2011, Bob and Gene were inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. Nunn's big opportunity came through his association with Rick James. Nunn played keyboards and sang background vocals on some of James's early Motown recordings. Those recordings included the single, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capitol Records
Capitol Records, LLC (known legally as Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) is an American record label distributed by Universal Music Group through its Capitol Music Group imprint. It was founded as the first West Coast-based record label of note in the United States in 1942 by Johnny Mercer, Buddy DeSylva, and Glenn E. Wallichs. Capitol was acquired by British music conglomerate EMI as its North American subsidiary in 1955. EMI was acquired by Universal Music Group in 2012, and was merged with the company a year later, making Capitol and the Capitol Music Group both distributed by UMG. The label's circular headquarters building is a recognized landmark of Hollywood, California. Both the label itself and its famous building are sometimes referred to as "The House That Nat Built." This refers to one of Capitol's most famous artists, Nat King Cole. Capitol is also well known as the U.S. record label of the Beatles, especially during the years of Beatlemania in America from 1964 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The McCrarys
The McCrarys are an American family gospel and R&B group best known for the songs "You" (featuring Stevie Wonder on harmonica), "Lost in Loving You," "Love on a Summer Night" and " Any Ol' Sunday" (later covered by Chaka Khan). In 2014, they founded The McCrary Foundation, a nonprofit to help those in need through the healing powers of music. History Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, the family recording act consisted of siblings Linda, Alfred, Charity, Sam and Howard McCrary. In 1972, the quintet released a gospel album, ''Sunshine Day'' on Light Records. When the group moved from gospel to secular music in the mid-1970s, Howard left the group to continue in gospel. The group released their first album "Emerge" on Cat's Eye records in 1973, featuring the title song along with Kung Fu, Be A Father To Your Son, 6 other McCrary tunes and You've Got A Friend. The group relocated to Los Angeles and recorded a series of R&B albums in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their bigges ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just For You (The McCrarys Album)
''Just for You'' is an R&B studio album by the Gospel group The McCrarys, which was released in 1980. One of its songs, " Any Ol' Sunday", was recorded the following year (under the title "Any Old Sunday") by Chaka Khan, for her album ''What Cha' Gonna Do for Me''. Khan's version continues to be popular over a quarter of a century later, appearing in CD compilations. Track listing Side One: #"Just for You" (Charity McCrary, Marlo Henderson) – 4:07 #"Your Love" (Alfred McCrary, Charity McCrary, Matza)– 3:20 #"Fall in Love Again" ( Patrick Henderson, Wornell Jones Wornell Jones (born November 14) is an American bassist. He has performed with many people and groups in the United States and Japan, including likes of Sly and the Family Stone, Koko Taylor, Chage and Aska, Hiromi Go, and Omega Tribe. He is ...) – 3:33 #" Any Ol' Sunday" (Alfred McCrary, Linda McCrary) – 4:22 #"The Letdown" ( Howard McCrary) - 4:04 Side Two: #"You Are My Happiness" (Patrick Henderson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Jane Girls
The Mary Jane Girls were an American girl group formed in 1983, best known for their songs "In My House", " All Night Long", "Candy Man", and their cover version of " Walk Like a Man". They were protégées of musician Rick James and disbanded in 1987. Joanne "Jojo" McDuffie was the lead singer, the others filling out the group's style and appearance. On the studio recordings, McDuffie was backed by session vocalists rather than the other Mary Jane Girls. The group released two albums in the 1980s, and recorded a third – which was shelved for decades but finally released in 2014, as part of a larger retrospective of Rick James' work. The group was inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2019. Background Rick James was frequently backed in his studio recordings by vocalists Joanne "Jojo" McDuffie and the sisters Maxine and Julia Waters. For live performances, starting in 1979, James was backed by McDuffie along with Cheryl Bailey (who used the stage name Cheri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Jane Girls (album)
''Mary Jane Girls'' is the debut album released by girl group the Mary Jane Girls on the Gordy record label on April 13, 1983. It peaked at number 56 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. The album was produced and written entirely by Rick James. Three singles were released and each enjoyed success on the Hot Black Singles charts: "Candy Man" (number 23 R&B), "All Night Long" (number 11 R&B), and "Boys" (number 29 R&B). All three songs charted together on the Hot Dance Club Play chart, peaking at number 8. Track listing All songs written and composed by Rick James. #"Candy Man" (4:39) #"Boys" (5:34) #"Prove It" (4:28) #"Jealousy" (3:28) #"You Are My Heaven" (3:14) #"On the Inside" (3:55) #" All Night Long" (5:34) #"Musical Love" (5:07) Personnel *Joanne "Jojo" McDuffie – lead and backing vocals *The Waters Sisters – background vocals *Rick James – drums, guitar, bass, synthesizer, percussion, sitar, timpani * Levi Ruffin, Jr. – synthesizer, synth strings, Fender Rhodes, bac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chrysalis Records
Chrysalis Records () is a British record label that was founded in 1968. The name is both a reference to the pupal stage of a butterfly and a combination of its founders' names, Chris Wright and Terry Ellis. It started as the Ellis-Wright Agency. History Early years In an interview for Jethro Tull's video ''20 Years of Jethro Tull'', released in 1988, Wright states "''Chrysalis Records'' might have come into being anyway, you never know what might have happened, but ''Chrysalis Records'' really came into being because Jethro Tull couldn't get a record deal and MGM couldn't even get their name right on the record". This was after the single " Sunshine Day/Aeroplane" was incorrectly credited to 'Jethro Toe'. Chrysalis entered into a licensing deal with Chris Blackwell's Island Records for distribution, based on the success of bands like Jethro Tull, Ten Years After and Procol Harum, which were promoted by the label. Jethro Tull signed with Reprise Records in the United Stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apollo (band)
Apollo was an American R&B/disco group that recorded for Motown in the late 1970s. They are best known as the band of future music executives Benny Medina and Kerry Gordy. History Originally the band was called Kryptonite after the green substance that weakened Superman. The group's moniker was changed to Apollo after the creators of the superhero refused to let the band use the name they created. As a result, the name of their first single was changed from "Krypto Disco" to "Astro Disco." The band consisted of keyboardist Kerry Gordy, drummer Lenny Greene (who replaced original drummer Chico Ross, brother of Diana Ross), bassist Cliff Liles, vocalist Benny Medina and guitarist Larry Robinson. Liles and Gordy were the sons of Ray Singleton, who produced their self-titled debut album for Gordy Records. The latter son is Singleton's child through her relationship with Berry Gordy, the former is the ex-stepson of Berry Gordy. Initially, the band showed promise, appearing on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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