Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 -- June 10, 2004), better known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician. Ray was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm & blues, gospel, and blues styles into his early recordings with Atlantic Records. He also helped racially integrate country and pop music during the 1960s with his crossover success on ABC Records, most notably with his Modern Sounds albums. While with ABC, Charles became one of the first African-American musicians to be given artistic control by a mainstream record company. Rolling Stone ranked Charles number 10 on their list of "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" in 2004, and number two on their November 2008 list of "100 Greatest Singers of All Time". In honoring Charles, Billy Joel noted: "This may sound like sacrilege, but I think Ray Charles was more important than Elvis Presley. I don't know if Ray was the architect of rock & roll, but he was certainly the first guy to do a lot of things . . . Who the hell ever put so many styles together and made it work? Ray Charles Robinson was the son of Aretha Williams, a sharecropper, and Bailey Robinson, a railroad repair man, mechanic and handyman. Aretha Williams was a devout Christian and the family attended the New Shiloh Baptist Church. When Ray was an infant, his family moved from Albany, Georgia, where he was born, to the poor black community of Jellyroll on the western side of Greenville, Florida. In .... + Informações

Various Artists Country & Western Hit Parade 1958 - BCD 16963 AR 1 CD deluxe album with 72-page booklet GENRE Country TRACKS 30 PLAYING TIME 74:10 Country & Western Hit Parade 1956-1960 After the volumes covering 1945-1955 were released, the word was out. This series is definitive, fabulously packaged, and faultlessly remastered! Everything you'd expect from BEAR FAMILY ...and more! Jack Clement, who produced Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Waylon Jennings, Don Williams, and many others, said, "This is the best country series of all time. No doubt. No question." Robert Hilburn in the 'Los Angeles Times' said, "An invaluable album project... enables fans to step back in time and listen to the radio just like Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, and Bob Dylan did." Now the story continues from 1956 until 1960. Every CD is generously full. Every booklet is extensive and chocked full of rare photos and illustrations, as well as complete stories behind the songs! In addition to the hits, the series contains rarities that went on to influence country music... and all music... in the years ahead, like Wanda Jackson's original version of Silver Threads And Golden Needles, Carl Belew's original Lonely Street, and Chet Atkins' influential Walk, Don't Run. This series is designed to introduce new listeners to the very best that country music has to offer... while keeping longtime fans entertained. Every volume is a fabulous time capsule. DON GIBSON: Oh Lonesome Me ? KITTY WELLS: I Can't Stop .... + Informações

See project: danmihalache.wordpress.com ;arh. Dan Mihalache: dannarchitect@gmail.com, tel.: 0770/694.945; 0748/371.353; architecture office: united architects, Ia?i, România. Brick (or wood) dwelling house ground floor and attic realized in AutoCAD. Cas? de locuit parter ?i mansard? din c?r?mid? sau lemn. Proiect realizat în AutoCAD. Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 -- June 10, 2004), better known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician. Ray was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm & blues, gospel, and blues styles into his early recordings with Atlantic Records. He also helped racially integrate country and pop music during the 1960s with his crossover success on ABC Records, most notably with his Modern Sounds albums. While with ABC, Charles became one of the first African-American musicians to be given artistic control by a mainstream record company. Rolling Stone ranked Charles number 10 on their list of "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" in 2004, and number two on their November 2008 list of "100 Greatest Singers of All Time". In honoring Charles, Billy Joel noted: "This may sound like sacrilege, but I think Ray Charles was more important than Elvis Presley. I don't know if Ray was the architect of rock & roll, but he was certainly the first guy to do a lot of things . . . Who the hell ever put so many styles together and made it work? Ray Charles Robinson was the son of Aretha Williams, a .... + Informações

Big Bill Powell and Joe Money cover the country classic "Take These Chains From My Heart". First made famous by Hank Williams and later recorded by George Jones and Ray Charles, amongst many others. This song was co written by Fred Rose(and Hy Heath), who signed Hank to a publishing contract in 1946 and became his manager in 1947 when Hank became a star.. + Informações

A video tribute to many of the fallen rock greats, set to Lynyrd Skynyrd's Free Bird. Many of the other tributes on youtube have omitted many important figures, so I have tried to make this relatively complete. Video is large so the picture quality is less than ideal. Feel free to share comments. Features: Duane Allman, Berry Oakley, Ronnie Van Zant, Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson, Steve Gaines, Bill Haley, Bob Marley, Bon Scott, Brian Jones, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Frank Zappa, Freddie Mercury, George Harrison, John Lennon, Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, Jim Croce, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, John Bonham, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, Johnny Cash, Kurt Cobain, Ray Charles, Roy Orbison, Sam Cooke, Sid Vicious, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Warren Zevon, and many others.. + Informações

Various Artists - Dim Lights, Thick Smoke And Hillbilly Music - Country & Western Hit Parade 1956 - BCD 16961 AR 1 CD deluxe album with 72-page booklet GENRE Country TRACKS 30 PLAYING TIME 78:14 Country & Western Hit Parade 1956-1960 After the volumes covering 1945-1955 were released, the word was out. This series is definitive, fabulously packaged, and faultlessly remastered! Everything you'd expect from BEAR FAMILY ...and more! Jack Clement, who produced Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Waylon Jennings, Don Williams, and many others, said, "This is the best country series of all time. No doubt. No question." Robert Hilburn in the 'Los Angeles Times' said, "An invaluable album project... enables fans to step back in time and listen to the radio just like Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, and Bob Dylan did." Now the story continues from 1956 until 1960. Every CD is generously full. Every booklet is extensive and chocked full of rare photos and illustrations, as well as complete stories behind the songs! In addition to the hits, the series contains rarities that went on to influence country music... and all music... in the years ahead, like Wanda Jackson's original version of Silver Threads And Golden Needles, Carl Belew's original Lonely Street, and Chet Atkins' influential Walk, Don't Run. This series is designed to introduce new listeners to the very best that country music has to offer... while keeping longtime fans entertained. Every volume is a fabulous time capsule. COUNTRY AND .... + Informações

Various Artists - Dim Lights, Thick Smoke And Hillbilly Music - Country & Western Hit Parade 1964 BCD 16969 AR 1 CD deluxe album with 72-page booklet GENRE Country TRACKS 31 PLAYING TIME 80:30 Country & Western Hit Parade 1961-1965 After the volumes covering 1945-1955 were released, the word was out. This series is definitive, fabulously packaged, and faultlessly remastered! Everything you'd expect from BEAR FAMILY... and more! Jack Clement, who produced Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Waylon Jennings, Don Williams, and many others, said, "This is the best country series of all time. No doubt. No question." Robert Hilburn in the 'Los Angeles Times' said, "An invaluable album project... enables fans to step back in time and listen to the radio just like Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, and Bob Dylan did." Producer Allen Reynolds (Garth Brooks, Emmylou Harris, and many others) stopped BEAR FAMILY's RichardWeize at the Country Music Hall of Fame to congratulate him on the series. Now the story continues from 1961 until 1965. Every CD is generously full. Every booklet is extensive and chocked full of rare photos and illustrations, as well as complete stories behind the songs! In addition to the hits, the series contains rarities that went on to influence country music... and all music... in the years ahead. This series is designed to introduce new listeners to the very best that country music has to offer... while keeping longtime fans entertained. Every volume is a fabulous time .... + Informações

Various Artists - Dim Lights, Thick Smoke And Hillbilly Music - Country & Western Hit Parade 1962 BCD 16967 AR 1 CD deluxe album with 72-page booklet GENRE Country TRACKS 31 PLAYING TIME 82:03 Country & Western Hit Parade 1961-1965 After the volumes covering 1945-1955 were released, the word was out. This series is definitive, fabulously packaged, and faultlessly remastered! Everything you'd expect from BEAR FAMILY... and more! Jack Clement, who produced Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Waylon Jennings, Don Williams, and many others, said, "This is the best country series of all time. No doubt. No question." Robert Hilburn in the 'Los Angeles Times' said, "An invaluable album project... enables fans to step back in time and listen to the radio just like Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, and Bob Dylan did." Producer Allen Reynolds (Garth Brooks, Emmylou Harris, and many others) stopped BEAR FAMILY's RichardWeize at the Country Music Hall of Fame to congratulate him on the series. Now the story continues from 1961 until 1965. Every CD is generously full. Every booklet is extensive and chocked full of rare photos and illustrations, as well as complete stories behind the songs! In addition to the hits, the series contains rarities that went on to influence country music... and all music... in the years ahead. This series is designed to introduce new listeners to the very best that country music has to offer... while keeping longtime fans entertained. Every volume is a fabulous time .... + Informações

Various Artists Country & Western Hit Parade 1959 - BCD 16964 AR 1 CD deluxe album with 72-page booklet GENRE Country TRACKS 32 PLAYING TIME 84:48 Country & Western Hit Parade 1956-1960 After the volumes covering 1945-1955 were released, the word was out. This series is definitive, fabulously packaged, and faultlessly remastered! Everything you'd expect from BEAR FAMILY ...and more! Jack Clement, who produced Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Waylon Jennings, Don Williams, and many others, said, "This is the best country series of all time. No doubt. No question." Robert Hilburn in the 'Los Angeles Times' said, "An invaluable album project... enables fans to step back in time and listen to the radio just like Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, and Bob Dylan did." Now the story continues from 1956 until 1960. Every CD is generously full. Every booklet is extensive and chocked full of rare photos and illustrations, as well as complete stories behind the songs! In addition to the hits, the series contains rarities that went on to influence country music... and all music... in the years ahead, like Wanda Jackson's original version of Silver Threads And Golden Needles, Carl Belew's original Lonely Street, and Chet Atkins' influential Walk, Don't Run. This series is designed to introduce new listeners to the very best that country music has to offer... while keeping longtime fans entertained. Every volume is a fabulous time capsule. COUNTRY AND WESTERN HIT PARADE 1959 BILLY GRAMMER: Gotta .... + Informações

Various Artists - Dim Lights, Thick Smoke And Hillbilly Music - Country & Western Hit Parade 1961 BCD 16967 AR 1 CD deluxe album with 72-page booklet GENRE Country TRACKS 31 PLAYING TIME 82:03 Country & Western Hit Parade 1961-1965 After the volumes covering 1945-1955 were released, the word was out. This series is definitive, fabulously packaged, and faultlessly remastered! Everything you'd expect from BEAR FAMILY... and more! Jack Clement, who produced Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Waylon Jennings, Don Williams, and many others, said, "This is the best country series of all time. No doubt. No question." Robert Hilburn in the 'Los Angeles Times' said, "An invaluable album project... enables fans to step back in time and listen to the radio just like Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, and Bob Dylan did." Producer Allen Reynolds (Garth Brooks, Emmylou Harris, and many others) stopped BEAR FAMILY's RichardWeize at the Country Music Hall of Fame to congratulate him on the series. Now the story continues from 1961 until 1965. Every CD is generously full. Every booklet is extensive and chocked full of rare photos and illustrations, as well as complete stories behind the songs! In addition to the hits, the series contains rarities that went on to influence country music... and all music... in the years ahead. This series is designed to introduce new listeners to the very best that country music has to offer... while keeping longtime fans entertained. Every volume is a fabulous time .... + Informações

Regina on Lead Vocals George Duke on the Rhodes and Perri (Lori, Sharon & Darlene Perry) Just pure Brilliance !!! Regina Belle was born in Englewood, New Jersey. It was at Englewood's Mount Calvary Baptist Church, and then Paterson's Friendship Baptist Church (presided over by Belle's uncle, the Reverend Fred Belle), that Regina Belle began attracting attention with her vocal abilities. She sang her first solo in church at age 8; and by age 17, she was the church's star singer. Belle attended Dwight Morrow High School where she studied trombone, tuba and steel drums. After graduation, she studied opera at the Manhattan School of Music. At Rutgers University, she became the first female vocalist with the school's jazz ensemble. Belle's musical influences include Phyllis Hyman, Billie Holiday, Donny Hathaway, and Nancy Wilson. She was introduced to the Manhattans by New York radio DJ Vaughn Harper and began working as their opening act. She recorded the duet "Where Did We Go Wrong" with the group which helped to attract the attention of Columbia Records. They eventually signed her to a record deal In 1987, she released her debut album All By Myself. It includes her first hits "Please Be Mine" and "Show Me the Way." Her follow-up album, Stay with Me, released in 1989. Belle recorded a duet in 1991 with Johnny Mathis, "Better Together" which appeared on his album Better Together: The Duet Album. Continuing her tradition of duets, Belle teamed up with Peabo Bryson for the song .... + Informações

A musician, songwriter, producer, band leader and recording artist, with 45 years in the business. A multi-instrumentalist, with greater proficiency as a guitarist and bassist and a repertoire that spans a wide musical genre, embracing jazz, funk, blues, Latin, samba, reggae, zouk, calypso and soca. the last two, being indigenous to Trinidad and Tobago. Born to a family of artists and entertainers, has toured many times appearing on both sides of the Atlantic with many of the greats in music and is in demand at jazz festivals around the Caribbean region. His band fuses the sound of jazz and steelpan creating a unique style in Caribbean Jazz fusion. has shared the stage with greats as Ray Charles; Roberta Flack; Natalie Cole; Kool and the Gang; Elvin Jones; Johnathan Butler; Herbie Hancock; Tito Puente; Al Jarreau; George Duke; Third World, the late Grover Washington jr and legendary Jazz guitarist George Benson among others.. + Informações

Click here for write up on the Louisiana Hayride Part I CLICK HERE! TheSecretMoneyMakers.com The Louisiana Hayride (KWKH ~ 4 ~ 8/27/1960), Part I On a Saturday night in 1948, Hank Williams stepped onto the stage of The Louisiana Hayride and sang Lovesick Blues. Until then, Williams' yodeling style had been classified as hillbilly music and it was virtually omitted from the mainstream music realm. Taking a chance on this unproven artist, The Louisiana Hayride, a radio country music show like the Grand Ole Opry, not only helped Williams get his career underway, but went on to launch the careers of some of the greatest names in American music. From its premiere in 1948 to its final show in 1960, the Hayride was the starting point for many artists such as country music giants Jim Reeves, Webb Pierce, Kitty Wells, Johnny Cash, Hank Snow and George Jones. Through the years, the Hayride roster included other well known genre crossing performers such as a young, singer named Elvis Presley, the future King of Rock and Roll. During its heyday (1950 ~ 1959), the Hayride surpassed the Grand Ole Opry in terms of its impact on discovering and promoting new and established artist. The Louisiana Hayride was a radio "barn dance" program and later television country music show, which was broadcast live from the Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Hayride was instrumental in transforming old-fashioned music into a modern exclusive sound that became sort of a brand for country .... + Informações

Mark Whitfield (c. 1967) is an American hard bop and soul-jazz guitarist born in Syosset, New York, probably better known for his recordings as bandleader for both the Verve and Warner Bros. Records record labels. He has worked with Jack McDuff, Jimmy Smith, Courtney Pine and Nicholas Payton, Chris Botti, among others.[1] Mark Whitfield graduated from Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music, the world's foremost institute for the study of Jazz and modern American music, in the Spring of 1987 having studied composition and arranging as well as all styles of guitar performance. Upon graduation, he returned to his native New York to embark on a career as a jazz guitarist that afforded him the opportunity to collaborate with many legendary artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Clark Terry, Jimmy Smith, Carmen McCrae, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Jack McDuff, Betty Carter, Shirley Horn, Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, Burt Bacharach, Joe Williams, Wynton Marsalis, Bradford Marsalis, Stanley Turrentine and his greatest teacher and mentor George Benson. Along the way, the New York Times dubbed Whitfield "The Best Young Guitarist in the Business" and in September of 1990 Warner Bros. released his solo debut, "The Marksman". The success of this release has led to a recording career that has produced 14 solo projects to date and a myriad of collaborative efforts with some of the most important artists in recent years; Sting, D'Angelo, Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, John .... + Informações

Bobby Whitlock is perhaps most well known for being a member of the band Derek & The Dominos, recording and co-producing one of Rock and Rolls most important records in history "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs". He remains the only true writing partner of Eric Clapton, writing memorable songs such as "Tell the Truth", "Keep on Growing", " I Looked Away", "Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad", "Anyday" and "Roll It Over". He represents the true southern blues/soul singer, which is exactly what Eric Clapton needed after the Delaney & Bonnie experience. Bobby had songwriting skills that Eric also admired which me mentions in the introduction of Bobby's recently released autobiography. From his time at Stax hanging with Albert King, listening to The Staple Singers record "Long Walk to DC", becoming the first white artist on their HIP Label, to being the original "Friend" with Delaney & Bonnie, to Derek & The Dominos, being part of the core band for George Harrisons massive hit record "All Things Must Pass", Bobby Whitlock's life is rich in history. He and Eric, along with Carl Radle and Jim Gordon were the core band for the most successful solo record by a Beatle, George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass". "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" celebrated its 40th year in 2011and is considered to be one of the most influential groundbreaking records in the history of rock-n-roll. In 1998 Derek & the Dominos' "Layla" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and in 2000, Derek .... + Informações

Francesco Cafiso AltoSax Riccardo Arrighini Piano Aldo Zunino Double Bass Stefano Bagnoli Drums Francesco Cafiso (Vittoria May 24 1989 ) One of the most precocious talents in the history of jazz. When he was barely nine years old Francesco took his first steps, working with internationally famous musicians. Meeting Wynton Marsalis in Pescara at the jazz Festival held on July 2002 was a decisive moment for Francesco's career. Amazed by Francesco's qualities, Marsalis took him along with his septet on his European tour 2003, where Francesco performed in prestigious theatres in the largest cities in Europe. From that moment on, Francesco went through a series of important experiences both in Italy and abroad. He won various important prizes: the Massimo Urbani National Award in Urbisaglia, the EuroJazz Award in Lecco, the International Jazz Festivals Organization Award in New York, the World Saxophone Competition in London, the Django d'Or in Rome and many others. In order to improve his English, but most of all, in order to experience new musical styles and genres, Francesco went to New Orleans where he played with Ellis Marsalis, Jason Marsalis, Thadeus Richard, Bob Franch, Maurice Brown and many other important local musicians while taking special lessons from Alvin Batiste. In 2005 the Swing Journal, the authoritative Japanese jazz music magazine, confers him the New Stars Award, prize reserved to the emergent foreign talents. Immediately after, the affirmation in the .... + Informações

Francesco Cafiso (Vittoria May 24 1989 ) One of the most precocious talents in the history of jazz. When he was barely nine years old Francesco took his first steps, working with internationally famous musicians. Meeting Wynton Marsalis in Pescara at the jazz Festival held on July 2002 was a decisive moment for Francesco's career. Amazed by Francesco's qualities, Marsalis took him along with his septet on his European tour 2003, where Francesco performed in prestigious theatres in the largest cities in Europe. From that moment on, Francesco went through a series of important experiences both in Italy and abroad. He won various important prizes: the Massimo Urbani National Award in Urbisaglia, the EuroJazz Award in Lecco, the International Jazz Festivals Organization Award in New York, the World Saxophone Competition in London, the Django d'Or in Rome and many others. In order to improve his English, but most of all, in order to experience new musical styles and genres, Francesco went to New Orleans where he played with Ellis Marsalis, Jason Marsalis, Thadeus Richard, Bob Franch, Maurice Brown and many other important local musicians while taking special lessons from Alvin Batiste. In 2005 the Swing Journal, the authoritative Japanese jazz music magazine, confers him the New Stars Award, prize reserved to the emergent foreign talents. Immediately after, the affirmation in the Top Jazz, referendum of the Italian Music Jazz magazine, that recognizes him as the best new .... + Informações

Purchase The Best of The Flip Wilson Show Today @ Black American Cinema.org www.blackamericancinema.org The Flip Wilson Show was a variety show that aired in the US on NBC from September 17, 1970 to June 27, 1974. The show starred American comedian Flip Wilson; the program was one of the first American television programs starring a black person in the title role to become highly successful with a white audience. Specifically, it was the first successful network variety series starring an African American.[1] During its first two seasons, its Nielsen ratings made it the nation's second most watched show. The show consisted of many skits over an hour. It also broke new ground in American television by using a 'Theatre-in-the-Round' stage format, with the audience seated on all sides of a circular performance area (with some seats located behind the sketch sets on occasion). Wilson was most famous for creating the role of Geraldine Jones, a sassy, modern woman who had a boyfriend named Killer (who, when not in prison, was at the pool hall). Flip also created the role of Reverend Leroy, who was the minister of the Church of What's Happening Now!. New parishioners were wary of coming to the church as it was hinted that Reverend Leroy was a con artist. Flip popularized such catch phrases as "What you see is what you get," and "The devil made me do it!". In addition to the skits, Flip Wilson also signed many popular singers to provide entertainment. African-American singers .... + Informações

"Yardbird Suite" Charlie Parker Francesco Cafiso (Vittoria May 24 1989 ) One of the most precocious talents in the history of jazz. When he was barely nine years old Francesco took his first steps, working with internationally famous musicians. Meeting Wynton Marsalis in Pescara at the jazz Festival held on July 2002 was a decisive moment for Francesco's career. Amazed by Francesco's qualities, Marsalis took him along with his septet on his European tour 2003, where Francesco performed in prestigious theatres in the largest cities in Europe. From that moment on, Francesco went through a series of important experiences both in Italy and abroad. He won various important prizes: the Massimo Urbani National Award in Urbisaglia, the EuroJazz Award in Lecco, the International Jazz Festivals Organization Award in New York, the World Saxophone Competition in London, the Django d'Or in Rome and many others. In order to improve his English, but most of all, in order to experience new musical styles and genres, Francesco went to New Orleans where he played with Ellis Marsalis, Jason Marsalis, Thadeus Richard, Bob Franch, Maurice Brown and many other important local musicians while taking special lessons from Alvin Batiste. In 2005 the Swing Journal, the authoritative Japanese jazz music magazine, confers him the New Stars Award, prize reserved to the emergent foreign talents. Immediately after, the affirmation in the Top Jazz, referendum of the Italian Music Jazz magazine, that .... + Informações

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Francesco Cafiso (Vittoria May 24 1989 ) One of the most precocious talents in the history of jazz. When he was barely nine years old Francesco took his first steps, working with internationally famous musicians. Meeting Wynton Marsalis in Pescara at the jazz Festival held on July 2002 was a decisive moment for Francesco's career. Amazed by Francesco's qualities, Marsalis took him along with his septet on his European tour 2003, where Francesco performed in prestigious theatres in the largest cities in Europe. From that moment on, Francesco went through a series of important experiences both in Italy and abroad. He won various important prizes: the Massimo Urbani National Award in Urbisaglia, the EuroJazz Award in Lecco, the International Jazz Festivals Organization Award in New York, the World Saxophone Competition in London, the Django d'Or in Rome and many others. In order to improve his English, but most of all, in order to experience new musical styles and genres, Francesco went to New Orleans where he played with Ellis Marsalis, Jason Marsalis, Thadeus Richard, Bob Franch, Maurice Brown and many other important local musicians while taking special lessons from Alvin Batiste. In 2005 the Swing Journal, the authoritative Japanese jazz music magazine, confers him the New Stars Award, prize reserved to the emergent foreign talents. Immediately after, the affirmation in the Top Jazz, referendum of the Italian Music Jazz magazine, that recognizes him as the best new .... + Informações

Stereo: www.youtube.com Buck Norris sings Cajun Moon by Ricky Skaggs. Skaggs began playing music at a very early age, being given a mandolin from his father at the age of five. Before his father had the time to teach Ricky how to play, the child had learned the instrument himself, and by the end of 1959, he had performed on-stage during a Bill Monroe concert, playing "Ruby Are You Mad at Your Man" to great acclaim. Two years later, when Skaggs was seven, he appeared on Flatt & Scruggs' television show, again to a positive response. Shortly afterward, he learned how to play both fiddle and guitar and began playing with his parents in a group called the Skaggs Family. In addition to traditional bluegrass, Skaggs began absorbing the honky tonk of George Jones and Ray Price and the British Invasion rock & roll of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. In his adolescence, he briefly played in rock & roll bands, but he never truly abandoned traditional and roots music. During a talent concert in his midteens, he met Keith Whitley, a fellow fiddler. The two adolescents became friends and began playing together, with Whitley's brother Dwight on banjo, at various radio shows. By 1970, they earned a spot opening for Ralph Stanley. Following their performance, Stanley invited the duo to join his supporting band, the Clinch Mountain Boys, and they accepted. Over the next two years, they played many concerts with the bluegrass legend and appeared on his record Cry From the Cross. Skaggs .... + Informações

The text which is displayed on the video is from the book Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner.The keyboard display I did with VanBasco midi player (You can find for free to download try by Google.com).The The music is my composition.I hope you enjoy. More Info: Kenny Werner (born November 19, 1951) is an American jazz pianist. Kenny Werner was born on November 19, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York, USA At the age of 11, he recorded a single with a fifteen-piece orchestra and appeared on television playing stride piano. He attended the Manhattan School of Music as a concert piano major. In 1970, he transferred to the Berklee School of Music. Kenny's first band consisted of drummer Gary Berkowitz and bassist Alex Peglise. They called themselves: The Kenny Werner Trio. In 1977, recorded first LP that featured of the music of Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Ellington, James P. Johnson and George Gershwin and later that year with Charles Mingus on "Something Like A Bird" In 1981, Werner recorded his own solo album of original compositions entitled Beyond the Forest of Mirkwood . The following year, Werner recorded the sounds heard coming from his Brooklyn-based studio - a hotbed of late-night jam sessions -- and titled the record after his address, 298 Bridge Street. In the early 80s he toured extensively and recorded with Archie Shepp. In 1984 he joined the Mel Lewis Orchestra. He was beginning to perform more and more in Europe and New York City as a leader and in duos with such notables as .... + Informações

PLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads between multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to all of John1948's oldies classics. LINK: tinyurl.com Best known for his country-flavored rock hit "Down in the Boondocks," Billy Joe Royal had a long career that saw him become one of the first pop performers to successfully revive his commercial fortunes by turning to straight country music. Although he never had another hit as successful as "Down in the Boondocks," he racked up about 15 singles that hit the country charts over the course of the 1980s. Royal was born into a family of musical entertainers in Valdosta, GA, and made his debut on his uncle's radio show at the age of 11. He learned to play steel guitar and joined the Georgia Jubilee in Atlanta at 14, performing with Joe South, Jerry Reed, and Ray Stevens, among several other artists. Royal had his own rock & roll band in high school and was regularly singing around Atlanta by the age of 16. He also spent time in Savannah, where he was influenced by African-American vocal styles and began to develop his distinctive vocal sound. Performing at a nightclub that also booked Sam Cooke and other African-American stars, Royal observed their vocal moves and began to practice them on his own time. In 1962, he recorded an independent single that went unnoticed. Royal and South roomed together for a time, and two or three years later South contacted him with a song he wanted Royal .... + Informações

PLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads between multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to all of John1948's oldies classics. LINK: tinyurl.com Best known for his country-flavored rock hit "Down in the Boondocks," Billy Joe Royal had a long career that saw him become one of the first pop performers to successfully revive his commercial fortunes by turning to straight country music. Although he never had another hit as successful as "Down in the Boondocks," he racked up about 15 singles that hit the country charts over the course of the 1980s. Royal was born into a family of musical entertainers in Valdosta, GA, and made his debut on his uncle's radio show at the age of 11. He learned to play steel guitar and joined the Georgia Jubilee in Atlanta at 14, performing with Joe South, Jerry Reed, and Ray Stevens, among several other artists. Royal had his own rock & roll band in high school and was regularly singing around Atlanta by the age of 16. He also spent time in Savannah, where he was influenced by African-American vocal styles and began to develop his distinctive vocal sound. Performing at a nightclub that also booked Sam Cooke and other African-American stars, Royal observed their vocal moves and began to practice them on his own time. In 1962, he recorded an independent single that went unnoticed. Royal and South roomed together for a time, and two or three years later South contacted him with a song he wanted Royal .... + Informações