Remembering Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner of the Ohio Players: “Free at 69”
by A. Scott Galloway
January 27, 2013
Some kids claim Superman their hero. Mine was “Sugarfoot.” Small in stature yet larger than life, Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner was a Black Rock Star – the alter ego I could not have dreamed nor conjured better…and secretly wished I could be.
January 8, 2012 (Los Angeles, CA): Ethan Farmer aka E-Bassman is a celebrated bass player and is no stranger to the music scene playing and touring with the likes of Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, Patti LaBelle, Darius Rucker, Lionel Richie. Ethan was introduced to his instrument of choice… the bass at the age of five and then became the youngest member of the family group The Amazing Farmer Singers at the age of eight. From that early introduction, it has been a relationship that has only grown and evolved.
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2013 /PRNewswire/ — With its reboot of classic ’70s /’80s jazz-funk, Rock Candy Funk Party (RCFP) delivers a sound that’s as celebratory as the name suggests. The group is powered by a lineup of world renowned players—album producer Tal Bergman (drums), Joe Bonamassa (guitar), Ron DeJesus (guitar), Mike Merritt (bass) and Renato Neto (keys)—who came together for the sheer fun of making music, and a mutual love of genre-blurring grooves.
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Among the featured musicians on Kenalsworld falls Austin Brown for his single “City of Angels”.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 01, 2013
Coming from a line of born to be great musicians is not something that everyone can live up to or even claim. Austin Brown
is the nephew of one of the greatest pop musicians and icon to grace
the world with his music; Michael Jackson has been named one of the
great if not the greatest pop music icons to walk the earth because of a
massive list in accomplishments, awards and global recognition he
acclaimed.
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Music Legend Teena Marie’s Last Studio Recording, “Beautiful” to be Released on January 15th, 2013 | Take a LISTEN to New Single “Luv Letter”!
Before her untimely death at the age of 54, Teena Marie, known as the Ivory Queen of Soul or simply Lady Tee and as one of the only white artists ever signed to Motown Records, was working on her 14th and latest album, Beautiful.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Prince, one of the most prolific and groundbreaking artists of our time, announces his return to Chicago, at the United Center beginning September 24th and his support of Rebuild the Dream. Rebuild the Dream, founded by Van Jones, is a mobilization of hundreds of thousands of everyday people—from seniors to students, moms, dads, brothers and sisters—who come together to build strong vibrant communities and to fix our economy from the ground up.
Tickets go on sale to the public on Thursday, September 6th at 10am Central at LiveNation.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Rdio (www.rdio.com), the digital music service started by the creators of Skype, today announced two landmark music deals with CD Baby and TuneCore, the largest aggregators of independent music, bringing Rdio’s catalog to over 18 million songs.
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New York, NY (PRWEB) July 17, 2012
Rock and Funk legend, BERNIE WORRELL, recently digitally released two songs, “BWO is Landing” and “Get Your Hands Off.”
Combing elements of everything from jazz to salsa to funk and soul,
these two tracks have something to offer every music lover. Both tracks
are beautifully arranged and very danceable, full of energy and are true
works of musical genius from a master of many styles. To continue, please click “MORE”!
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO THE PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL @ The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles – JUNE 16TH AND 17TH!!! On behalf of Nina Gordon Public Relations and the team here at T.U.M.S., we are giving away 2 tickets (1 pair) to see the special event on Saturday, June …
Detroit: Adding to his already weighty collection of Detroit Music Awards trophies (now 11), Tennessee native and celebrated member of the Motor City Music Community Nadir stepped up to the podium in April to accept his 5th DMA for Outstanding Urban Funk Vocalist. To continue, please click “MORE”!
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