Posts Tagged Artist Spotlight

Musical Kids: The Fire Hawks Band

Sep 27

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Hey Folks:

MJ was one so was Whitney, Brittney, Usher, Brandy, Justin and the list goes on.Nothing in the world compares to the innocent talent of children. It’s not taught it’s engrained and I love it! I would like to take this time to introduce you to another young talent that is taking Richmond, VA by storm.

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Artist Spotlight: Robert Johnson

Jun 11

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Hey Folks:

On my quest to spotlight some awesome blues music I’ve decided that my first artist would be Robert Johnson.

Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) is now among the most famous of Delta blues musicians. His landmark recordings from 1936–1937 display a remarkable combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that have influenced generations of musicians. Johnson’s shadowy, poorly documented life and death at age 27 have given rise to much legend, including a Faustian myth.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Artist Spotlight: Animal

Mar 29

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Hey Y’all:

Yes, I said Animal! You know from The Muppet Show!

While watching TV this weekend I saw the Beyonce commercial for her new fragrance “Heat” in this commercial she was singing the song Fever by Peggy Lee.

On my search for an artist to spotlight today I came across this fun video featuring Animal from 1976 with Rita Moreno singing fever. That’s when it hit me that my spotlight should be on Animal!

What Rita says in Spanish? 
“Listen Buddy. All I wanna tell you is that you shouldn’t do that. It’s not nice, you understand? Look at me when I’m talking to you. This is my number, and if you bother me any more I’m gonna hit you so hard, it’s gonna leave you stupid. Cool it.

Artist Spotlight: Animal from the Muppets

Animal was the crazed drummer of Dr. Teeth and The Electric mayhem which were a part of the Muppet Show. Animal was performed by the brillant Frank Oz from his first appearance until 1999. His drumming was performed by Ronnie Verrell who was an English jazz drummer who played in two of England’s famous Big band; Ted Health Orchestra and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra.

As the drummer for Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem; Animal had the opportunity to play with Buddy Rich and Harry Belefonte.

 

Who is your favorite drummer?

Until next time…
Keep Jammin!

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