Edward James Kendricks was born on December 17, 1939 in Union Springs, Alabama. His siblings such as his parents Johnny and Leebell Kendricks, his sister Patricia Simpson, and his three brothers Charles, Calrence, and Robert. The family used the surname Kendrick. In the 50s’ he joined the group The Prime and later in the early 1960s’ form a group called The Temptations. In 1975, he got married to Patricia Kendricks. Eddie Kendricks has won Grammy Awards with The Temptations. In 1975, he got married to Patricia Kendricks. He later die of lung cancer on October 5, 1992 in Birmingham, Alabama. Eddie Kendricks was an R&B musician. The best of Eddie Kendricks was the songs with The Temptations and his solo albums. The Temptations songs Eddie Kendricks tribute to was “The Way You Do Things You Do”, “My Girl”, “Get Ready”, “You My Everything” and “Just My Imagination“. Kendricks left the group The Temptations after Dave Ruffle was fired. Although, he went solo started singing songs own his own such as “Keep On Truckin”, and …show more content…
Eddie Kendricks grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. He started singing in the church choir when he met Paul Williams. Eddie, Paul, Otis, Melvin, and Elbridge change the group from The Eligins to The Temptations. The Temptations signed with Smokey Robinson who produced a lot of songs that made the group successful. Kendricks left the group to start his solo career in 1971. However, years past by the group reunited for a reunion tour that produce a hit such as “Standing At The Top”, produced by Rick James. The Temptations went into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. Kendricks had developed lung cancer and die in 1992. I use Contemporary Literature in my life everyday so writing an essay on Mr. Eddie Kendricks had made me realize anybody could be successful in and outside of the state of
Elias Howe, was the son of Elias Howe Sr, and Polly Howe. He was born, and raised in his parents’ farm, which was in Spencer, Massachusetts. Howe worked at his father's grist-and-saw mill. This is where he was inspired to become an inventor. Howe had little education.
The track was a direct hit towards N.W.A., which lead Dr. Dre to retaliate on The Chronic with “Fuck wit Dre Day” and “The $20 Sack Pyramid.” Post 1991, Tim Dog recorded two collaborative albums with Kool Keith and released three solo
He came up with this idea while he was working at Ford's Mercury plant. He would often find himself bored, so he would hum melodies and make up songs to make the day more entertaining. He wrote a couple hits for
B.B King Riley B. King was born on September 16, 1945 on a plantation in Itta Benna, Mississippi. More well known as B.B King, he was an American blues singer, electric guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. As a child, he was raised by his grandmother when his mother left him for another man. His music career began during his childhood when he would sing in his church choir. When B.B was 12 years old he bought his first guitar.
He was idolized by many of the artists performing at Newport Folk Festival and invited by some of them to play at their concerts. This is what turned him onto playing for mostly white audiences. Then by 1970, King received a Grammy for his hit single “The Thrill is Gone.” Later on into the seventies, King began recording albums with other people, one example being Bobby Bland and Stevie Wonder. With his longtime friend, Bobby Bland, he created “Together for the First Time live” in 1974 as well as “Together Again live” in
Eddie Aikau was a professional surfer who inspired countless numbers of people with his skills on a surfboard. His full name was Edward Ryon Makuahanai Aikau. He was attempting to make it around the world on the Hokulea. He didn’t make it. When the ship capsized Eddie attempted to swim for help.
Elias Howe was an American inventor who was born July 9th, 1819 in Spencer, massachusetts. He had a wife named elizabeth jennings howe and three kids named James Robinson Howe, simon Ames Howe, and Julia maria Howe. In 1846 Elias invented, built, and licensed the world’s first practical and successful sewing machine. He passed away on October 3, 1867 in Brooklyn, New York at the age of 48. Elias Howe was successful because he succeeded, although he had a very difficult childhood, invented the sewing machine, and lived through the time of the emancipation proclamation.
5 Ways How Kirk Franklin is Changing the Gospel Industry Kirk Franklin is the most successful contemporary gospel artist in his time. Although he is not a singer, gained his success as a songwriter and performs with his piano on stage. His style is more inclined to hip hop and is considered more of a hype man.
Not only was he a naturally gifted musician, but he also had the opportunity to make a name for himself by playing blues for influential artists such as Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith (Lee 19). Then all of the sudden, after all of his success with the blues, he switched his focus to gospel. Dr. Charles Wolfe explains why Dorsey suddenly changed from blues back to the church, “He lost a lot of money suddenly. He took that as some kind of sign and he began to turn his considerable songwriting talents to gospel music” (qtd. in “History of Gospel Music 03”).
Eddie lived a life full of hurt, help, and happiness. Eddie died unexpectedly yet doing what he does best, helping children. He thought his life was a waste, because all he did was work at Ruby Pier. After he went to heaven and met all 5 people he came to the realization that his life was not a waste.
Marvin Gaye, also known as the Prince of Soul, didn’t start his solo career until 1961 when he was signed to Motown records. Early on in his career he was a session drummer for many different Motown legends and it wasn’t until 1962 with the release of “Stubborn Kind of Fellow” that he got his first hit. Even though he had hits that were dance style and 12-bar blues he favored romantic and sexual songs. Gaye amazed everyone with duets with both Mary Wells and Tammi Terrell. Some of his greatest duets were with Terrell and the two were close up until she died of brain tumor.
Presley promoted Rock 'n' Roll music in America. Some likewise say he was the person who concocted Rock 'n' Roll music. He won three Grammy Awards for his gospel chronicles. In 1957, his first gospel record was discharged, the four-melody EP Peace in the Valley. Confirmed as a million
Muscle Shoals depicts the story of Rick Hall, his infamous FAME Studios, and the legendary music that came out of this small Alabama town. Following the death of his wife and father, Rick Hall traveled the south playing music and floating around before he settled down in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and established FAME Studios. One of Rick Hall’s first big hits out of FAME Studios, Arthur Alexander’s “You Better Move On”, established his studio and from that point onwards Muscle Shoals would continue to produce commercial hits and revive artists’ careers. Other stars who recorded with Rick Hall, such as Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Wilson Pickett, and numerous others, obtained the Muscle Shoals sound with the help of the FAME Studio band, The Swampers, who went on to create their own recording studio and produce more iconic records. Despite his temper that caused conflict with Aretha Franklin’s husband,
Royalty cant buy you loyalty, tell me if I lose everything would you be over me? Hip-Hop, according to Dictionary.com is defined “The popular subculture of big-city teenagers, which includes rap music, break dancing and graffity art. Kodak Black, Kevin Gates and Lil Uzi Vert greatly contributes to this genre. Kodak Black greatly contributes to Hip-Hop. According to Wikipedia.org, Kodak Black’s music is frequently about “previous and future criminal misdeeds”, and he stated that he’s been influenced by rapper Boosie Badazz and Chief Keef.
Ella Fitzgerald By Christopher Parrish Early Life Ella’s love for music came at a young age. Ella was born on April 15.She was born in Newport,news Virginia. Her father, William, and mother, Temperance (Tempie), parted ways shortly after her birth.