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Billy Wright (musician)
William Wright (May 21 or 23, 1918 – October 28, 1991) was an American singer. He is considered one of Little Richard's greatest influences in his formative years. Biography Wright was born in Atlanta, Georgia. There is uncertainty over his year of birth. He claimed to have been born in 1932, but the researchers Bob Eagle and Eric LeBlanc have stated that he was born in 1918, on the basis of official records and a newspaper obituary; other sources suggest 1928. As a child, Wright excelled at singing gospel music in his local church. Wright's first musical opportunity came in the tent shows that were popular at the time. In these events, men dressed in drag and acted and sang in minstrel shows. He worked as a dancer and as a Drag queen, female impersonator. Sometimes, he even balanced a chair on his chin while he sang. This led to the flamboyant persona he adopted for his short career that he passed onto Little Richard. It also gave him experience in make-up which came in handy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta ( ) is the List of capitals in the United States, capital and List of municipalities in Georgia (U.S. state), most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia. It is the county seat, seat of Fulton County, Georgia, Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County, Georgia, DeKalb County. With a population of 520,070 (2024 estimate) living within the city limits, Atlanta is the eighth most populous city in the Southeastern United States, Southeast and List of United States cities by population, 36th most populous city in the United States according to the 2020 United States census, 2020 U.S. census. Atlanta is classified as a Globalization and World Cities Research Network#Beta +, Beta + global city and is the principal city of the much larger Atlanta metropolitan area, the core of which includes Cobb County, Georgia, Cobb, Clayton County, Georgia, Clayton and Gwinnett County, Georgia, Gwinnett counties, in addition to Fulton and DeKalb. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foundation (cosmetics)
Foundation is a liquid, cream, or powder makeup applied to the face and neck to create an even, uniform color to the complexion, cover flaws and sometimes change the natural human skin color, skin tone. Some foundations also function as a moisturizer, sunscreen, astringent or base layer for more complex cosmetics. Foundation applied to the body is generally referred to as "body painting" or "body makeup". History The use of cosmetics to enhance complexion reaches back into antiquity. "Face painting" is mentioned in the Old Testament (Ezekiel 23:40). Ancient Egyptians used foundation. In 200 BC, ancient Greek women applied white lead powder and chalk to lighten their skin. It was considered fashionable for Greek women to have a pale complexion. Roman women also favoured a pale complexion. Wealthy Romans favoured white lead paste, which could lead to disfigurement and death. Men also wore makeup to lighten their skin tone, using white lead powder, chalk, and creams. The cream was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1991 Deaths
This is a list of lists of deaths of notable people, organized by year. New deaths articles are added to their respective month (e.g., Deaths in ) and then linked below. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 Earlier years ''Deaths in years earlier than this can usually be found in the main articles of the years.'' See also * Lists of deaths by day * Deaths by year (category) {{DEFAULTSORT:deaths by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1918 Births
The ceasefire that effectively ended the First World War took place on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of this year. Also in this year, the Spanish flu pandemic killed 50–100 million people worldwide. In Russia, this year runs with only 352 days. As the result of Julian to Gregorian calendar switch, 13 days needed to be skipped. Wednesday, January 31 ''(Julian Calendar)'' was immediately followed by Thursday, February 14 ''(Gregorian Calendar)''. Events World War I will be abbreviated as "WWI" January * January – 1918 flu pandemic: The "Spanish flu" ( influenza) is first observed in Haskell County, Kansas. * January 4 – The Finnish Declaration of Independence is recognized by Soviet Russia, Sweden, Germany and France. * January 8 – American president Woodrow Wilson presents the Fourteen Points as a basis for peace negotiations to end the war. * January 9 – Battle of Bear Valley: U.S. troops engage Yaqui Native Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ace Records (United States)
Ace Records was a record label that was started in August 1955 in Jackson, Mississippi, by Johnny Vincent, with Teem Records as its budget subsidiary. History Ace also had the Vin label. Its records were distributed independently until 1962 when a distribution arrangement was set up with Vee-Jay Records. Ace Records stopped when Vee-Jay ran out of funds and went out of business. The label was relaunched in 1971 and sold in 1997 to the Demon Music Group in the UK. Ace recorded such artists as Earl King, Frankie Ford, Jimmy Clanton, Huey "Piano" Smith, Joe Tex, Scotty McKay, and Bobby Marchan. Ace Records received a marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail. Notable songs * " Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu" by Huey "Piano" Smith and The Clowns (1957) * "Don't You Just Know It" by Huey "Piano" Smith and The Clowns (1958) * " Just a Dream" by Jimmy Clanton (1958) * " Sea Cruise" by Frankie Ford (1958) * " Go, Jimmy, Go" by Jimmy Clanton (1959) * " Gee Baby" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Route 66 Records
Route 66 Records is a Swedish record production company founded by Jonas Bernholm, that reissues less well-known rhythm and blues recordings. Their motto is "The Highway To R&B". They are known to have produced the following compilation albums: *KIX-1: Floyd Dixon: ''Opportunity Blues'' *:Texas-West Coast R&B and Blues (1948–61) *KIX-2: Roy Brown: ''Laughing But Crying'' *:New Orleans, Texas-West Coast R&B and Blues (1947–59) *KIX-3: Wynonie Harris: ''Mr. Blues Is Coming To Town'' *:Blues and R&B Supreme Blues shouter (1946–54) *KIX-4: Ivory Joe Hunter: ''7th Street Boogie'' *:West Coast Jump Blues and Boogie (1945–50) *KIX-5: Charles Brown: ''Sunny Road'' *:Texas-West Coast Club Blues featuring Charles with Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, and New Orleans R&B (1945–60) *KIX-6: Roy Brown: '' Good Rocking Tonight'' *:Legendary recordings, Vol.2 (1947–54) *KIX-7: Amos Milburn: ''Just One More Drink'' (1946–54) *KIX-8: Paul Gayten & Annie Laurie: ''Creole Gal'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fire Records
Fire Records was an American independent record label, set up in 1959 by Bobby Robinson. Amongst others, it released records by Lightnin' Hopkins, Elmore James, Buster Brown and Arthur Crudup. At one point it was thought Fire had issued the last commercial 78rpm disc in the United States. Although this has been disproven, the label is still known for their late-issue 78s. Selected discography *1000 – Tarheel Slim and Little Ann – "It's Too Late" (1959) *1008 – Buster Brown – "Fannie Mae" (1959) *1011 – Elmore James – "Bobby's Rock" / "Make My Dreams Come True" (Issued 1960 – A-side The A-side and B-side are the two sides of vinyl records and cassettes, and the terms have often been printed on the labels of two-sided music recordings. The A-side of a single usually features a recording that its artist, producer, or ... is a 1959 recording but B-side is a 1953 Flair recording brought in by Robinson) *1016 – Elmore James – " The Sky Is Crying" (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fury Records
Fury Records was set up by Bobby Robinson in 1957. In 1959 it had a Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit with "Kansas City", sung by Wilbert Harrison. In the early 1970s, it helped launch Grandmaster Flash. See also * List of record labels File:Alvinoreyguitarboogie.jpg File:AmMusicBunk78.jpg File:Bingola1011b.jpg Lists of record labels cover record labels, brands or trademarks associated with marketing of music recordings and music videos. The lists are organized alphabetically, ... * Fury Records artists References Defunct record labels of the United States Record labels established in 1957 {{US-record-label-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Love Of Mine
"This Love of Mine" is a popular Great American Songbook, American song that was first recorded in 1941 by Tommy Dorsey and His orchestra, with a vocal by Frank Sinatra. Frank Sinatra, Sinatra wrote the words and Sol Parker and Hank Sanicola wrote the music. The recording reached #3 on the ''Billboard'' pop singles chart in 1941. Background The Tommy Dorsey recording was released as a 78 RCA Victor B side single, 27508-B, with Frank Sinatra on vocals backed with "Neiani", which did not chart. "This Love of Mine" reached #3 on the ''Billboard'' pop singles chart in 1941–42 in a chart run of 24 weeks. Sinatra re-recorded the song with Nelson Riddle in 1955 for the ''In The Wee Small Hours'' album. The song was copyrighted on August 11, 1941 by Embassy Music. Frank Sinatra wrote the lyrics.See ''Sinatra And Me'' by Tony Consiglio, p.51. This has been disputed by his aide, Tony Consiglio, in 2012, 16 years after Sinatra's death, but no evidence was proffered. The music was composed b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South-View Cemetery
South-View Cemetery is a historic African-American-founded cemetery located approximately 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta, Georgia. An active operational cemetery on over 100 acres of land, it is the oldest African-American cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia and the oldest African-American “non eleemosynary” corporation in the country. Founded in 1886, it has since served as the burial place for many leaders in the civil rights movement including Ruby Doris Smith-Robinson, Julian Bond, and John Lewis. Martin Luther King Jr. was originally buried here but was later moved to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, King National Historic Park in Atlanta. History Founded February 1886, the cemetery was an effort of nine African-American businessmen including Jacob McKinley, George W. Graham, Robert Grant, Charles H. Morgan, John Render and Albert Watts, all who wanted a safe, secure place where their family members could be buried with dignity in the midst of backlash to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
