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by stephen1276 from Milwaukee, WI

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A Black Music Moment that just hit me!
Jun 28, 2008 | 3:06 AM
Category: Music
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I often said and read that the month of June is Black Music Month. A month which we pay tribute to Blacks who have first created and performed all forms of music. But I got an email today from my one of my uncles that used to play in the band called The Chefs. They used to be a local band here in Milwaukee years ago. I clicked on his message and it took me to the Imeem website. And I clicked on the song "Mr. Machine". That was the only recording that my uncle's band every had in their collection. Last year, when I was reviewing my Summerfest moments, I did mention that some of my family members on my mother's side were musically talented, and yours truly does have that trait as well. If you must know, I play a Saxophone.

Moving on, if you heard of the bands of The Chefs or Black Frost, some of the band members were indeed my uncles, and mother. And they used to open for acts such as Tina Turner, B.B. King, and James Brown. When I played this song, this was a black music moment that just hit me! It hit me because I often hear stories about my family's musical groups. Long time ago, I went to a Black Frost Reunion show near the Carver Park Neighborhood, which by the way, used to have houses, and Metropolitan High School was formally named Lapham Park. That was the first time I've heard my late uncle, Robert Burton, played his bass gutiar with the band. As far as the The Chefs, I've stories too, but until today, I've heard a sampling of the band's recordings. (Thanks, Unc!)

I could on and on. But anyway, just to show the fact that I can talk about James Brown, Public Enemy, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Run DMC anytime. But there's nothing wrong listening to music that came from your relatives. This is my family's talent. And it's part of me, and the future. Take a listen if you wish.

 

 

Mr Machine Pts 1 and 2 - The Chefs
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Katbird read my blog view my photos
Jun 30, 2008 | 1:29 PM

I'm going to Summerfest tonight to check out Bootsy Collins' tribute to James Brown!
I LOVE Bootsy and he started off playing bass for the Godfather of Soul.
This should be a lot of fun!!
Music is so important and I think it's really cool your family is a part of it.
echoplex read my blog
Jul 6, 2008 | 9:50 PM

If you haven't heard of them, I would HIGHLY recommend Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings' 100 DAYS, 100 NIGHTS CD.
Pure gold.
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I am a resident of Milwaukee(or "The Mil") since the bicentennial year of 1976. I am the youngest of 2 children(my sister is older than me), and I have two parents that have been married since December of 1969. Single, African American, member of the the United Methodist Church, no girlfriend, not married, and No kids! Also, I had a couple of jobs that range from customer service, printing, bindery, seasonal help, and I am currently seeking for full time employment in the process. (Which is my primary focus as of right now!) I have 2 college degrees: A Bachelors of Science from UW-Stout in Industrial Management via distance education, and a Associates in Applied Sciences from MATC in Printing And Publishing. I am a 1995 grad of John Marshall High School, A 1991 grad of Jackie Robinson Middle School, and a 1988 38th Street School graduate. The reason I came here well is to read and give my "two cents" also. Either agree or disagree. You can also catch me on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/sm
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