Category: Rhythm and Blues

Millie Jackson was born 35 years go in a small town just outside of Augusta, Georgia. Her singing career began when, on a dare from friends, she got up on stage and sang “Stand By Me.” A club owner liked what he heard and hired Millie for the enormous sum of $20. Things have changed for Millie today. She owns a $26,000 Mercedes and a Cadillac. Touring 50 weeks a year, Millie has nine albums out, four of them gold. The National Association of Television and Radio Artists (NATRA) named…

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Monica Boyd had dreams of pursuing an acting career that is until she met up with Trisha Hunter and Julia Roberson. The 3 formed a teen group called “Petite” and enjoyed some success in 1986 with the Top 100 R and B single “So Fine”. Returning to school, the trio picked up where they left off in 1989. With the addition of Stacy Francis, the quartet became “Ex-Girlfriend” and eventually landed a recording contract with Forceful/Reprise Records. Monica Boyd spoke about “Ex-Girlfriend” and her new release at the time, “It’s…

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For 20 years now, James Montgomery has been singing the blues — only in his case, it’s really paid off!! He’s toured with Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, and The Allman Bros. He’s jammed onstage with B.B. King, Charlie Daniels, Gregg Allman, Peter Wolf, Bonnie Raitt and Mick Jagger. Montgomery’s band has included a series of musicians that reads like a Who’s Who in Rock ‘n’ Roll. His guitar players alone have included Billy Squier, Rod Stewart’s Jeff Golub, Taylor Dayne’s Nunzio Signore, Mitch Ryder’s Jim McCarty, and Roy Clark’s…

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They’ve recorded over twenty albums and sold millions of records and CDs in the thirty odd years they’ve been together. They’ve appeared on the same bill with The Rolling Stones, Santana and Eric Clapton. They enjoyed great success with a song called “Tuff Enough”. We are talking of course about The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Founding member Kim Wilson spoke with us about the band’s career. Q – I see The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been selected to be the Grand Opening Act at Vernon Downs Race Track And Casino Events Center. How…

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Voted the most promising new group of 1977 by Capitol Radio, the Climax Blues ! Band has actively been on the music scene for 10 years. The release of “Real To Reel” on Sire Records marks the eleventh album for the group. They have been touring the U.S. recently, opening for Peter Frampton, The Cars, and Marshall Tucker. Music Monthly spoke to drummer John Cuffley prior to their appearance at the Civic Center in Charleston, WV. Q – Is 1979 the year the big push in on for Climax Blues…

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Her name is Lizz Chisholm, but you can call her Double Z! Signed to the Qwest/Reprise Record label, Double Z’s debut CD is called, what else, “In Z Mood.” Talented, sexy, and smart, we talked to Double Z recently about her music. Q – What kind of reaction is “In Z Mood” getting? Any idea? A – Oh, everybody is crazy about it. The reactions I wanted are the exact reactions I’m getting. Q – How long did it take you to secure your own record deal? A – It…

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