 Bill Coday
In attendance besides a host of friends and family were Marvin Sease and his Son, Karen Wolfe, Chittlin Circuit representative, Pat Butler, Sheba Potts-Wright, Greg A. Smith, and Bill's friend of almost 50 years, Denise LaSalle.
Denise discovered Bill in the early 1960's then signed him on her label. Bill would open up for Denise on many of her shows then in 1971 Bill's first big hit "Get Your Lies Straight" Jump Started (his final CD title) his career.
Bill later went on to record for Epic and Echo records before starting his own label "B&J Records".
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| Bill Coday's family has released the details of the visitation, wake and funeral for the late Blues Man, Mr. Bill Coday.
Visitation:
Monday June 16th 2008
12 Noon to 6pm
Wake:
6pm to 8pm
Location:
Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home
128 S 7th Street
West Memphis, Arkansas
(870)735-5855
Funeral: 12 Noon
Beautiful Zion Missionary Baptist Church
420 South 15TH Street
West Memphis, Arkansas
(870)732-9015
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| Anna and Bill Coday |
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 Bill Coday Born May 10, 1942 in Coldwater, Mississippi, Bill spent his younger years in Arkansas until he moved to Chicago in the early 1960's. It was in Chicago that Bill was discovered by "The Queen" Denise Lasalle. Bill was signed to Denise's Label and recorded several singles. It was 1971 when Bill's first hit "Get Your Lies Straight" set Bill's career in high gear. Bill then went on to record for Epic Records and Echo Records. He finally decided to get his own label B&J records based in Memphis, TN. Bill was a close friend of the Chilltin Circuit and a personal friend of the Chittlin Circuit's editor. He will be missed greatly |
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 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bo Diddley died Monday, surrounded by family and loved ones at his home in Archer, Florida, a family spokeswoman said. Diddley died of heart failure, his family said. The world-renowned guitarist and vocalist, who was known for his hybrid hits that melded rock and blues, was 79. Tracks like "Who Do You Love?" and "Before You Accuse Me" became synonymous with Diddley. His signature beat laid the foundation for rock 'n' roll for decades. The rhythm on tracks such as "Who Do You Love?" and "Bo Diddley" became known as the "Bo Diddley" beat. "This distinctive, African-based 5/4 rhythm pattern (which goes bomp-bomp-bomp bomp-bomp) was picked up from Diddley by other artists and has been a distinctive and recurring element in rock 'n' roll through the decades," according to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Diddley was a contemporary of Chuck Berry, Fats Domino and Elvis Presley. Diddley was born Ellas Bates McDaniel in McComb, Mississippi. He was inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in January 1987. |
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 2008 Jus` Blues Music Awards Show
Thursday, August 7, 2008
The Historical Daisy 329 Beale Street Downtown Memphis Tennessee The 2008 Jus` Blues Music Awards Show will salute a number Blues & Soul music artists & industry professionals for their artistry, outstanding accomplishments and significant contributions to the genre. The 2008 Jus` Blues Music Awards Show voting period is NOW OPEN. For a limited time, members and patrons of JusBluesMusic.com can vote online for their favorite artist, song, radio DJ and various other categories. All the public tallies will be rendered and submitted with the Jus` Blues Music Selection Committee. The nominee(s) with the most submissions will be the winner of the particular category. The 2008 Jus` Blues Music Awards Nominee categories are following and the Voting Ballot link is right HERE or visit the Jus Blues Music Foundation ( http://www.jusbluesmusicfoundation.org ) for more information. |
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 Award Show Poster We have now learned that the Bay Area Blues Society in Oakland, California has awarded the Chittlin Circuit Magazine the Best Blues Publication for 2008. As mentioned before it is a pleasure to know that all of the hard work and dedication that is put into a project in noticed by others. The Chittlin Circuit Magazine is read by music lovers all over the country and is the perfect publication for artist of all kinds to promote their music, plays, books and movies. Many artists send us their project just to get our input. Just ask Little Junior Crudup (also honored this year), we were one of the first to view his short film "The Blues". The award program hosted by the Bay Area Blues Society and the City of Oakland will be held at the Marriott Oakland City Center March 29, 2008. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit their web site bayareabluessociety.net |
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