It's Monday, and it's time for music! Sadly, it's also time for a Rock and Roll Induction - actually, a triple induction.
Who are the Music Moves Me bloggers?
We are a group of music loving bloggers who blog about music each Sunday or Monday (or even later in the week). If you have music to share with us, you are most welcome to join! (Music Posts Only-meaning at least one music video, please! Otherwise, your post link may be labeled "No Music" or even removed.) We have occasional theme weeks, but you are welcome to ignore the theme and use music of your choice. Why not join us? You don't have to sing, or play an instrument. All music lovers are welcome.
Today, our theme is: You Pick. Three more greats have joined Rock and Roll Heaven, and it's time for a tribute.
First, Chuck Negron, co-founder of Three Dog Night, who died February 2 from heart failure and COPD at the age of 83. I loved his distinctive voice. What I didn't know is that, like me, Negron grew up in the Bronx, a borough of New York City.
Originally singing doo-wop, he also performed several times with the Rondells at the age of 15. Subsequently, Negron joined up with two fellow college students to form Three Dog Night in 1967.
We may hear the Three Dog Night hit Joy to the World a lot this week. Let's listen to a some other songs first.
A pre-Three Dog Night recording of Negron, who went by the name of Chuck Rondell for this recording. The song was arranged by David Gates, who went on to his own fame with Bread.
An Old Fashioned Love Song, from 1971.
One of my favorite Three Dog Night songs: Out in the Country. from 1970.
And now, the song you've been waiting for with Chuck Negron belting out the now-famed beginning about a certain bullfrog. Here's Joy to the World.
Next: LaMonte McLemore, actor, photographer, vocalist, and founding member of The Fifth Dimension, died February 3 at the age of 90 after suffering a stroke.
Let's travel back to 1969 with The Fifth Dimension cover of Age of Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In.
1967's fun Paper Cup.
Finally, Brad Arnold, founder and lead singer from 3 Doors Down died Saturday at the age of 47. The cause of death was kidney cancer.
Their breakout hit from 2000, written by Arnold when he was 15 and in math class, Kryptonite, is still perhaps their most known.
And that's still another sad induction wrap. May these three musicians rest in peace.
Join me again next week for another episode of Music Moves Me.
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