Biography: Mabon "Teenie" Hodges, Mac Arnold, Marie Bradley, Marie Bradley, Marie Knight, Mario, Mario Vazquez, Mario Winans, Marion Abernathy, Marion Williams,

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Mabon "Teenie" Hodges Biography, Photos, Pictures

Rhythm guitarist Mabon “Teenie” Hodges was an indispensable ingredient of the Memphis Soul sound of the 1970s Along with his brothers, Leroy (bass) and Charles (organ), he generated the chugging, bluesy grooves and smooth rhythms that, particularly with singer Al Green, have become a prominent part of American music history

Southpaw bassist and South Carolina native Mac Arnold was only ten years old when he and his brother built a guitar out of a gas can, a couple strips of wood, a handful of nails, and some screen wire

Marie Bradley Biography, Photos, Pictures

Quite a fleeting presence in classic blues, Marie Bradley cut a handful of sides and is also thought to have helped write ditties howled by other artists, although once again nothing particularly famous

This artist performs with L Andre Patterson and the SHOP Choir and should not be confused with the late ’20s classic blues singer of the same name ~ Eugene Chadbourne, All Music Guide

Marie Knight Biography, Photos, Pictures

Versatile singer Marie Knight recorded gospel with the Millionaires, also cutting some nice pop-soul in the early ’60s, and some jump-blues and doo wop-flavored R&B

Born and raised in Baltimore, Mario started improving his natural vocal skills while singing along with his mom using a karaoke machine at home The promising singer was discovered at the age of 11 in a local talent show

Mario Vazquez Biography, Photos, Pictures

Born and raised in the Bronx, Mario Vazquez made news in 2005 gossip circles when he left the television show American Idol for undisclosed “personal reasons” just after making it into the final 12

Mario Winans Biography, Photos, Pictures

The most visible Winans family member outside the world of gospel, Mario Winans gravitated toward percussion at an early age and eventually learned piano Immediately after graduating from high school, he began a production career

Marion Abernathy Biography, Photos, Pictures

Marion Abernathy, otherwise known as “the Blues Woman,” was one of a handful of artists who played a key role in starting Specialty Records In 1944, founder Art Rupe, having felt cheated in his first partnership in a record label, put together what was then known as Juke Box Records

Marion Williams Biography, Photos, Pictures

With an amazing grace, a powerful, yet lyrical voice and unmatched improvisation skills, Marion Williams punctuated her sanctified shouting with gut-wrenching growls, low moans, joyful whoops and soaring, angelic falsettos that made her one of the most influential singers in gospel music