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Walter Martin Rogers
Walter Martin Rogers
Recording artist from early 60's. Hit song Love Machine. In his early 20’s he and moved to Nashville, TN to record because during that time early 60 blacks didn't have a place to record. He was a rising artist but was found dead in Tennessee at the age of 28, he had changed his name to Rodge Martin.
Submitted by Charlotte Wilson to the Black Heritage of Rockdale County FB Page
From You Tube: Rodge Martin was based in Nashville, and started performing as part of the Jimmy Church Revue. He hooked up with Hoss Allen,who became his manager, and his first 45 - "Loving Machine" with "When She Touches Me" on the flip - was released on Bragg. He would release a second 45 on Dot in what appears to be a licensing deal set up by Allen - Allen would book sessions in Nashville and Muscle Shoals and record his artists then lease the recordings to a variety of labels. "Wasted Nights" was his third 45, and again it seems that this was recorded in the south, probably at MSS, then leased to the New Jersey label. It's a classic southern sound and Rodge has a great rough, pleading tenor with a nice little quiver in his voice. There are a couple of biographies for Rodge Martin on the web, and they state that he only released three 45s before suffering a fatal heart attack, but there was a follow-up to this one on Newark 222, made up of a pair of great deep soul tunes, "When She Touches Me" with "Two Women" on the flip. Presumably "When She Touches Me" is a straight reissue of the flip of the Bragg 45 and it may well be a posthumous release. Rodge also recorded a storming uptempo duet with Jimmy Church called "Soul Shack", which is currently available on a CD called "The Rich Records Story." He also appeared on several episodes of Hoss Allen's superb TV show "The !!! Beat"
Marcus Printup
Marcus Printup
Jazz Musician, writer
Xavier Gordon
All About Jazz - Xavier Gordon
Fulfilling a dream: Conyers jazz pianist Xavier Gordon plans coming-home performance, fundraiser
Xavier Gordon releases X marks the spot
June 2023
featuring Angie Stone, Marcus Miller, Gerald Albright and many more
Teresa Hamm-Smith, Author Hero Book Launch
Teresa Hamm Smith introducing her first children's book:
Hero Finds His Voice
Theresa Hamm sings at the Atlanta Civic Opera
Theresa Hamm sings at the Atlanta Civic Opera
Donnell Carr, Instrumental Gospel Jazz
Eddie "Tad" Hamm
Was a primitive sculptor. There were several articles in the Rockdale citizen with him and some of his art work. It went on to say that no one will know how valuable any of his artwork was because he would just give it away. He would also write poetry. In his younger years he would take Whites Chapel to note singing contests where they won most of the competitions. He was born April 1, 1899. He lived in an old ramshackle house on 138 until his health started to fail.
Derwin Daniels
Derwin Daniels plays with the Covington-based Drive Time Band, has performed around the country and overseas, including years of touring with the legendary “Sugarfoot” and the Ohio Players.
Dr. Joe Lester
Conyers Dentist and Author
He has published his 4th book, "Baptized By Fire".
Conyers dentist tells church feud story in newest book— 'Baptized By Fire'
Electa Rome Parks
Author
After successfully self-publishing her debut novels, The Ties That Bind and Loose Ends, New American Library, a division of Penguin Group, bought the rights. Electa signed a three-book deal with New American Library. She has become a best-selling author of several mainstream and erotic novels.
Damion Gordon
Up and Coming Actor
Damion has landed roles in short films and web series and he has made a few TV appearances on major networks.
Credits: Redeemed 2020
Fatal Attraction 2018
Jonathan Giles
Rising star on the comedy circuit; recently participated in NBC-Universal's Breakout Festival in Chicago; opportunity for tv execs and talent development from NBC to be introduced to up and coming talent.
Jonathan is the host of Colored Commentary a stand-up show in Hollywood. He’s the creator of the I’M TRYING web series and has written for NBC’s late night show “A Little Late with Lilly Singh”
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