The Playground with Eddie Fluellen

Sadly, we recently lost Mary Wilson, one of the original and founding members of The Supremes. Though Ms. Wilson had long since left the group, that didn't stop Scherrie Payne, Susaye Green, and Joyce Vincent, collectively known as THE FORMER LADIES OF THE SUPREMES from carrying on. For years, FLOS have performed the hits of The Supremes to packed houses all over the world continuing in The Supremes tradition of class, beauty, glamour and style. And each one of these ladies is a star in her own right with a number of credits to their individual names. For example, what is Ms. Payne's connection to the 1971 smash hit, "Want Ads" (The Honey Cone)? What hugely popular 70's group was Ms.Vincent a founding member? SCHERRIE PAYNE and JOYCE VINCENT of the FORMER LADIES OF THE SUPREMES are on THE PLAYGROUND .... WHERE THE PLAYERS PLAY. #theplayground #wheretheplayersplay #podnationtv #eddiefluellen #formerladiesofthesupremes #theresagoss #listenandlearn

First guest... Mr. Phillip Ingram, lead vocalist and co-founder of former Motown Recording Artist, SWITCH; featured vocalist with Sheena Easton; featured vocalist with a host of recording artists including Quincy Jones, and older brother and Grammy winning artist, James Ingram. Oh, and did I mention featured vocalist and performer in the movie "My Best Friend's Wedding"? This man has quite the resumé and I've barely scratched the surface. Tune in and catch up with this most talented musician! On The Playground..... Where the players play!#PlaygroundWithEddieFluellen#OnThePlayground#PodNationTVSHOW LESS

Musician, Songwriter, Producer and now Author "SWITCH, DEBARGE, MOTOWN and ME"Greg has done so much both in and outside of the music industry. Listen as one of my mentors drops major knowledge on the ups and downs of his life, the ups and downs of the music business..... and offers the best advice ever. #ThePlaygroundWithEddieFluellen#PodNationTV#WhereThePlayersPlay

It all began with the the punk funk master himself, Rick James. Imagine the stories from that crazy, creative, rockin', funkin' and rollin' time! What was it like to work with the legend himself? Teena Marie? The Mary Jane Girls? Shall I go on? Meet Lanise Hughes (Drums), Nate Hughes (Percussion) & Tom McDermott (Guitars) of Rick James' ORIGINAL Stone City Band.....on The Playground....Where The Players Play. #theplayground #wheretheplayersplay #eddiefluellen#podnation#originalstonecityband

Through Michael McGloiry's opening guitar solo on the hit song, "There'll Never Be", the world is introduced to Motown recording artist, SWITCH. But, that is hardly Michael's introduction. How about performing with and/or writing and producing for Jermaine Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Leon Haywood, Lenny Williams, Cheryl Lynn, Janet Jackson just to name a few? Check him out.....on The Playground .... Where the Players Play. #theplayground#wheretheplayersplay #podnationtv#eddiefluellen #michaelmcgloiry

Andrew Brown, Recording engineer to the stars. A master of sound. No wonder he's been called upon by such giants as El DeBarge, Lenny Kravitz, André Crouch, and the list goes on. He's engineered for the hit TV show, "A Different World" and the box office smash, "A Time To Kill". Oh, and did I mention he is also hired out to play drums?From his studio at Brown Sound Entertainment, listen as Andrew explains his approach to recording. On The Playground....Where The Players Play. #theplayground #wheretheplayersplay #podnation#eddiefluellen #brownsoundentertainmentReplyForward

If you were fortunate enough to catch a performance by legendary R&B sensation, ConFunkShun, there's no way you missed their bassist! As if the show itself isn't electrifying enough, add EQ's energy and passion and you have a show that can not and will not be denied! Eric 'EQ' Young shares a little of that energy on The Playground .... Where The Players Play! #theplayground#wheretheplayersplay#podnation#eddiefluellen#ericeqyoung 

Larry Hall. Guitarist, songwriter, producer.....and nationally known sound engineer. Hall Audio Services (HAS) is one of the first called sound companies in the business on both coasts. With Larry behind the board, there is no question you're going to sound awesome! And Larry is one of the rockin'est guitarists ever! He'll be shreddin' a little on The Playground .... Where The Players Play. #theplayground #wheretheplayersplay #podnation #eddiefluellen #larryhall

Tyriq Johnson. Founder, leader and featured vocalist with Serpentine Fire, the premier Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band. Tyriq was even praised by EWF vocalist Philip Bailey, himself. He has performed with Sheena Easton, Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers and many others. Tyriq will talk about his new release "Can We Fall In Love Again", as well as tell his own story of life in the business ..... On The Playground .... Where The Players Play. #wheretheplayersplay #podnation #eddiefluellen #serpentirefireband

Percussionist extraordinaire, vocalist. With that million dollar smile of hers, listen to her tell you of her early beginnings and what it took for her to rise above the madness and become widely known along the southeast music community and beyond. She's also opened for Lil' Wayne, Leela James, Al Jarreau and many other greats. And she's only just gettin' started! The Playground .... Where The Players Play. #theplayground #wheretheplayersplay #podnation#eddiefluellen #shonniemurrell

Best known for his signature guitar licks and amazing vocal talents for R&B and master funk group CAMEO, Charlie Singleton contributed in creating the sound Cameo is best known for today. Charlie already had quite the career both in studio and on tour with a number of acts BEFORE his tenure with Cameo and he continues to remain busy today! How does he do it? What else does he have in store? Sit back. Listen. And learn.The Playground ..... Where The Players Play#theplayground#wheretheplayersplay#podnation#eddiefluellen#charliesingleton

A student of music from an extremely early age, most kids his age were outside playing while Steve Arrington was Inside playing. Listening. Learning. Applying. Always the avid student, he was playing with the greats before he himself became one of the greats. Best known not only for his hit making machine, STEVE ARRINGTON'S HALL OF FAME, his natural lead vocal style was signature and key to the platinum success of R&B group sensation, SLAVE. Steve Arrington shares his road to success .... on The Playground .... Where The Players Play. #theplayground #wheretheplayersplay #podnationtv#eddiefluellen #stevearrington

There is a reason Jannetta Warren is known as The First Lady Of Zapp! And deservedly so. Jannetta was in the music business at an early age both in the recording studio and on the road as a member of R&B legend, Roger (Troutman) & ZAPP! Her time with ZAPP was barely the beginning and hardly the end. Jannetta shares how she blazed her own path to success and became a major contributor to The Sound Of Dayton, Ohio! And who were THOSE players? Jannetta Warren will enlighten you. On the Playground .... Where The Players Play. #theplayground #wheretheplayersplay #podnationtv#eddiefluellen #jannettawarren

There is so much to know and learn in this music business. And I stress the word 'business'. If there is one who has seen the many sides of the business, that would be recording artist Gussie Miller. Oh, and then there is the 'music' part. I met Gussie through a gig I was hired to do for him, which we talk about in this segment. Immediately, Gussie shared so much of his knowledge and advice just as he does here. I highly recommend getting your notepad. Listen and learn from Gussie Miller .... on The Playground .... Where The Players Play. #theplayground #wheretheplayersplay #podnationtv #eddiefluellen #gussiemiller#listenandlearn

If you were fortunate enough to hold a ticket to see Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation tour (1990), then you definitely saw this man perform. Not only was he keyboardist and music director for Ms. Jackson but he was also her opening act, with mega hits of his own ('Turned Away', and 'Games' with its iconic groove, just to name a couple). Currently, he is keyboardist and music director for the legendary Lionel Richie. These are just two of the many greats Chuckii Booker has had the opportunity to share the stage and studio with. And the key to Mr. Booker's continued success? One bit of advice from his godfather .... a legend in his own right! Success speaks for itself.Chuckii Booker ..... on The Playground .... Where The Players Play.#theplayground #wheretheplayersplay #podnationtv#eddiefluellen #chuckiibooker#atruelegendhimself#LionelRichie#JanetJackson

At just the mention of smooth jazz pioneers SPYRO GYRA, you know it's gonna be good. Correction, amazing! No doubt, a big part of their success is keyboard virtuoso and co-leader, Tom Schuman. He started with them at their very beginning and at the ripe senior age of sixteen! Tom's journey was not without its bumps and bruises. We didn't talk about the piano falling on him at his first pro gig .... and how he completed said gig. Tom's story, just like his playing is truly amazing! For example, what unlikely connection is their between SPYRO GYRA and the great RICK JAMES? This was every bit the masterclass I hoped it would be. Tom Schuman PLAYS .... on The Playground .... Where the PLAYERS PLAY!!#theplayground #wheretheplayersplay #podnationtv #eddiefluellen  #tomschuman #spyrogyra #listenandlearn 

Known for his work as lead vocalist and songwriter with recording artist, SWITCH, what most people don't know about Akili Nickson is that his 'day job' is high powered attorney at law .... for the state of California! In tonight's segment, Akili 'pulls a SWITCH' (Sorry, I couldn't resist that.) and answers frequently asked questions regarding the music business. And not unlike all things on The Playground, this is indeed a must watch. Grab your favorite writing utensils! You're gonna need 'em.Akili Nickson .... on The Playground .... Where The Players Play. #theplayground #wheretheplayersplay #podnationtv #eddiefluellen #akilinickson#listenandlearn

Guitarist Tom McDermott of Rick James' ORIGINAL Stone City Band is the mastermind behind numerous signature guitar parts and solos on most of Rick James hits. Besides Rick, Tom can also be heard on many of the award winning artists that Rick produced such as Teena Marie, Mary Jane Girls, Temptations, and that list goes on and on. Tom will share the inspiration and the method behind some of those iconic guitar lines, and how he came to be a member of one of the busiest and hardest working bands in the business!Tom McDermott plays on The Playground .... Where the Players Play!#theplayground #wheretheplayersplay #podnationtv #eddiefluellen #tommcdermott #listenandlearn 

The Mary Jane Girls were among the forerunners of the new 'girl group' format in the mid-80's. Formed by none other than the legend himself, Rick James, these sexy ladies churned out mega hits, 'All Night Long', 'Boys' and 'In My House'. They were indeed one of the hot tickets of the day. Maxi B explains in her own words her early days and all the time leading up to the glory days of The Mary Jane Girls, and beyond. And she sets the record (and me) straight on a number of the subjects we discussed. Maxi B of The Original Mary Jane Girls..... on The Playground .... Where The Players Play. #theplayground #wheretheplayersplay #podnationtv #eddiefluellen #maxib #originalmaryjanegirls #listenandlearn 

With her wide ranging and silky smooth voice, singer-songwriter and producer LYNN DAVIS knew at a very early age what she wanted to do, and she had the drive and the focus to accomplish her goals. And it paid off from the start. She was already gaining major successes before she was hired, at 18 years of age, to be featured vocalist on record and on tour with jazz legend and keyboard master, GEORGE DUKE. Yes, that’s Lynn on one of many of my favorite tracks from Mr. Duke, “I Want You For Myself”. And that was hardly the beginning. Add to Lynn’s resumé, major tours and/or recordings with such greats as Stevie Wonder, Patrice Rushen, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, Peabo Bryson .... Shall I go on? And her songwriter and producer credits grace a litany of artists projects that this small space just doesn’t allow me to list. And best of all, Lynn is nowhere near finished! Lynn Davis shares her beautiful spirit, her story, and if you’re the fan that I am, a couple huge announcements on The Playground .... Where The Players Play.#theplayground#wheretheplayersplay#podnationtv#eddiefluellen#lynndavis#georgeduke#listenandlearn