Goody Goody - Marie Adams & The Three Tons of Joy

According to The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul, Marie Adams was referred to as “TV Mama” by her bandmates because of her “big wide screen.” She was also a Founding Mother of R&B who cut come great sides for Peacock in the 1950′s and 1960′s. Born Ollie Marie Givens in Linden, Texas in 1925, the future Marie Adams began her recording career in nearby Houston on Don Robey’s Peacock imprint. Her first release in 1952, “I Gonna Play the Honky Tonks” was an R&B hit as was her well-received cover of Johnny Ace’s “My Song” the following year. Her work with Peacock won her attention from Johnny Otis, who recruited her to join his road show in concert and on record through the late ’50′s. She also recorded with Capitol as part of Three Tons of Joy and cut some solo sides before rejoining Otis’ group in the early ’70′s. “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want to learn more about Blues news and Fathers of the Blues, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band! -  ”LIKE”