David Ruffin

Band Members: Otis Redding had a accompany band known as the “BarKays.” The band included: Jimmie King- guitar, Ronnie Caldwell-electric organ, Phalon Jones-saxophone, and Carl Cunningham-drums, Ben Cauley trumpet, and James Alexander Bassist. Four of the six members passed away with Otis in a fatal plane crash. Since then this group was rebuilt by Cauley and Alexander. It continues to thrive on the soulful foundation left by its original members. To this day the BarKays still sing backup for rising stars. Bio: Otis Redding known as “The King of Southern Soul” began his career in Dawson Georgia in his youth. Redding made a name for himself in local bands as well as performing in local talent shows. He was heavily influenced by little Richard and later became part of his backup band known as “The Upsetters.” As his career kept pushing forward, Redding worked in the band of Johnny Jenkins, and took advantage of an opportunity to record with him. They Recorded "These Arms of Mine" during a session, and it became an R&B hit. In August of 1962, he came to the attention of Stax Records and signed a record deal. Redding's solo career began with the help of that first hit. In 1965 and 1966, when "Mr. Pitiful," "I've Been Loving You Too Long," and "I Can't Turn You Loose," were released it put Redding at the top. It was his passion on the “chitlin' circuit” (Black entertainment radio) that made Redding, one the most popular black entertainers of that time. Redding's success was…

The Three Mississippians I will be writing about Ida B. Wells, Jim Henson, and David Ruffin. I chose to write about these three because their names are much known in the world. I will explain a little about the history and share their story in my words. A woman known for civil rights activist was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi on July 16, 1862 by the name of Ida B. Wells. She was born a slave before Abraham Lincoln became the Emancipation Proclamation. Both of her parents James and…

computer system. Back Orifice has enabled Hacktivists to encrypt, code and exploit injustices around the world (“Back Orifice.”). Similarly, the Hacktivist group, Anonymous, influenced the public through internet platforms such as YouTube and Facebook. Lulz Security (a recently disbanded Hacktivist group) worked to eliminate pornogoraphy and warn corporations of security flaws within their organizations (“By Submitting...”). There are also many notable Hacktivist individuals who enlightened the…

of disobedience. The next few books talk about the quest for the “Promised Land”. It starts with the book of Joshua where the holy war was engaged. The Israel’s need for continuing faith to the one true God was a big overall emphasis. Judges showed God’s constant rescue of his people despite their lack of keeping covenant with him. The book of Ruth takes you through the story of the loyalty to God that was found through Judges. Life in a place that REMAINED loyal to God during the time of the…

mother cries out not to kill her son and to give him to the other woman. Solomon knows this is the real mother because she would rather give her son away than kill him. However the fake mom is fine with keeping half a dead son. The Baby in this story is the kingdom. Jeroboam is the fake mother in the story because he accepted a divided kingdom.Moses and David represent the real mom who doesn’t accept half a child. Jeroboam should have refused the kingdom just like Moses and David did. Solomon’s…

Not only is David running away for his life in 1 Samuel 25, but he also has to deal with people who do not respect him and challenge his honor. The man named Nabal is just one example of someone who does not believe David has honor, which he displays and then surprisingly, his household does not act in accordance with his position. Why do Nabal’s men and wife Abigail go behind Nabal’s back to appease David, when that is the exact opposite of what Nabal does as the head of the household? The main…

harness and that He will be there for me through all the ups and downs in my life. Dear Diary, Going to a Christian school has helped build my worldview. Since I go to a Christian school I am able to dig deeper into the Bible each and everyday. In middle school we learned about so many things from the Bible. In eighth grade we read a lot about King David in the books of first and second Samuel. David was chosen to be king not by his physical appearance but has what it took to be…

The article I will be evaluating is “Evaluating King David: Old Problems and Recent Scholarship” by David A. Bosworth. At the time David Bosworth wrote the article he was a Professor at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. The article appeared in the Catholic Biblical Quarterly in 2006. The article addresses the controversies of King David. The Books of Samuel have caused the reputation of King David to come under question. The consequences to King David’s reputation have been caused by…

What is the implication of Davidic Covenant to the general mankind? Description: David Covenant is all about the promises made by God to David. It revolves around the establishment of House for David who would bring forth Solomon to rule the Throne and make a Temple for David. In the Old Testament, there are too many covenants and they include Covenant between God and mankind, people and groups, between God and Noah, God and Abraham and others. Among all the covenants, the covenant between God…

“The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!” Israel is a holy place for worship: this holy place has been damaged from the battles fought here and the soldiers who have been slain here. The battle that has taken place here is a reference to the battle that had been fought between David and Goliath. “Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.” Let the daughters rejoice that the war is over,…