Ollan Christopher Bell, better known at Chris James, the co-founder of the 70's hit making soul group The Natural Four, discusses his music career and life stories covered in his memoir, "Music Saved My Life, From Darkness Into The Light, My Life As A 70's R&B/Soul Singer."

James is the husband of jazz and blues diva, Zakiya Hooker.  In addition to producing all five of Zakiya Hooker's albums, he also produced the final John Lee Hooker CD "Face to Face." In addition, James is also the president and co-owner of the John Lee Hooker Boom Boom Recording Studio in Douglasville, Georgia. His last project was a compilation of jazz standards entitled, "Tenderly, Unplugged." 

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Jan. 10, 2018.

Ollan Christopher Bell, better known at Chris James, the co-founder of the 70's hit making soul group The Natural Four, discusses his music career and life stories covered in his memoir, "Music Saved My Life, From Darkness Into The Light, My Life As A 70's R&B/Soul Singer."

James is the husband of jazz and blues diva, Zakiya Hooker.  In addition to producing all five of Zakiya Hooker's albums, he also produced the final John Lee Hooker CD "Face to Face." In addition, James is also the president and co-owner of the John Lee Hooker Boom Boom Recording Studio in Douglasville, Georgia. His last project was a compilation of jazz standards entitled, "Tenderly, Unplugged." 

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Jan. 10, 2018.

Heart disease remains the number one killer of women in the US, killing more women than breast and lung cancer combined. Dr. Jacqueline Eubany, author of “Women & Heart Disease: The Real Story”, is on a mission to educate women about heart health. Listen to her Doctor Insider Success Story about her life and career as a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, as well as the ever-changing world of medicine. 

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Jan. 10, 2018.

Heart disease remains the number one killer of women in the US, killing more women than breast and lung cancer combined. Dr. Jacqueline Eubany, author of “Women & Heart Disease: The Real Story”, is on a mission to educate women about heart health. Listen to her Doctor Insider Success Story about her life and career as a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, as well as the ever-changing world of medicine. 

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Jan. 10, 2018.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Quality of Life Show!

On This Episode:

- Music Saved My Life - Ollan Christopher Bell, better known at Chris James, the co-founder of the 70's hit making soul group The Natural Four, discusses his memoir, "Music Saved My Life, From Darkness Into The Light, My Life As A 70's R&B/Soul Singer."

- Doctor Insider - Dr. Jacqueline Eubany, author of “Women & Heart Disease: The Real Story”, talks about her life and career as a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist.

- Bet You Didn’t Know – Editor and writer Becky Baines talks about the new National Geographic Kids Book, “Bet You Didn't Know: Fascinating, Far-out, Fun-tastic Facts!”

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Quality of Life Show!

On This Episode:

- Music Saved My Life - Ollan Christopher Bell, better known at Chris James, the co-founder of the 70's hit making soul group The Natural Four, discusses his memoir, "Music Saved My Life, From Darkness Into The Light, My Life As A 70's R&B/Soul Singer."

- Doctor Insider - Dr. Jacqueline Eubany, author of “Women & Heart Disease: The Real Story”, talks about her life and career as a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist.

- Bet You Didn’t Know – Editor and writer Becky Baines talks about the new National Geographic Kids Book, “Bet You Didn't Know: Fascinating, Far-out, Fun-tastic Facts!”

Madrid is unlike many of the hot spots visited in Spain – like Valencia or Barcelona.  Because it is located at the geographic center of the Iberian Peninsula there are no water related or port activities to schedule.  Instead, Madrid is a bustling all urban town where tourists eat, drink, shop, walk, see museums… repeat. It is a lively capital city with many bars, diverse dining opportunities, coffee houses, grand and tiny boutique shopping areas, and parks.

From designer shopping on Calle de Serrano to the National Archaeological Museum of Spain, travel writer Linda Kissam “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva” talks about her adventures in Madrid, Spain, where she enjoyed four fabulous days of local cuisine, history and culture…and shopping! 

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Jan. 7, 2018.

Madrid is unlike many of the hot spots visited in Spain – like Valencia or Barcelona.  Because it is located at the geographic center of the Iberian Peninsula there are no water related or port activities to schedule.  Instead, Madrid is a bustling all urban town where tourists eat, drink, shop, walk, see museums… repeat. It is a lively capital city with many bars, diverse dining opportunities, coffee houses, grand and tiny boutique shopping areas, and parks.

From designer shopping on Calle de Serrano to the National Archaeological Museum of Spain, travel writer Linda Kissam “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva” talks about her adventures in Madrid, Spain, where she enjoyed four fabulous days of local cuisine, history and culture…and shopping! 

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Jan. 7, 2018.

From the Kentucky Bourbon Trail to the Central Kentucky Theatre, Stephanie McMillin, Executive Director of the Springfield Tourism Commission, talks about Spring in Springfield, Kentucky.

Nestled in the heart of Kentucky, a region known for its “Bourbon, Horses and History”, Springfield is the ancestral home of Abraham Lincoln’s family, and is on the Lincoln Scenic Byway, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, TransAmerica Bicycle Trail, the Barn Quilt Trail and Kentucky Fiber Trail. The region boasts numerous outdoor activities including golf, hiking and bicycling, birding and wildlife watching, along with fishing and canoeing. There are numerous historic, art and cultural sites to experience, as well as events that range from musical performances to a variety of annual festivals. 

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Jan. 7, 2018.

From the Kentucky Bourbon Trail to the Central Kentucky Theatre, Stephanie McMillin, Executive Director of the Springfield Tourism Commission, talks about Spring in Springfield, Kentucky.

Nestled in the heart of Kentucky, a region known for its “Bourbon, Horses and History”, Springfield is the ancestral home of Abraham Lincoln’s family, and is on the Lincoln Scenic Byway, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, TransAmerica Bicycle Trail, the Barn Quilt Trail and Kentucky Fiber Trail. The region boasts numerous outdoor activities including golf, hiking and bicycling, birding and wildlife watching, along with fishing and canoeing. There are numerous historic, art and cultural sites to experience, as well as events that range from musical performances to a variety of annual festivals. 

This Big Blend Radio interview originally aired live on BlogTalkRadio.com on Jan. 7, 2018.