Wayne Rhoden

Father Goose

Father Goose and his son
Background information
Birth name Wayne Rhoden
Born July 12
Origin Pleasant Farm, St. Catherine, Jamaica
Genres Family Music, Children’s Music, Kindie rock, Reggae
Occupation(s)
Producer, Songwriter, Artist
Instruments
Vocals, Turntables
Years active 1982 – present
Website goosehut.com

Wayne Rhoden is a music producer, singer and songwriter who is professionally known as the artist Father Goose Music, and is a member of the popular Grammy-winning group “Dan Zanes and Friends” and is also known as Rankin Don and Don Chibaka.

Biography

Wayne Rhoden (Music), known professionally as Father Goose, is a Jamaican-born producer, singer, songwriter.[1][2][3]

He made a name for himself in the underground circuit in Jamaica and on the streets of Brooklyn, New York under the personas of Rankin Don[4] and Don Chibaka. As Father Goose[5] he performs children’s music, Kindie rock, and reggae-fied nursery rhymes, often in the “Dan Zanes and Friends” ensemble, including in a series of Disney videos entitled “House Party Time.”

Early life

Wayne Rhoden was born in Jamaica to Joyce and James Rhoden and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Like many musical artists, his debut performance occurred at a young age. He recalls that his first singing performance happened at the age of five, using his family and friends as his audience. On subsequent occasions he would serve as DJ for parties thrown by his parents.[6] Later he performed in a PTA-hosted Ash Wednesday fundraising fair at his Ewarton grade school.

He attended Erasmus High School in Brooklyn, New York, then went on to pursue a career in electrical engineering. But as fate would have it, he was drawn to his first love, music.

Musical career

In the 1980s as Rankin Don he recorded the hits Can’t Find Me Love and Baddest DJ and in the 90s the Real McCoy, Black Queen, and Green Card. He was later introduced to producers who urged him to record for the mainstream labels. He has performed at concerts with some of reggae’s well-known artists including, Gregory Isaacs, Andre, Sleepy Worder, Lloyd D Stiff, and Blacka Ranks; Grammy nominees Beres Hammond and Freddie McGregor; and past Grammy winners Shabba Ranks, Shaggy, and Beenie Man.

His relationship with musician Dan Zanes was initiated by his mother, who while working for Zanes, suggested that he should meet her son and check out his talent.[7]

In the 2000s as Father Goose he was featured on several Dan Zanes albums such as Rocket Ship Beach and Catch That Train! and also released three of his own albums: Color with Father Goose, It’s a Bam Bam Diddly,[8] and Bashment Time.

In 2008 as Don Chibaka he gave his performance on the Etcetera single Dance Like That (Remix) featuring Richie Stephens and Kevin Lyttle.

Personal life

Father Goose on life support

Rhoden is the father of two. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and his son (Little Goose) who also sings and performs in his father’s band.

In 2007, Rhoden discovered he had kidney failure. He received a kidney in December 2015 after eight years on dialysis, twice on life support and other complications. The kidney transplant was successful: he has made a full recovery and is currently still performing and hosting music workshops for children.

Celebrate Brooklyn, a Lead Belly Project, 2016

Discography

Rankin Don

Don Chibaka

Father Goose Music

Awards and Nominations

References

  1. ↑ BRIC Arts -- Media House; Johnathan Leif (producer) (August 2, 2008). "Father Goose". Caught in the Act -- Art in Brooklyn. Season 1. Episode 7. Brooklyn Public Network (formerly BCAT (Brooklyn Community Access Television)). BIT (Brooklyn Independent Television). Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  2. ↑ jamarch. "Jamaican Born 'Father Goose' Wins Children's Grammy Award". Jamaicans.com News and Events Archives. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  3. ↑ R. Anthony Kugler (2009). "Rhoden, Wayne". Encyclopedia.com. Contemporary Black Biography. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  4. ↑ Rob Kenner (February 17, 2008). "From Dancehall Rapper to Nursery Rhymer". The New York Times. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  5. ↑ Michele Norris (interviewer) (January 1, 2008). "Father Goose: It's a Bam Bam Diddly". National Public Radio. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  6. ↑ Billy Heller (October 20, 2007). "Just Kidding: Musical Goose takes flight". The New York Post. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  7. ↑ Josh Goldfein (May 16, 2006). "Brooklyn Zoo". The Village Voice. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Reggae Music: Top Reggae Albums & Songs". Billboard. 2007-11-10. Retrieved 2016-10-11.
  9. ↑ "49th Annual Grammy Awards - Press Room Photos and Images". Getty Images. 2007-02-11. Retrieved 2016-10-11.
  10. ↑ http://www.grammy.com/nominees/search?artist=&field_nominee_work_value=Catch+That+Train&year=2006&genre=4
  11. ↑ "It's A Bam Bam Diddly". Parents-choice.org. Retrieved 2016-10-11.
  12. ↑ Past Independent Music Awards Nominees (1st-14th Annual). "Past IMA Programs". Independent Music Awards. Retrieved 2016-10-11.

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