‘Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow’
George Morton came and went like a shadow, producing great '60s singles for the Shangri-Las and Janis Ian,…
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Silenced: Magic Slim’s ‘Raw, Unadultered Chicago Blues’
Remembering MAGIC SAM, keeper of the flame of 'raw, unadulterated Chicago blues,' who passed away on February 21.…
‘What a Hero’: ALS Claims Guitarist ‘Dangerous’ Dan Toler, 64
A versatile, distinctive Southern rock guitarist, Dangerous Dan Toler succumbed to Lou Gehrig's Disease on Feb. 25. 'He…
Bobby Sharp, Heart Unchained
Remembering BOBBY SHARP, who passed away on January 28. Sharp wrote Ray Charles's #1 R&B/#9 pop hit of…
Cleotha Staples, 78, Is Called Home
Remembering CLEOTHA STAPLES, Pops Staples' firstborn child and a vital element in the Staple Singers' success. Afflicted with…
Ranchers 4 Peace Mark Trayvon Martin Anniversary, Ready 2nd EP
RANCHERS 4 PEACE, the father-daughter duo of Charles and Ray Duncan, marks the anniversary of the Trayvon Martin…
Breaking News: Chubby Checker Says Penis Measuring App Damages His Reputation. Question: What Reputation?
Chubby's riled up about the Chubby Checker App. He should be thankful for the publicity.
Talking Animals Seeks Your Support
NPR's Talking Animals, hosted by Deep Roots columnist DUNCAN STRAUSS, is in the midst of a fundraising drive.…
Gutless Vandals Desecrate Tommy Johnson’s Grave; Eddie C. Campbell Benefit Set
Gutless vandals desecrate Delta blues giant TOMMY JOHNSON's grave; benefit set for Chicago blues guitar great EDDIE C.…
Alicia Olatuja: Inauguration Day Heat
Unheralded in a lineup of superstars, ALICIA OLATUJA became the big news of the 2013 Presidential Inauguration ceermonies…