R.I.P. Dennis Locorriere: The Voice Behind a Great Song and My Juvenile 1979 Imagination
(May 20, 2026) – There are probably more dignified ways to pay tribute to Dennis Locorriere, the soulful lead singer of Dr. Hook who died Saturday at 76, than admitting…
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Music Jeopardy 53! The Show Mustn’t Go On — Guess These Clues About Artists Who’ve Recently Cancelled Shows/Tours
(May 19, 2026) – Welcome to Music Jeopardy 53! It’s the weekly music challenge where the blog provides the clues… and you provide the responses. Each clue has point values…
The Late Clarence Carter Made Us Cry and Laugh… Then Laugh Harder!
(May 18, 2026) – I was about four years old when I first heard the song “Patches” by Clarence Carter. Even at that tender age, I knew it was depicting…
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The 2026 R&B Chart Battle Nobody Saw Coming: Chris Brown vs. MJ’s ‘Thriller’
(May 14, 2026) – It’s been well known that R&B superstar Chris Brown regards Michael Jackson as one of his biggest influences and idols. He memorably paid multiple tributes to…
Michael Jackson’s ‘Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough’ Sets Historic Hot 100 Record
‘Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough’ Returns After 47 Years — A non-holiday-related Hot 100 Record? (May 12, 2026) – When it comes to the record-setting Michael biopic — now…