R.I.P. Rob Base: The Man Behind One of Hip-Hop’s Greatest and Last True Party Anthems
(May 23, 2026) – “I Wanna Rock Right Now!” Those five immortal words launched one of the greatest party anthems — and one of the most important hip-hop records —…
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Drake Beats Michael Jackson’s Numbers — but Not His Moment
Drake is Leading Projections for Next Week’s Charts; Final Billboard Placements Are Not Official Until Billboard Publishes Them (May 22, 2026) – Drake is about to do what Drake has…
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…