Tribute: Frankie Beverly Was Uniquely Ours… His 20 Essential Songs Ranked
(September 19, 2024). Nine days have passed since we lost one of our greatest music icons in Frankie Beverly. His death on Sept. 10 at age 77 is one that…
Tito’s Time… It All Began And Ended With Toriano Adaryll Jackson: a tribute
(September 17, 2024). A Prince fan website (of all places) once asked, “so when did it become cool to make fun of Tito?” Most responses pointed to Eddie Murphy’s hilarious…
Beyond the Baritone: James Earl Jones’ Unsung Masterpiece and the Power of Black Love (and a killer soundtrack!)
(September 15, 2024). The late James Earl Jones, whose passing on Monday (Sept. 9) left an immeasurable void in cinema, is often remembered for his first part in the film…
RIP Greg Kihn: Rocker was a ‘Thriller’ Killer on one Billboard chart, out-dancing the King of Pop himself
(August 17, 2024). This week, the music world lost one of its most resilient rockers in Greg Kihn, who died on August 13 at age 75 from Alzheimer’s disease, according…
Last surviving founder Duke Fakir has passed; we remember the Four Tops with this ranking of their 20 best songs
(July 23, 2024). Abdul “Duke” Fakir carried the torch for the legendary Motown group the Four Tops for more than fifteen years as its last surviving founding member after the…