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…
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…
Richard Roundtree’s Death Recasts Spotlight on ‘Shaft’ and its Iconic Soundtrack: A Winning Combo
Legendary actor Richard Roundtree, renowned for his role in the 1971 box-office hit 'Shaft', has passed away at age 81. 'Shaft’ was a milestone in American cinema, breaking racial barriers…
For late musicians Jimmy Buffett, Steve Harwell and Gary Wright, chart success didn’t match their immense talents
(September 10, 2023). Between them, the late Jimmy Buffett, the late Gary Wright and the late Steve Harwell (former frontman for the group Smash Mouth) recorded more than 55 studio…