Music Jeopardy 16: Legends We Lost in June 2025 — Play by Guessing the Clues!
(July 1, 2025). June 2025 was a tough one for the music world. It was the kind of month that had music historians busy while fans reached for both the…
‘God Only Knows’ What We’d Be Musically Without Him: A Tribute to Brian Wilson, Pop’s Tormented Genius
(June 12, 2025). There aren’t enough words to do justice to Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ sonic architect, who died Wednesday, June 11, at age 82. But there is music…
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…
When Legends Fall: The Heartbreaking Impact of Member Deaths in 30 Rock Hall of Fame Bands
In the past year, the music world mourned the loss of several members of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bands, notably including Gary Rossington (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Christine McVie (Fleetwood…
Prince and Michael Jackson – 1958 Was a Great Year!
For popular music, 1958 was arguably the greatest year from a number of perspectives. It was the year that Billboard began publishing its flagship singles chart, the Hot 100 –…