Maurice White (1941 – 2016) – Be Ever Wonderful
We’re losing them fast. This article is a tribute to one of Chicago’s own – the latest music icon whose time on earth has ended, but whose legacy never will.…
The 25 Greatest Earth, Wind & Fire Songs
With Maurice White’s passing on February 4, 2016, the music world lost yet another great legend. Maurice White was the innovative founder and leader of the venerable R&B/pop/funk/jazz band Earth,…
The Best Falsetto Singers – A “Men Only” Club
This week, I explore and rank the 25 best falsetto singers of all time. Then, for good measure, I add a list of ten honorable mentions because, well, one list…
Black History: 100 Greatest Black Musicians – Part IV
We’ve just completed Black Music Month, 2015, and with that comes the last of my special four-part series of the 100 Greatest Black Musicians of All Time. To recap, we…
Chicago’s 25 Best Musicians – a Tribute to the Cubs!
With the Chicago Cubs advancing to the World Series for the first time since 1945, djrobblog pays tribute to the Windy City with an updated countdown of the 25 greatest…