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The Ultimate Jim Steinman Tribute: the most objective, impartial (and extensive) ranking of his greatest tunes!
(April 23, 2020). As most people reading this know by now, the legendary singer/songwriter/producer (whose greatest contributions weren’t necessarily in that order) Jim Steinman died Monday, April 19. He was…
For Prince – It’s been an active 5 years since his passing; full of tributes, deluxe releases, Paisley Park, more…
(April 21, 2021). Prince died five years ago today. And in the five years since, few artists – dead or alive – can claim to have had as active an…
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With Luther Vandross, the first and last word was almost always “Love”
(April 21, 2020). Yesterday, fans around the world commemorated what would have been Luther Vandross’ 70th birthday had the late soul icon lived. He died on July 1, 2005 at…
‘Soul Train’ + Queen: How “I Want to Break Free” soundtracked the show’s most humanitarian moment.
(April 19, 2021). This is the story of humanity being found in one of the least expected places decades ago, involving a little Latino kid named Jessie, the rock group…
Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic: the first Soul/R&B “band” to top the Hot 100 in almost 30 years!
(April 12, 2021). It’s official. Silk Sonic’s “Leave the Door Open” is the new No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 (dated April 17). It displaces Lil Nas X’s…