Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: 10 Artists Who Can Thank One Body of Work for Their Entry
(January 4, 2025). Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is one of music’s highest honors, a recognition of artistry, influence, and impact on the music’s history. But…
‘Never Too Much,’ But Not Enough: CNN’s Luther Vandross Documentary Hits the Right Notes—Mostly
(January 2, 2025). CNN’s long-awaited Luther Vandross documentary, Never Too Much, debuted on New Year’s Day, just months before the 20th anniversary of Vandross’ passing. Known for his silky tenor-baritone…
Soundtrack of Loss: How John Amos’ Iconic Role as James Evans, Sr. Was Immortalized Through Music
(December 31, 2024). We lost one of our greatest actors — John Amos — in 2024. It was in October that we learned of his passing two months earlier (of…
How a Wednesday Christmas Turned the Billboard Charts Into Santa’s Playground
(December 31, 2024). Nothing spices up the Billboard charts like a calendar quirk, and this year’s midweek Christmas proved once again that timing is everything — especially when it comes…
R.I.P. Jimmy Carter – Rock-and-Roll president, Black music’s first White House advocate…oh, and a nuke hero, too!
(December 29, 2024). There was kind of a groovy side to former president Jimmy Carter…a side that his peanut-farming, country boy image overshadowed during much of the time he spent…