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A Six-Pack of Contenders for the Country Music Hall of Fame
Mickey Gilley, the Dixie Chicks, Brooks and Dunn, and Lynn Anderson all make our list of overlooked stars who deserve a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Bill Flanigin
Bill Flanigin is a freelance writer who enjoys classic rock and crappy beer. Once a middle school English teacher, he left the profession after reading one too many essays on family trips to Disney. His kids are grown so he's able to do lots of stuff now. Follow him on Twitter at @billyflan.
Huey Lewis’ Top 10 Songs
It's hard to compare “I Want a New Drug” and “The Heart of Rock & Roll” and "Do You Believe in Love" but someone has taken on the daunting task. Here are Huey's Top 10 songs of all time.
Mike Barfield: All Hail the Tyrant of Texas Funk
Barfield’s brand of “Texas Funk” has blues and rock infused into its funkiness even if it is delivered by a guy that doesn’t look the part. Think of a six-foot leprechaun (with red lambchop sideburns) who shimmies like James Brown.
The Psychedelic Furs: A Soundtrack Success Story
They only had one Top 40 hit, but have become the “go to” choice for movies wanting to evoke the specific “feel” of the ‘80s. And the Psychedelic Furs are back on tour, so grab your Walkman and Members Only jacket!
Warm Up to “The Ice Queen,” Sue Foley
She made the list of “50 Sensational Female Guitarists,” but with her fierce picking, Sue Foley can more than hang with the big boys. ZZ Top and Jimmie Vaughan are just some of the friends who jam with her on her “so-cool-its-hot” new album.