Rockin’ With (Wayne) Cochran
In a world filled with over-the-top performers, Wayne Cochran was right up there. And his giant white pompadour didn’t hurt.
Bootsy & James Brown: Soul Power on the One!
Bootsy Collins and his brother Catfish only spent about a year with the Godfather of Soul, but the results were memorably funky.
The Gospel According to Al Green
The life and journey of Al Green rivals that of almost any Old Testament figure. But at the end of it all is his glorious music.
The Beatles and Black Folks
While Beatlemania seemed to be everywhere, there was one community where it was received with a little less enthusiasm. Our writer explains.
Top 10 Protest Songs from the 1960s
“A Change Is Gonna Come,” “Respect,” and “Give Peace a Chance” weren’t just popular songs. They had a purpose, too.