Cecil Taylor: Beyond the Boundaries of Jazz
This revolutionary artist broke jazz out of its “bebop” box, and took it to places no one ever imagined. Cecil Taylor also wrote poetry and music for dance performances. Many consider him as influential as Coltrane and Ellington; it’s a shame he didn’t get more commercial attention.
The Lingering Influence of Dolores O’Riordan
Her song about a first kiss put the Cranberries on the map. But there was more to Dolores O’Riordan.
5 Songs Honoring John Barlow, The Grateful Dead’s “Other” Lyricist
“Cassidy,” “Looks Like Rain” and “Black Throated Wind” are great examples of Barlow’s poetic work for the Dead.
Paying Respect to the Man Behind Muscle Shoals
Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin are just some of the legends we can thank the late Rick Hall for bringing to us.
Pop Music 2017: In Memoriam
A brief look back at a few of the greats who passed in 2017: Tom Petty, Charles Bradley, J. Geils, Glen Campbell, Chris Cornell, Fats Domino, and Chuck Berry.