Wednesday, July 27 2011
Amy Winehouse: A Look at Another Promising Career That Came to a Tragic End
A look back at Amy Winehouse’s most memorable moments is sadly short, due to her depressingly short life.
Monday, March 14 2011
Rocking Chair Blues: Howlin’ Wolf - “The Red/Little Red Rooster”
Whether known as "The Red Rooster" or "Little Red Rooster", this Willie Dixon song has attained classic status in the blues repertoire. And no one does it better than Howlin' Wolf.
Tuesday, March 24 2009
Good Grief: Pop, Dialogue and Detroit Natives
Indeed, a people who feel unloved are capable of anything. A people who feel loved are capable of everything.
Tuesday, February 24 2009
“Zoom, I wish the world were truly happy”: Barack and the blues
In Grant park on the night of America’s victory in November 2008, Barack opened with: "It's been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this date in this election at this defining moment, change has come to America." It is my sincere hope that readers don’t miss that. Barack has a deep and personal understanding of this unique and complex American history. A cool, smooth, blues man has come to lead the nation.
