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The legacy of Black music in Cincinnati, as told by Alicia Reece
Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWhen considering African Americans' impact on the music industry, Detroit and Memphis are typically...
'The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll': New book explores Sun Records' legacy, Sam Phillips' impact
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoIn March of 1952, Sam Phillips put out the first release on Sun Records: “Drivin' Slow,” an...
A reminder to call mom on Mother's Day, while she is still around
Tallahassee Democrat via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe other day, the assistant at the veterinarian’s office asked for my wife’s phone number. My cell...
'Knoxville Girl,' the murder ballad that has resonated through centuries | Know Your Knox
Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoPlenty of songs highlight American cities, songs that have become synonymous with the place that...
J.M. Van Eaton dies: Sun Records drummer played with Jerry Lee Lewis, Billy Lee Riley, more
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 3 months agoOne of the last surviving figures from the golden age of Memphis’ Sun Records, drummer J.M. "Jimmy"...