Here's how the late Jerry Butler inspired NJ music men TJ Lubinksy and Bruce Springsteen
The Chicago native first became known as a member of the Impressions with church pal Curtis Mayfield, and he soon forged out as a solo hitmaker.
The Bob Dylan song that inspired two screenplays
Bob Dylan was an incredibly reclusive writer, and the strange nature of some of his words have inspired many creatives to write stories about him.
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‘Mrs. Obama Getting Her Groove on’: Barack Obama Praises ‘Cool’ Wife Michelle as She Dances with Music Legend on Stage
A resurfaced video is reminding the world why former first lady Michelle Obama might just be the coolest person ever to call 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue ...
What's the best Bruce Springsteen song of all time? Vote now
The top seeds in the Best Springsteen Song bracket are "Born to Run," "Thunder Road," "Jungleland" and "Rosalita (Come Out ...
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Makin Waves with Ocean Avenue Stompers: Bringing the Carnival Back to the Boardwalk
Both Asbury Park and New Orleans have a history of brass bands. NOLA’s history is a bit better known than AP’s, but at the turn of the 20t century, John Philip Sousa and his trombonist Arthur Pryor ...
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5 horrible solo albums by members of extremely great bands
Making a solo album after leaving (or taking a break) from a great band must be terribly difficult. Fans will want something ...
Jerry Butler, Chicago soul singer who helped define the Sound of Philadelphia, has died at 85
His biggest hits included foundational Philly Sound songs "Hey, Western Union Man" and "Only The Strong Survive," written ...
Jerry Butler, R&B singer and early leader of the Impressions, dies at 85
After scoring hits including 'He Will Break Your Heart' and 'Make It Easy on Yourself,' the singer went on to a second life ...