The Nelson George Mixtape:The Funky Demise of Black Band Culture, Part One At the intermission of a performance in Boston in 1919, band leader James Reese Europe called an impromptu meeting with his two drummers, Steve and Herbert Wright. Apparently, Europe, a man who had high sta... Read More...
Rock & Roll Innovator Little Richard passes at age 87 Little Richard Penniman, one of the Founding Father's of Rock & Roll, self proclaimed originator and innovator of Rock & Roll music has made his transition at the age of 87. The last celebrity of my pre... Read More...
Little Richard Gravely Ill Little Richard may have serious medical issues, after legendary bassist Bootsy Collins tweeted "A friend, a legend & some say the true King of Rock & Roll. Lil-Richard needs our love & understanding... Read More...
We Heart You The Urban Buzz sends out get well wishes to super producer, Maurice Starr as he recovers from heart surgery. Starr is best known as the architect of the boy band and for introducing the world to two of the mos... Read More...
