In Memoriam
Hubert Sumlin Blues Great Remembered
Hubert Sumlin made his transition at the age of 80 on December 4. He was a respected and accomplished bluesman who will be remembered as one of the all time great blues guitarists. He helped shape and define the Chicago Blues sound,getting his official start with the legendary Howlin’ Wolf.The first video above portrays Sumlin performing “Come [...]
Michael Jackson One Year Later: Keeping His Legacy Alive
His memorial service was held two years ago today… I posted this blog post last year on the occasion marking the first anniversary of Michael Jackson’s untimely transition. Since today is the second year to the date,I thought I’d lift this post up with Michael Jackson’s performance of “This Is It” and an addition of [...]
Here’s to Lena Horne. Her Rich Legacy Will Live On In Our Hearts
I will never forget the amazing stage presence of Lena Horne which I witnessed first hand as a member of the audience in her Broadway performance in Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music. I saw the production twice,once in Washington,DC and the other in New York. I left feeling inspired,enriched and like I could [...]
Dorothy Height Civil Rights Icon Passes
Photo Source Civil Rights pioneer and activist Dorothy Height passed today at the age ot 98. Dorothy Irene Height (March 24, 1912 – April 20, 2010) was an African American administrator, educator, and social activist. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994, and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2004 (more…) She died [...]
A DistinctivelyTalented Voice Silenced by Untimely Death- Amy Winehouse Joins Ranks of ’27 Club’
The talented singer who had been battling an addiction to drugs and recent challenges in rehab-one of her biggest hits entitled the same-was found dead in her London home earlier today. The cause of her death has not yet been determined. Winehouse made her mark on the music scene at the 2008 Grammy Awards when she won [...]