Two of the most original and tortured talents passed away this week in Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, who died this past Monday and Wednesday, respectively. Both were unrivaled geniuses in their corresponding genres: Stone in funk and psychedelic soul as the figurehead of Sly and the Family Stone, and Wilson in the realm of... Continue Reading →
Tina Turner’s Comeback ‘Private Dancer’ Marks 40 Years With Special Editions
Following her split with husband and musical partner Ike Turner in the late '70s, Tina Turner’s career was dead. Two solo albums tanked in quick succession, she was left without a record label and reduced to performing in tiny clubs or as part of Las Vegas cabaret shows. Even a prestigious opening slot for a... Continue Reading →