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Post-Weinstein, Lauer, Keillor: A reckoning for fans of fallen heroes

Post-Weinstein, Lauer, Keillor: A reckoning for fans of fallen heroes

Accusers of politicians, actors, comedians, singers, producers, directors, other media powerhouses and assorted business moguls have taken the power and fans of the disgraced have largely stood with the wronged. But for some, giving up heroes isn't easy.
by The Associated Press

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Who is singing 'Incense and Peppermints'?

While recording "Incense and Peppermints," the Strawberry Alarm Clock band members didn't like their sound, so they asked 16-year-old Greg Munford to sing it, and that's the version they released.
by MPR News Staff

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Jay-Z leads Grammy noms with 8 as rap, R&B take center stage

Jay-Z leads Grammy noms with 8 as rap, R&B take center stage

Jay-Z is the leader of the 2018 Grammy Award nominations in a year where the top four categories are heavily dominated by rap and R&B artists, giving the often overlooked genres a strong chance of winning big.
by The Associated Press

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When Tommy James covers dominated the charts

"Mony Mony" by Billy Idol was number one on the Billboard pop chart 30 years ago today. It was the second straight cover of a song first recorded by Tommy James and Shondells to top the charts. The previous week Tiffany had a number one hit with the Tommy James song "I Think We're Alone Now." Ritchie Cordell had a hand in writing both of them. He says the title for this one was inspired while he was in Manhattan and saw the Mutual of New York building. It was adorned with the company's initials: M-O-N-Y.
by MPR News Staff

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Remembering David Cassidy

David Cassidy died Tuesday at the age of 67.
by MPR News Staff

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A classics professor explains 'Why Bob Dylan Matters'

A classics professor explains 'Why Bob Dylan Matters'

Harvard professor Richard F. Thomas teaches a popular class on the importance of Bob Dylan, and now he's turned it into a book, full of stories, personal history and the occasional comparison to Ovid.
by Jason Heller

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Black Violin performs at the Ordway

The duo is composed of violinist Kevin Sylvester and violist Wilner Baptiste. They met in a Fort Lauderdale high school and now combine hip-hop and classical influences into a distinct sound that's been called "classical boom."
by MPR News Staff

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