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Music

Otis Rush, Chicago blues legend, dies at 84

Otis Rush, Chicago blues legend, dies at 84

Otis Rush's unique style of soloing and powerful tenor voice helped shape the Chicago blues sound and deeply influenced famed guitarists like Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Page and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
by Eric Westervelt

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Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin dead at 76

Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin dead at 76

Marty Balin, a co-founder, vocalist and songwriter for psychedelic mainstays Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship, has died, a statement from his family confirmed. He was 76.
by Andrew Flanagan

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'The Planets' at 100: A listener's guide to Holst's solar system

'The Planets' at 100: A listener's guide to Holst's solar system

Take an interplanetary trek through the English composer's symphonic blockbuster with the help of a conductor and an astronomer.
by Tom Huizenga

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Sinclair Lewis inspired Harper Valley PTA

"Harper Valley PTA" by Jeannie C. Riley was number one on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago this week.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Paul Simon wraps up farewell tour back home

Paul Simon wraps up farewell tour back home

The 76-year-old singer isn't retiring, and hasn't ruled out occasional future performances. But he's said this is his last time out on the road.
by Associated Press

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Prince's Piano and a Microphone 1983 is released

Prince's Piano and a Microphone 1983 is released

An embryonic take on what would become Prince's anthem "Purple Rain" is one of the things you'll hear on "Piano and a Microphone 1983"
by Cathy Wurzer

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The gift of posthumous Prince music

The gift of posthumous Prince music

Rachel Martin talks to NPR Music critic Ann Powers about Piano & a Microphone 1983, Prince's first posthumous album of previously unreleased material, out now.
by Rachel Martin and Vince Pearson

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DJ Giorgio Moroder plays tonight at First Avenue

Giorgio Moroder will be DJing tonight at First Avenue in Minneapolis. Moroder has been dubbed the father of Disco.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Merle Haggard's prison lament

"Mama Tried" by Merle Haggard was number one on the Billboard Country chart 50 years ago today. The song reflects on the pain and suffering Haggard caused his mother when he was sent to San Quentin Prison after trying to rob a roadhouse in his hometown of Bakersfield, California. Haggard says he was inspired to join the prison country band after seeing Johnny Cash perform at San Quentin on New Years Day, 1959. Haggard turned his life around after his release from prison in 1960.
by Cathy Wurzer

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