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What's Goin' On? Where Did The U.S. Go Wrong?

To paraphrase the lyrics of the late, great, Marvin Gaye, I'd like to know, 'What's Goin' On?' I hate to admit it, but over the last half-decade or so (and the last nine months in particular) I have witnessed the Un-United States of America take some absolutely huge steps...

opinion by eric williams | 8 wks ago
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TigerBill

Uriel Jones Motown Drumming Legend Dies

I just received word from Bruce Aitken of the Cape Breton International Drum Festival, that Motown drumming Legend Uriel Jones has passed away. He died on Tuesday, March 24, in Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center...

created by TigerBill | 37 wks ago | updated 37 wks ago
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Uriel Jones, Legendary Motown Drummer, Dies at 74

Uriel Jones, a Motown drummer who was the last surviving member of the legendary session band The Funk Brothers, has died at the age of 74 after complications from a heart attack. Jones famously performed with a string of hit makers including The Temptations, Marvin Gaye,...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 37 wks ago | updated 37 wks ago
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The great 1986 tribute to Levi Stubbs by Billy Bragg

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Happy Birthday Motown! 50 Today!

Motown - one of the greatest ever record labels is 50 years old today (12th January 2009). Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder - the list goes on and on - hit after hit after hit! Berry...