Country-Rocker Dillon James Rises From Homelessness To ‘Walking Man’
The song features autobiographical lyrics about James’ emergence ‘from a dead man walking to a walking man livin’.’
‘Black Story’ Initiative Launches With Iconic Titles By Aswad, Ms. Dynamite And More
The ten albums – also including acclaimed titles by Linton Kwesi Johnson, Madeleine Bell and others – span the cultural timeline of U.K. Black music.
‘Inner City Blues’: Marvin Gaye Completes A Social Commentary Trinity
On October 9, 1971, ‘Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler),’ the latest 45 from Marvin’s immortal ‘What’s Going On’ album, bowed on the US pop and R&B charts.
‘Maggie May’: Rod Stewart’s Epic Trek From Twickenham Station To No.1
A wait of almost eight years from Rod’s first break to his first UK chart-topper ended in October 1971.
‘Electric Warrior’: T. Rex And The Album That Confirmed Bolanmania
T.Rex’s ‘Electric Warrior’ debuted at No.2 on the UK chart of October 9, 1971 and a new fan phenomenon was confirmed.
Is Pittsburgh’s Baby Egypt Signing To Jay-Z’s Roc Nation?
Pittsburgh’s rising star Baby Egypt had a show lined up in the heart of New York City, hosted by Roc Nation’s Big D The WeatherMan...