Passion: [noun] A powerful emotion, such as love, joy, hatred, or anger. Ardent love. Strong sexual desire; lust. Q: What motivates you to do the things...
What the hell was it about Harry Nilsson that made him so unique, so freaktastically special? In a culture teeming with celebrity pop stars and famous...
While Hawaiian music has become mostly overlooked in Americana-roots music culture, it has influenced rock, blues, folk and country music on the mainland over the last...
By the early ’70s the complexion of life had rapidly changed for Rose. Brother Cal had died from a heart attack and her mother Lula soon...
PART 2 The war years of 1941-1945 proved to be defining ones for Rose. Her brothers Fred and Cal were drafted in early 1942. A shell...
The first time I heard of Rose Maddox was about ’71 or ’72. I was working at an ice cream shop and employees took turns picking...
It’s remarkable to consider how much esteem, respect, and awe is given to Hank Williams these days. To be sure, he is revered like few other...
Yeah, I’ve known Santa for years. Well, he wasn’t always Santa to me. You see, he lives a dual life. In the off season, when he’s...
I’m glad to say that my dreams came true. I saw America changed through music. — Harry Smith It’s easy to forget, living as we do...
