Rest In Peace Donald Byrd
“Donald Byrd word on the track, quite exact, Giving you the format, Jack See we gotta pave the way and display.” -Guru “Loungin’ I didn’t want to believe this today. […]
Category Archives: R.I.P.
RIP Lou Wilson of Mandrill
Photo Courtesy of Mandrill There have been a bunch of notable Funk and Soul musicians passing as of late. First Marva Whitney, then Fontella Bass, and now we’re sad to […]
R.I.P. Marva Whitney
It seems once again we have lost one of the greats. If the death of Soul Brother Number One, James Brown, who died on Christmas Day in 2006 wasn’t a […]
R.I.P. Dave Brubeck
One of the great Jazz musicians and composers of our time, pianist Dave Brubeck died today at age 91. His rendition of “Take Five” shifted music lovers from Pop to […]
R.I.P. David S. Ware
Rest in Peace to Free Jazz great David S. Ware. David S. Ware – Astral Earth A World of Sound Trailer Keep Diggin’!
Rest In Peace Donald “Duck” Dunn
When my father returned from Vietnam safely to our family, he brought back all kinds of stuff. I can distinctly remember him going to work as bayman wearing a rice […]
Rest In Peace Adam Yauch
Photo Courtesy of Portroids Rest In Peace Adam Yauch aka MCA. A legendary MC, humanitarian, and human being. NYC will miss you Yauch. Keep Diggin’!
Double L and the Big L Legacy
I used be a partner in a way before it’s time store called Soul Sauce. I’ve spoken about it from time to time. We sold clothing, graff supplies, skateboards, records, […]
Now We Lost Don
I woke up yesterday shocked to hear of the passing of Soul Train legend Don Cornelius. Even more shocked that it was from a self inflicted gun shot wound, an […]
How Mrs. O Got Me Into Public Enemy
As a young buck, I listened to music. A lot of music. Everything from Hip Hop to Punk rock to Classic Rock and beyond. I also played basketball. Let’s rewind. […]
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