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by Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University
Over the past decade, vinyl records have made a major comeback. People purchased US$1.2 billion of records...
by Brett BarrouquereAssociated Press Writer Sam Moore may be "The Legendary Soul Man," but a federal appeals court says he doesn't have sole use of the title. The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld the dismissal of Moore's suit against the Weinstein Company and MGM studios over the 2008 film "Soul Men" and its soundtrack and promotions.
George Duke 2013 (PromoE Photo by Toshi) Editors Note: According to the Associated Press, George Duke, the Grammy-winning jazz keyboardist and producer whose sound infused acoustic jazz, electronic jazz, funk, R&B and soul in a 40-year-plus career, has died. He was 67. A representative for Duke said the performer died Monday night in Los Angeles. Duke was being treated for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Duke's son, Rashid, thanked his father's fans in a statement Tuesday. "The outpouring of love and support that we have received from my father's friends, fans and the entire music community has been overwhelming," he said. "Thank you all for your concern, prayers and support." Below is an exclusive interview by the Courier with Duke last week. He never mentioned having any health problems.
