Monday, August 11, 2003Top of the Stax
Chatting with Steve Cropper of Booker T. & the MG's. (Seattle Weekly)
The perfectly placed lick. Kung fu soul music, haiku rhythm-and-blues. I have no idea how he did it, his playing is utterly simple, and completely elusive.
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Al Gore, the Un-Candidate. If the Al Gore who gave this speech last week had shown this statesman-like style during his inept campaign in... [Dan Gillmor's eJournal]
I never thought I'd see the day when I would be interested in a speech by Al Gore, but I actually watched all 45 minutes of this and it was terrific.
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Gregory Hines, Dancer and Actor, Dies at 57. Gregory Hines personified the art of classical tap in the 1980's and 90's and also managed a successful career in theater, film and television. By Jennifer Dunning. [New York Times: Arts]
It's a cryin' shame.
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