Join Jill Riley Friday starting at 8 p.m. CDT for an hourlong celebration of the life and music of the late soul singer extraordinaire, Charles Bradley.
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Ray Charles was born; Buddy Holly and the Crickets had a hit with 'That'll Be The Day'; a widely believed story about Paul McCartney was dead started in DeKalb, Ill.; Neil Young was honored at the Americana Awards in Nashville; and Bruce Springsteen was born, Today in Music History.
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On Blount's new concept album, the singer, scholar and multi-instrumentalist reimagines field recordings of spirituals to tell a story about a time after the climate crisis has destroyed the earth.
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Joan Jett was born, Elvis shipped out to his army post; the Springfields landed in the U.S. top 20; the Band released their self-titled album; Dylan's 'Hard Rain' went Gold; and the first Farm Aid concert was held, Today in Music History.
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Brandi Carlile and pals Lucius along with U.K. folk duo The Heavy Heavy hold the top of the chart, while newcomers Colin Bracewell and Raffaella solidify a local presence.
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