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Mother of deceased lead singer from Thin Lizzy discusses musician’s early life

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

You may or may not recognize the band Thin Lizzy, but you probably recognize their song “The Boys are Back in Town.” The lead singer of the band, Phil Lynott, died more than 25 years ago, but now his mom is speaking about the singer’s early years.

Motown playlist: Supremes and Temptations 50 years on

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Rounder Records looks back on 40 years

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Meet the Eels

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

The Early Years of Thin Lizzy Singer Phil Lynott

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

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New Orleans Rap Accentuates the Positive

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

New Orleans may be the birthplace of jazz, but for the last couple of decades its most influential music has been the city’s Dirty South rap scene.

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