The late Funkadelic co-founder tells the story of his encounter with Larry Graham, bass lessons with James Jamerson, and life ...

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Three days after celebrating his 75th birthday, Billy Bass Nelson, a bassist and guitarist for the groups Parliament and Funkadelic, died.

George Clinton, while working as a barber, recruited him. Mr. Nelson went on to name the group and, with his bandmates, to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Vincent "Jimmy" Moschello, a baritone singer best known as an original member of the 1950s doo-wop group The Elegants, has ...

This beloved Pennsylvania spot has been flipping pancakes the same way for decades, serving hearty breakfasts with timeless ...

A century of songs that didn’t just reflect the moment — they shaped eras, sparked movements, and carried the joy and resistance that define Black life.

Singer LaMonte McLemore passed away on Feb. 3 at his Las Vegas home after having a stroke. The St. Louis native was one of ...

The Houston-based group was in Austin for the weekend, and Lomax took time off his studies at the University of Texas to set ...

Philip Gentry is a musicologist specializing in the history of music in the United States during the 20th century, both popular and classical. He is particularly interested in theoretical questions of ...

Vee Jay Records, the groundbreaking Black-owned label that once held the Beatles, The Four Seasons, and legendary soul and blues artists. WBBM’s Lisa Fielding takes us inside what once was its ...

Douglas Avenue Diner in Racine, Wisconsin isn’t just serving breakfast – it’s preserving a slice of Americana that tastes ...