Since 2009, and with five outstanding albums, trumpet player extraordinaire Greg Adams has been building his East Bay Soul creation into what is now the preeminent horn driven collective of its era. This hugely talented line-up, which over the years Adams has subtly rotated, has its roots firmly grounded in the uniquely soul based genre
Tina Turner, a music icon and living legend, is renowned for her powerful voice, electrifying stage presence, and incredible resilience. Born Anna Mae Bullock in 1939, Turner rose to fame as the dynamic frontwoman of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue before embarking on a successful solo career that cemented her status as the Queen
Freddie Mercury, born as Farrokh Bulsara on September 5, 1946, in Zanzibar (now Tanzania), was a legendary singer, songwriter, and frontman of the rock band Queen. Widely regarded as one of the greatest performers in the history of rock music, Freddie Mercury possessed an extraordinary vocal range, commanding stage presence, and a unique ability to
AC/DC, the Australian rock band formed in 1973, is widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful rock acts of all time. With their high-energy performances, powerhouse vocals, and hard-hitting guitar riffs, AC/DC has left an indelible mark on the world of rock music. The band’s signature sound is characterized by a fusion
Duran Duran, the iconic British band formed in the late 1970s, became synonymous with the New Wave and synth-pop movements of the 1980s. With their distinctive style, catchy hooks, and innovative music videos, Duran Duran became global superstars, leaving an indelible mark on popular music. The band’s unique sound blended elements of pop, rock, funk
Ozzy Osbourne, born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, is a pioneering figure in the world of heavy metal music. Known as the “Prince of Darkness,” Osbourne’s contributions as a vocalist and frontman of the band Black Sabbath, as well as his successful solo career, have cemented his status as a
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO The past 14 days have been good and bad in Baltimore City. First the bad news: a series of fires have been set at playgrounds around the city. Started by whom? And why? Burning questions (pun intended) still surround the crimes. Children love the slides, the
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore residents and leaders have grown concerned about the rate at which youth are dying due to street and gun violence. Since the beginning of 2023, several youth have been gunned down during or right after school hours. On Jan. 4, Deonta Dorsey was shot and killed at
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO Jeffrey “J-Raz” Roscoe hosted his annual Father’s Day cookout on June 18 which started out 25 years ago as a way to celebrate the Black fathers who are investing in their children and communities. Over the years, the event has evolved into a major event in Clinton. Md
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