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Susan Justice: From Cult Escapee and Subway Busker to Major-Label Artist
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Susan Justice: From Cult Escapee and Subway Busker to Major-Label Artist

Russell James Every musician has a unique story, but Susan Justice's is more interesting than most. The singer-songwriter's parents are members of a religious sect called The Family -- sometimes known as Children of God -- and Susan, the second oldest of 10 kids, was born into this group. Her childhood was spent moving from place to place, ...

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Roberta Flack Sings the Beatles, Recalls the Origin of 'Killing Me Softly'

Andy Kropa, Getty Images If singers like Tina Turner and Millie Jackson represented the raunchier side of '70s soul, Roberta Flack represented its refined antithesis. The singer's latest effort is 'Let It Be: Roberta Flack Sings the Beatles,' which, as the title suggests, finds her tackling a dozen songs by the Fab Four and drastically ...

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Nils Lofgren Talks Life Without Clarence Clemons and the Future of E Street

Joseph Quever Nils Lofgren has worn many hats during his 40-plus years in the music business. When he was only in his late teens and virtually unknown, he played on Neil Young's classic album 'After the Gold Rush.' He led his own band, Grin, which made four albums during the first half of the '70s. He joined the E Street Band in 1984 and has ...

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Zombies Celebrate 50 Years of Hits, Remember Last Gig With Late Guitarist

thezombies.net It's been 50 years since the Zombies formed in St. Albans, England, and rose to prominence as part of the British Invasion. They scored two big hits early in their career with 'She's Not There' and 'Tell Her No,' which were characterized by Rod Argent's jazz-influenced keyboard work and Colin Blunstone's distinct, breathy ...

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Nick Lowe Is Through With Producing, Worries About Lack of 'Magic' With Wilco

Dan Burn-Forti Nick Lowe has worn more than a few hats during his four decades in the music business. Though he's only scored one chart hit in the US (1979's 'Cruel to Be Kind'), he's released critically acclaimed albums like 1985's 'The Rose of England' and 1994's 'The Impossible Bird,' been a vital part of two supergroups, Rockpile and ...

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Rickie Lee Jones Stays True to 'Defiant' Songs, Performs With Bob Dylan in Israel

Greg Allen Rickie Lee Jones is having a busy 2011. On July 5, she unveiled the 'Live in Stockholm DVD,' which features nearly two hours of music and was recorded last year at Sweden's historic Berns Salonger. Backed by bassist Joey Maromba and percussionist Lionel Cole, Jones delivers well-known songs like 'Chuck E's in Love,' 'Young ...

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Suzanne Vega Stars in Musical 'Carson McCullers Talks About Love'

Mary Rozzi Blue Note Suzanne Vega burst onto the popular music scene in 1987. Although she had released her self-titled debut two years earlier -- and had actually been playing around New York City for almost a decade -- it was her sophomore album, 'Solitude Standing,' and its surprise hit 'Luka' that made her a household name. ...

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