In the early years of the new millennium, discussion arose over whether the racial epithet "nigger" had lost a degree or two of offensiveness due to constant use in rap music lyrics, so perhaps a reappraisal is also due regarding the work of Bob Roberts, one of America's first recording artists. When actor and film director Tim Robbins was... [+] Read More

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In the '20s, Henry Burr was what would eventually come to be known as a pop phenomenon, although back in his era people might have thought that was some kind of new soft drink. Henry Burr was a stage name, and not the only one used by Harry McClaskey. He was also known as: Alfred Alexander on Pathe records; Alfred Knapp on Diva, Harmony, and... [+] Read More

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