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The Back Cover

Jun 27, 2021

June is African American Music Appreciation Month.  We highlight the legacy of Chicago recording label CHESS Records.  We talk with Ms. Jacqueline Dixon, the daughter of Mr. Willie Dixon who is perhaps best known as one of the most prolific songwriters of his time and also for his role as producer, talent scout, session...


May 29, 2021

In this episode, Steve and Karen interview singers and Gary, IN natives Deniece Williams and Tito and Marlon Jackson at the opening of the new Hard Rock Casino in Gary, IN,.  We find out what the artists have planned for the upcoming year.

We also talk about the Staples Singers, the first family of music, from the...


Apr 30, 2021

Steve and Karen drops more knowledge on you for this Academy Awards edition of The Back Cover.  In celebration of H.E.R.'s 2021 win for Judas and the Black Messiah, they recognize other African Americans who have done movie scores or have had their music featured in movies. But they start off talking about the great...


Mar 28, 2021

In this episode we talk about artists who started with groups and moved on to solo careers (and of course Steve has to talk about the Temptations).  Then, we laugh about some of the outrageous costumes of artists in the 70's and 80's.  And -- surprise -- we talk about Barry Manilow!

You can listen to Karen and Steve on...


Feb 28, 2021

Steve shares some information about how R&B got to be popularized into mainstream music through two pioneer record companies -- King and Specialty.  We also chat about how gospel music was spread throughout the US through these record companies. and how many of the gospel groups and artists became popular singers.

Our...