The New York Times – Film:
Christened “the Bosom” by Playboy magazine, she rode her voluptuous figure to fame and became known as “the most photographed nude in America.”
Category: Nineteen Hundred Sixties
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A Sly Stone Primer: 15 Songs (and More) From a Musical Visionary
The New York Times – Music:
The Sly & the Family Stone leader is the subject of a new documentary directed by Questlove. Here’s what to know about his brilliant career and crushing addiction.
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Bob Dylan’s Draft of Lyrics, Once Tossed in Trash, Sells for $500,000
The New York Times – Music:
Two pages of lyrics, written in the kitchen of a pioneering rock ‘n’ roll journalist, offer glimpses into the Nobel Prize-winning musician’s writing process.
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Josh White Jr., Who Built on His Father’s Folk Legacy, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Music:
He began performing at 4 alongside his father, the celebrated singer and guitarist Josh White, and later carved out his own career.
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John Barbata, Turtles and C.S.N.Y. Drummer, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Music:
Barbata belonged to marquee bands of the late ’60s and ’70s, drumming on smash hits such as “Happy Together,” the first song he recorded with the Turtles.
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Daniel Kramer, Who Photographed Bob Dylan’s Rise, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Music:
For 366 days, he captured intimate images of the singer-songwriter as he changed the look and sound of the 1960s.
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Alex Hassilev, the Last of the Original Limeliters, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Music:
The trio’s witty, urbane arrangements made it one of the top acts of the early-1960s folk music revival. His gift for languages helped.
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Clarence Henry, New Orleans R&B Star Known as the Frogman, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Music:
A local hero in his hometown, he was best known for his hit “Ain’t Got No Home,” which showcased the vocal versatility that earned him his nickname.
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Gylan Kain, a Founder of the Last Poets and a Progenitor of Rap, Dies at 81
The New York Times – Music:
He spun gripping portraits of the Black experience starting in the 1960s with the seminal Harlem spoken-word collective, lay a foundation for what was to come.