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Jackson Coroner Delays Ruling On Cause Of Death

Jackson Coroner Delays Ruling On Cause Of Death

An autopsy performed Friday was inconclusive as to cause of death, with more tests ahead.

 

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Chuck Berry; courtesy of the artist

Every Wednesday this summer, we're offering a quick course in early rock 'n' roll. Your professor will be Tom Moon, NPR contributor and author of the book 1000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die. These overviews, mostly from the 1950s, are not intended to be comprehensive, but to help curious listeners dive in and explore some of the genre's often-overlooked building blocks. Whether you're a novice or a rock snob, join the conversation below...
THIS WEEK: The Proto-Rock Blues Titans of Chess Records
Of the semi-sacred locations where rock and roll first erupted, two stand out: Producer Sam Phillips' Memphis Recording Service, where Elvis Presley's voice was first captured on tape; and the Chicago-based Chess Records, home of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf and a superheated brand of urban blues that amounts to the rhythmic "source code" for rock and roll.

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