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June 13, 2025

Bill Bois’ Musical Inventors #17:
The Life And Legacy Of Leo Fender

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Contributing Author Bill Bois reveals the fascinating paradox of Leo Fender – a man who transformed popular music forever despite never learning to play the instruments he created. From a farm boy tinkering with radio parts to the genius behind the Telecaster and Stratocaster, this is the story of how pure innovation and relentless curiosity built the foundation of modern music.

History

June 6, 2025

An Absurd Idea, Shallow Waters, And Deep Trouble:
The 1978 Failed Nashville Underwater Jewelry Heist

by Bill Bois

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In what may be Tennessee’s most preposterous criminal plot: In 1978, three Nashville-area men attempted to bomb the J. Percy Priest Dam Contributing Author and Historian Bill Bois uncovers this forgotten piece of Music City’s criminal history that reads more like a rejected movie script than reality.

History·Politics And Opinion

May 27, 2025

Beyond George Floyd’s Name:
The Hard Truths America Still Won’t Face

by Chuck Small

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Contributing Author Chuck Small delivers an unflinching examination of America’s continued struggle with white supremacy five years after George Floyd’s murder, weaving personal revelation with urgent social commentary. This powerful piece challenges readers to move beyond performative allyship toward the uncomfortable work of dismantling systemic racism in their own hearts and communities.

History·Thinking Out Loud

May 21, 2025

From Obscurity To The Dictionary: Four People Whose Name Is An Inspired Definition

by mt58

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We often toss around names like “Einstein” for genius, but what about the linguistic footnotes? The Skutniks and Beddias, whose names have quietly snuck into our everyday speech? Through a single extraordinary moment or observation, learn who became an accidental eponym architect…

History·Music

April 25, 2025

Is There Gas In The Car? You Bet: Here Are Nine Iconic Vehicles – Powered By Music

by mt58

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Ever get more excited about the car in a movie than the actual plot? Join us as we celebrate the most memorable rides in pop culture history, proving that sometimes the coolest characters come with an engine and a set of wheels.

History·Politics And Opinion

April 18, 2025

The Dwarves Of Wrocław

by Bill Bois

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From subversive street art to international tourist sensation, Contributing Author and Historian Bill “Virgindog” Bois introduces us to the dwarf statues of Wrocław, and traces a winding path through protest, humor, and community pride

History·Music

April 14, 2025

About This Time 100 Years Ago… It’s The Hits Of April-ish 1925!

by DJ Professor Dan

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A century ago, Bessie Smith and Louis Armstrong gave us the ultimate blues track—and this lovingly researched deep-dive from Contributing Author DJ Professor Dan explains why “St. Louis Blues” is still the essential listen of the 1920s.

History·Music

April 11, 2025

Musical Inventors #16: Paul Tutmarc – The Electric Bass Guitar

by Bill Bois

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From Hawaiian lap steels to the world’s first electric bass guitar, one man’s impact on modern music was revolutionary—even if few people know his name.
Contributing Author and Historian Bill “Virgindog” Bois tells the story of Paul Tutmarc in this latest episode of Musical Inventors

History·Music

April 3, 2025

Airwaves Of Change

by rollerboogie

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Radio has always been in flux, shifting with trends, ownership, and public taste. From ocean waves to baseball field chaos, Contributing Author rollerboogie brings us a look at how stations change, and the lasting impact they leave behind

History·Music

April 2, 2025

A Note of Bravery – The Story Of Moss Hills

by Alex Chrisman

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In times of crisis, true leaders emerge from the unlikeliest places. When the MTS Oceanos began to sink, musician Moss Hills stepped up, guiding passengers to safety in an extraordinary act of heroism. His selflessness not only saved lives but also cemented his place in maritime history as a beacon of courage.