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CommentThe life of the great musician, founder of the Byrds and part of the legendary Crosby, Stills, and Nash rock group, who has had to overcome a series of personal disasters. This profile looks at Crosby's music as well as his woes, including drug abuse, a serious motorcycle accident, a home destroyed by earthquake, financial troubles, and a life-threatening bout with hepatitis that forced him to have a liver transplant.
CommentA look at the life of the musical legend who combined rock 'n' roll with gospel and soul to create a new style in such hits as "Hit the Road Jack," and "Georgia on My Mind." After having overcome many hardships in his life, including blindness at age seven, and drug addiction later on, Charles went on to win 12 Grammy Awards and secure a place in music history. Ray Charles died on June 10, 2004, at age 73.
CommentProfile of the popular music star and rock legend. This program focuses on Clapton's contribution to British and American popular culture both in the early days of his career, and in terms of the legacy he continues to create--as an artist as well as a "messenger", maintaining and evolving the blues and rock traditions, authentically performed and most personally expressed.
CommentChronicles the life of one of the true giants of soul music and American culture. Called by Time magazine "one of the most influential people of the last century," Franklin continues to finds ways to inspire and amaze after more than 40 years of performing. Franklin became the first woman to be elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and songs such as "Respect," "Baby I Love You," "I Say a Little Prayer," and "The House That Jack Built" have earned her the title, "Lady Soul."
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