List: History | Curated by James Jordan | Medium

Aug 9, 2021

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History

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My Existential Crisis of Marshall Tucker Turning 50

I remembered them as a great live band. Could they still be good after 30 years?

Aug 8, 2021

My Existential Crisis of Marshall Tucker Turning 50

Aug 8, 2021

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The Riff

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James Jordan

Race Roots of Rock and Roll History

Was it stolen from black musicians, or was it something else?

Aug 4, 2021

Race Roots of Rock and Roll History

Aug 4, 2021

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Curated Newsletters

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Fortunes won and lost in the Old West

Fortune smiled on Pawnee Bill and frowned on the 101 Ranch and the Miller Brothers

Feb 28, 2021

Fortunes won and lost in the Old West

Feb 28, 2021

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ILLUMINATION

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Rethinking Judas as the Bad Guy

Ancient text suggests a different motive for the greatest betrayal in history

Apr 1, 2021

Rethinking Judas as the Bad Guy

Apr 1, 2021

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Rosetta Tharpe: Godmother of Rock and Roll

Gospel singing guitar player was key in the development of modern music

Apr 17, 2021

Rosetta Tharpe: Godmother of Rock and Roll

Apr 17, 2021

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The Riff

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James Jordan

The Day Bob Dylan Was Exposed

In honor of his 80th, a story about a day that changed his world

May 28, 2021

The Day Bob Dylan Was Exposed

May 28, 2021

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Curated Newsletters

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James Jordan

Police Were Held Accountable 100 Years Ago

The idea of charging police with crimes while making an arrest is not a new idea

Jul 21, 2021

Police Were Held Accountable 100 Years Ago

Jul 21, 2021

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