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George Jones: No One's Gonna Fill His Shoesnew

Recalling the quintessential country's singer's lasting influence.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Mark Kemp |
04-29-2013 |
Music
Tags: George Jones
CL editor debates "Accidental Racist" at 'New York Times'new

When a Times editor invited me to participate in a debate about the controversial Brad Paisley/LL Cool J song, my feelings about it had already evolved several times.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Mark Kemp |
04-11-2013 |
Music
When will Madonna stop being relevant?new

When we stop asking if Madonna's still relevant.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Mark Kemp |
11-14-2012 |
Music
Just Me and the Boybandsnew

Or... omygod, why One Direction is, like, totally awesome!
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Mark Kemp |
06-21-2012 |
Music
May the Circle Be Unbrokennew

A tribute to Doc Watson and Earl Scruggs, two Carolina legends.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Mark Kemp |
05-30-2012 |
Music
Tags: Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs
Namaste, M.C.A.new

Adam Yauch, who died Friday at 47, was the conscience of the Beastie Boys.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Mark Kemp |
05-10-2012 |
Music
Tags: Beastie Boys, Adam Yauch