Joseph Valachi By: Brian Berger He wanted to destroy “the whole — how would you explain it — that exists.” Read This Post
Percy Grainger By: Brian Berger The high-life of the composer of “Molly On The Shore.” Read This Post
June Carter Cash By: Brian Berger Her energy, wit and lithe sexuality made her a star. Read This Post
Scatman Crothers By: Brian Berger The irrepressible embodiment of America’s racial ambiguities Read This Post
Edmund Wilson By: Brian Berger A critic indifferent to current pressures and public opinion Read This Post
Jayne Mansfield By: Brian Berger Her dramatic potential was revealed in literary adaptations. Read This Post
Santiago Jiménez, Jr. By: Brian Berger Unknown until word of his devotion to conjunto spread. Read This Post
Gerry Mulligan By: Brian Berger He played unique variations on the art-life dialectic. Read This Post
Sonny Boy Williamson By: Brian Berger An inspired, slurry vocalist of darkness and wit. Read This Post