The Michigan Chronicle Show Business Hall of Fame: Herbie Hancock
Category: Entertainment Written by Steve Hosley and Jason Donovan

Pianist-composer-producer Herbie Hancock is, in so many ways and on so many levels, the quintessential jazz artist. Actually, not just jazz artist — music artist might be a better way to put it.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 August 2011 13:03
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Papa Joe Strikes Again
Category: Entertainment Written by Steve Holsey

Joseph Jackson, patriarch of the first family of pop music, is one of those people who would be well-advised to just “go someplace and sit down.” Seems every time you turn around he’s making some ridiculous, publicity-grabbing statements.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 August 2011 12:56
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Ziam In Concert
Category: Entertainment Written by Chronicle Staff

On Saturday, June 26, Ziam will unveil his latest performance art piece entitled “Top It Off,” a combination of “an eclectic cabaret revue show and pure party.” It will include music from Ziam’s upcoming CD. The event will take place at the 10 Critics, one of Detroit’s most popular house/techno clubs, 1400 Porter near the corner of Trumbull.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 August 2011 13:06
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Wrong Side Of The Law: Most Celebrities Are Able To Rebound
Category: Entertainment Written by Steve Holsey

It was good news to hear that Ronald Isley, one of the greatest singers who has ever lived, had been released from federal prison on April 13, after completing a three-year sentence for five counts of tax evasion and one count of “willful failure to file a tax return.” (They sound the same to me, but obviously they are two different things.) He also has to pay back $3.1 million to the IRS.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 August 2011 13:06
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