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Founding Member of Parliament-Funkadlic Bernie Worrell Passes Away at 72

Kyle Eustice | June 25, 2016

Legendary keyboardist Bernie Worrell, better known as “Dr. Woo” passed away Friday, June 24 from lung cancer at the age of 72. Known as one of the founding members of Parliament-Funkadelic, Worrell was a synthesizer pioneer. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information He was best-known for the innovative bass line he played on three connected Minimoog synthesizers […]

The First Ladies Of Rap: MC Lyte

KC Orcutt | March 25, 2016

The First Ladies of Rap and Hip Hop culture are all forward-thinking pioneers whose legacies, both individual and collective, are undeniable. While these women don’t technically require a proper introduction at this stage in their careers as veterans, there’s no better time than Women’s History Month to celebrate the achievements, challenges overcome and contributions each have made over the […]