Sep 24th, 2008 · Bassist Charlie Haden is known as a great jazz musician, but his lineage is all country: Growing up, he performed alongside his brothers and sister in the Haden Family Band, a country group led by parents, Carl and Virginia.
Aug 28th, 2008 · For five generations, Patrick Tracey's family has been plagued by what he calls "a perfect storm of schizophrenia." In his new book, Stalking Irish Madness, he traces his family lineage — and the roots of the disease — all the way back to Ireland.
Jun 20th, 2008 · Warren Vache is a remarkable horn player who's proficient on the trumpet, cornet, and flugelhorn. With a warm tone, astounding chops, and his own unique style, Vache has a strong sense of his jazz lineage.
Jun 6th, 2007 · Bob Shrum, in his new book, takes credit for the famous line delivered from Lloyd Bentsen's mouth to Dan Quayle: "Senator, I knew Jack Kennedy, and you're no Jack Kennedy." Plenty of folks disagree and claim the line was theirs. The truth about the lineage of the famous quote is hard to discern, especially now that Bentsen is gone. To paraphrase JFK himself, success has a thousand fathers; failure is an orphan -- or did he say "bastard"?
May 19th, 2007 · Did you ever wonder about the lineage of the family mutt? Baltimore Sun reporter John Woestendiek did. And he wound up writing about his efforts to track his dog's origins, including his genetic history.
Oct 4th, 2006 · The son of the legendary Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley's lineage makes him a pretty safe bet when it comes to reggae music. But he's forged his own identity and proven himself on his own, expounding on themes from love to personal freedom and political repression.
Jun 12th, 2006 · Comedian Carlos Mencia's routines feature a stream of observations and questions about race and ethnicity. His own experiences are as complex as his lineage. He says America would benefit from more assimilation.
Mar 25th, 2006 · Acclaimed guitarist Derek Trucks knows something about musical lineage. He joined his uncle to play in The Allman Brothers Band, and has just released a new studio album with his own band. Songlines is named for a book about Aboriginal creation myth.