Today’s Music: Jimmy Rushing, Valerie Simpson, Shirley Manson

Blues belter Jimmy Rushing was born today in 1905 (d. 1972).

Valerie Simpson of the vocal/composing duo of Ashford and Simpson, was born today in 1946.

Scottish altie rocker and front-woman for the band Garbage, Shirley Manson was born today in 1966.

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Romney Ryan 2012 GOP Convention Patch

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Today’s Quotes: Dale Spender, Rachel Maddow, Winter Colby

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Weird Pix for August 25, 2012

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Cartoons: Your Akin GOP

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R.I.P. the First Man on the Moon, Neil Armstrong

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Today’s Music: Wayne Shorter, Walter Williams, Elvis Costello

Jazz sax innovator and prolific composer Wayne Shorter was born today in 1933.

Walter Williams of The O’Jays was born today in 1943.

Eclectic singer, songwriter Elvis Costello was born today in 1954. He’s managed to make his mark in both rock and jazz music.

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The GOP: Still Denying Reality

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Today’s Quotes: Republican Rape Advice

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Romneyland: “Emotion-Free Crisis Management”

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