music history

...and he got a little help rebooting his career from Shreveporter James Burton.

"Poppa Funk" has passed away at 81.

Today is a very important day in music history.

Shreveport's Mayor apologized for Cooke's treatment in 1963 but many believe he doesn't deserve it.

The Mayor apologizes for the horrific incident Cooke endured in Shreveport in 1963.

The New Orleans native was 77.

The King was "All Shook Up" on this day in 1955.

The Louisiana Hayride helped create tons of stars both on and off stage.

The Shreveport native turned a whole new generation onto the blues.

It was big night for the bayou state at the Grammys.

A tragic series of events for Sam Cooke in Shreveport lead to one of the greatest songs of all time.