#The Dixie Cups’ Rosa Lee Hawkins dies at 76

#The Dixie Cups’ Rosa Lee Hawkins dies at 76

“#The Dixie Cups’ Rosa Lee Hawkins dies at 76” Hawkins’ voice can be heard on iconic recordings such as “Chapel of Love” and “Iko Iko.” Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images.   Rosa Lee Hawkins, the youngest founding member of the celebrated New Orleans girl group The Dixie Cups, died in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, January…

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#Ronnie Spector dies at 78

#Ronnie Spector dies at 78

“#Ronnie Spector dies at 78” The Ronettes’ legendary leader has passed away. Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images.   Ronnie Spector, the singular singer who formed and fronted The Ronettes, died today of at 78. Spector’s family revealed the sad news in a message they posted to her official website. “Our beloved earth angel, Ronnie, peacefully…

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#Shamir reflects on past lives for “Reproductive”

#Shamir reflects on past lives for “Reproductive”

“#Shamir reflects on past lives for “Reproductive”” The new song is the third single from Heterosexuality, out February 11. Photo by Marcus Maddox.   Shamir dissects the core components of gender and sexuality and peers at them through a high-powered microscope. Today, he takes on the breeding impulse with the release of “Reproductivity.” It’s the…

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