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All in all, 'Neon' is proof that persistence can pay off when it comes to testing musical waters in the mainstream pop world.

Buddy Guy delivers great blues and some excellent collaborations on this two-disc set.

While this isn't the perfect recording, like Helm, its heart is in the right place, which more than makes up for any flaws.

Whatever generation you hail from, whatever musical genres are your taste, you need to experience Solomon Burke at least once.

"The Mrs. Carter Show" is a feast for the eyes and the ears, and proof to everyone out there that Beyonce is the true Queen of Pop.

The last album from rock and roll pioneer Larry Williams - a good look into the emerging funk scene of the late 1970s and well worth a listen.

Soulful European production duo joins forces with international vocalists for a refreshingly funky third album.

A powerful voice and soul-deep writing style made Donna Summer much more than the Queen of Disco.

Record-breaking sales are only one part of the singer's legacy. With her genre-defying career, she changed the game.

With hits "Love Is Strange," "Pillow Talk," and "Rapper's Delight," the multi-faceted entertainer and entrepreneur left a strong legacy.