In 1966, three guys had a college band. It did not last. One guy went on to become a lawyer; one became a real estate developer; and one became Taylor Branch, acclaimed historian and author of a majestic series on the American civil rights movement: Parting the Waters, Pillar of Fire, and At Canaan's Edge.In 2006, the men got together again--under the name Off Our Rocker--and released an album, "OverTime." Following up on that success--according to their website, the first album "went plastic"--they're back with a second album. It's all covers of Beatles tunes, including "Taxman," "You're Gonna Lose That Girl," and even "Sargent Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." (Snippets are available here.) Until Toni Morrison releases her long-awaited album of Helen Reddy dance remixes, this is probably the best music by a Pulitzer Prize-winner you're going to find.
A tip of the hat to the Baltimore Sun's "Read Street" blog.--David E
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