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Grateful Dead, The

(Encyclopedia) Grateful Dead, The, American rock music group formed in 1965 by guitarists Jerry Garcia, 1942–95, and Bob Weir, 1947–, harmonica player Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, 1945–73, bassist Phil…

Rowhani, Hassan

(Encyclopedia) Rowhani, Hassan Rowhani, Hassan häsänˈ rōhänēˈ [key], 1948–, Iranian cleric and political leader, b.…

Letting the "Air" out of the NBA

The Chicago Bulls The Bulls may have seen their last celebration in Chicago's Grant Park for quite awhile thanks to Michael Jordan's (third from right) long-awaited decision to retire. Rumors…

Stanley Cup 1998 | Defense

Spotlight on the Stanley Cup: Defense Detroit Not a whole lot of weakness here either. The Wings' exceptional defense, led by Norris Trophy finalist Lidstrom, has given up a paltry 2.00 goals per…

Turner, Tina

(Encyclopedia) Turner, Tina 1939- , African American R&B and rock singer, b. Brownsville, Tn., as Anna Mae Bullock. Turner had a turbulent…

Robert Charles KRUEGER, Congress, TX (1935)

Senate Years of Service: 1993-1993Party: DemocratKRUEGER, Robert Charles, a Representative and a Senator from Texas; born in New Braunfels, Comal County, Tex., September 19, 1935; attended New…

1985 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“We Are the World,” USA for AfricaAlbum of the YearNo Jacket Required, Phil Collins (Atlantic)Song of the Year“We Are the World,” Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie,…

Michael Jordan retires from the NBA

Letting the "Air" out of the NBA by Michael Morrison We all knew this day would eventually come, but that certainly makes the pill no easier to swallow. On January 13, Chicago Bulls…

NBA Season Preview 1999

Short Season, Tall Task Can the NBA maintain its edge without his Airness? by Gerry Brown NBA also-rans are licking their chops now that the invincible trio of Phil Jackson,…

Radio and Television Personalities

Ed Sullivan See also People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links The Emmy® Awards International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Awards Alfred I. duPont —…