Little Richard & Music as We Age
12 July 2024 - 51 minsHosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with director Lisa Cortés about her documentary, "Little Richard: I Am Everything." The film is full of electrifying live footage of the rock and roll architect throughout his career. They also talk with Professor Timothy McKenry about his research into why people listen to less new music as they age.
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