So now, ladies and gentlemen, it is star time. Are you ready for star time? From W.B. E. EZ Chicago and PRX, this is sound opinions. I'm Jim De Regattis.

And I'm Greg Koch. Rocky Ericsson was a one-of-a-kind psychedelic pioneer who passed away last month at 71.

We pay tribute to his tragic life and brilliant music, with the 13th floor elevators and solo.

Two-headed dog.

Two-headed dog.

I'd be working in a dreamt.

I'll also talk with Jim about what he's learned in 19 years of investigating R Kelly.

That's all coming up on sound opinions.

This is sound opinions and even if you don't know the name Rocky Ericsson you certainly know some of the bands he's influence from ZZ Top to

Ari M to Acreville River.

Later in the show, we'll delve into the influential and psychedelic world of Rocky Ericsson,

and we'll remember Dr. John, both legends we recently lost. But first we're going to get a little philosophical

about the nature of music, right Craig?

Yes, Jim, we're going to talk about the book you just released, Soulis the case against R Kelly, something you've been working on for 19 years.

It details your incredible investigation of the R&B Star's abuse of power. It seems like every

every stone has been turned over here in terms of what you went through to write

this book, how you approached it, the results.

What's the thing you'd most like to share with our audience

that you've learned from this experience?

So we started this show 21 years ago. a mere 14 of that on public radio, and it's because

we believe in the power of music.

What this book is partly doing is asking people to re-examine if this music can save your life

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