Ken Tucker, 1953-

August 4, 1989

07:00

Two of the L. A. Music Scene's Most Interesting Acts.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews two new albums from Los Angeles groups. The first is the debut album from Mary's Danish, a band that Ken says combines the roughness of punk with a sense of melody and humor. The other is the latest solo album from Don Henley, a former member of the Eagles.

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July 27, 1989

06:57

Reggae, Race, and Politics.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews two new reggae albums, "One Bright Day," by Ziggy Marley (son of the late Bob Marley) and "Cumbolo" by the Jamaican group Culture.

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July 20, 1989

06:57

Rock Outsiders Marshall Crenshaw and Chris Isaak.

Rock Critic Ken Tucker reviews new albums by Marshall Crenshaw and Chris Isaak.

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Two of the L. A. Music Scene's Most Interesting Acts.

Reggae, Race, and Politics.

Rock Outsiders Marshall Crenshaw and Chris Isaak.

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