My top 5 "go to" musicians that I keep coming back to when times are rough.

• Deborah Harry - She was the first pop star that I wanted to be. I spent
  a lot of time around the age of 10 smearing my face with lipgloss and trying
  to make my lips "pouty." Hey, Blondie has a new
  album out. Go buy it if possible. Buy
  it for me.


• Carol King - My go to when I need a little girl power or it is time to
  sing karaoke.


• Robert Smith & The Cure - They influenced a generation. It was a little
  tough in the Deep South to be a big Cure fan. The heat just did not mesh
  well with
  all
  of
  that black and make-up. During the same time frame I loved Depeche Mode,
  Jesus Mary
  Chain, and Ministry.


• Nick Drake - If ever a man sold his soul to his music, this is the one.


• Nina Simone - A diva to contend with. A strong, powerful woman whom I admire
  for her audacity and sheer hutzpah. If you ever get a chance, check out this
  profile of her from NPR. The stuff of legends.