This week in 1979: 272 passengers died in the worst plane crash in history, Margaret Thatcher became the first British woman Prime Minister, a 28 year old lab technician named Karen Silkwood was ...
Country star Mel Tillis died yesterday after a long illness. He was 85. Blake Farmer of member station WPLN says the prolific songwriter's road to fame wasn't an easy one. BLAKE FARMER, BYLINE: ...
Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Copyright 2024 NPR Fans and fellow musicians are mourning the death of entertainer Mel Tillis. Tillis ...