Jun 25th, 2009 · It's not easy being related to a musical star: Even if your gifts rival those of your sibling, it's presumed that as the less-famous family member, you must be second-rate or a coattail surfer. Especially in the world of soul music, some overshadowed sisters and brothers have proven as compelling as their kin.
Keywords: world · music · Family · famous · soul · siblings · surfers · presumed · Kin · coattails
Mar 19th, 2009 · A law-school dropout signs on as a magician's assistant, hoping for something more glamorous one day. But the "great" Buck Howard's career seems to be in a tailspin — until a twist catapults him back to stardom, with his young assistant on his coattails.
Keywords: law · schools · Mystery · Howard · magic · Stardom · glamorous · enigma · dropouts · catapulted · Tailspin · Buck Howard
