Ken Tucker, 1953-

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May 6, 2008

06:08

Hayes Carll, Finding 'Trouble' Where He Can

Fresh Air music critic Ken Tucker reviews Trouble in Mind, the new album from country singer Hayes Carll. The 32-year-old Texan says his music is inspired by Beat poetry, Bob Dylan and singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt.

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April 23, 2008

06:53

Was (Not Was) Is Back After 15-Year Hiatus

Fresh Air rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Boo!, the new album from the band Was (Not Was). It's the band's first full-length disc since 1993.

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April 14, 2008

12:44

'Cry-Baby,' A Score for Broadway

Songwriters David Javerbaum and Adam Schlesinger wrote the songs for Cry-Baby, a Broadway musical based on John Water's 1990 film of the same name. Fresh Air's rock critic talks with both about their contribution to the show.

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Hayes Carll, Finding 'Trouble' Where He Can

Was (Not Was) Is Back After 15-Year Hiatus

'Cry-Baby,' A Score for Broadway

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