Cocaine Boogie: James Booker, the Tragic Piano Genius of New Orleans

Cocaine boogie: James Booker, the tragic piano genius of New Orleans
Though Booker – who died from hard living in 1983 at the age of 43 – would have undoubtedly approved of the description, it does diminish his musical stature somewhat, while only hinting at his flamboyance and talent for self-destruction. Bayou … Read more on The Guardian

Paramus Police Blotter: November 28, 2013
As he approached the vehicle, he observed a whitish powder, believed to be cocaine, on the passenger seat, and a small plastic bag containing more white powder on the floor, according to police. Casey A. Bugbee, 32, of Suffern, N.Y., was charged with … Read more on NorthJersey.com

Driver dead in carjacking near Apopka
Deputies released a vague description of the carjacker but said the crime was not random. Hicks has a history of drug convictions. He served nearly two years in prison for cocaine possession and sale. He was released in October 2001. Investigators have … Read more on Orlando Sentinel