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John-Paul Shiver

John-Paul Shiver
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John-Paul Shiver has been contributing to 48 Hills since 2019. His work as an experienced music journalist and pop culture commentator has appeared in the Wire, Resident Advisor, SF Weekly, Bandcamp Daily, PulpLab, AFROPUNK, and Drowned In Sound.

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A blizzard of Ozzy covers

The godfather of metal inspired a crazy train of funk, soul, indie, and hip-hop versions that let his dark light shine on.

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A legend passes, but the Whispers’ eternal jams can still make it better

On vocalist Walter Scott Jr.'s passing, recalling how the group's post-disco soul kept Black spirits up during the early Reagan era.

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Latest album 'Brighter the Days' displays the innovator's versatility—as do favorite selections from Stevie to YMO.

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