Raisins in the Sun

Raisins in the Sun is an unlikely all-star collective of veteran players that came together in Tucson, AZ, to make a self-titled roots rock/pop debut that came out in 2001 on Rounder Records. The group consists of Chuck Prophet, known as a solo artist and alumnus of vaunted roots-rockers Green on Red; as well as Jim Dickson, who produced albums for Big Star and the Replacements (to name a few) and whose piano graces the Rolling Stones' "Wild Horses." Also on board is Jules Shear, who -- besides his solo work -- has written hits for Cyndi Lauper and the Bangles (and who inspire...