Roy Clay Computer pioneer

Clay had a direct impact on my life, and I hadn’t even heard of him until today.

From This is True for 29 September 2024

Dan Morgenstern Jazz writer

Morgenstern wasn’t a musician, but he won 8 Grammy Awards for his extensive knowledge of Jazz.

From This is True for 8 September 2024

Pete Wade Country guitarist

Wade gave up touring to play in the studio with a long list of hit-makers.

From This is True for 1 September 2024

Wally Amos Famous

He was famous well before he started selling cookies.

From This is True for 18 August 2024

Mary Martin Musical matchmaker

Martin was a huge influence in the music industry, even though she wasn’t a musician herself.

From This is True for 14 July 2024

Mildred Stahlman Neonatologist

Dr. Stahlman is largely responsible for creating the modern NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

From This is True for 30 June 2024

Romay Davis Servicewoman

In 1945 World War II, the Army had a backlog of millions of pieces of mail for the troops. Davis and her comrades were sent to fix the problem.

From This is True for 23 June 2024

Ed Stone Astrophysicist

Dr. Stone was the Project Scientist for the Voyager project for 50 years — and I’m grateful to have known him.

From This is True for 16 June 2024