John Cale, Parton For President, Henry Cowell Rediscovered

Soundcheck | Oct 12, 2012

Today on Soundcheck, the next installment of Musician In Chief, in which we nominate a musician for president. This time CBS Sunday Morning contributor Faith Salie explains why the bedazzled queen of country, Dolly Parton, would be right for the job.

Then, Velvet Underground founding member and avant-garde composer John Cale comes by to perform in the studio.

And a new book reveals more about influential, but lesser-known composer Henry Cowell.

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