Anatomy of a Boo

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010

Opera fans booed a recent production at the Metropolitan Opera, and concertgoers razzed Jessica Simpson when she forgot the lyrics to her songs. Today: the origins of booing, and the role it plays in the music world. Also: singer Howard Tate talks about his return to soul music after a 30-year hiatus.

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