It's been a long time since she's graced the stage with soulful rhythm and penetrating words, but I think it will be a far longer time before anyone forgets Liz: A Blues Legend. There was something in her simple yet powerful observations of the world that let the layman gain insight into the mind of a lyrical genius. It transcended genre and generation The liz collaborating with everyone from Snoop to Elton. All who worked with her coming away powerfully changed. Her style spawned a fashion revolution among tweens, whose after effects we are still seeing in Star Bucks Cafe's and Book Store Coffee shops across the nation. The rumors about binge drinking, drug abuse, and diva like behavior can be put down to little more than the jealous squabbling of her contemporaries. Whether you were her biggest fan, or worst enemy, you can help but respect her. As a popular president may have once said "Regardless of race, political leaning, or financial standing there is one thing everyone in this country can get behind, and that's the Liz."