The real Don Shirley knew top musicians and faced Jim Crow dangers. See how his yearlong touring bond with Tony Lip unfolded ...

The true story behind the 1962 trip that paired Tony Vallelonga with pianist Don Shirley in the Jim Crow South. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may ...

There’s no sugar-coated way to say it—Green Book is in deep shit. The film, based on the (supposed) friendship between Tony “Lip” Vallelonga and acclaimed pianist Dr. Don Shirley, is just what the ...

WASHINGTON (ABC7) — Inspired by a true tale, "Green Book," is a story told about Tony Lip and Dr. Don Shirley traveling through the deep south during the 1960s. Co-writer and son of Tony, Nick ...