Elvis Presley Week: Most people know Elvis recorded for Sun Records in the beginning. There is a famous quote that is attributed to Sam Philips who was the owner of Sun. He once said “If I could find a white … Continue reading →
In case you didn’t know, this is Elvis Presley week. He died 38 years ago next Sunday on Aug 16, 1977. I remember it like it was yesterday. I was driving to work on that morning in 1977 and they … Continue reading →
Even though he’s technically not considered rock and roll, I have to mention today the death of George Hamilton IV. He was one of the pioneers of recorded music in the Fifties with a Top 10 song called “A Rose … Continue reading →
Today in 1986, Rick Allen drummer with Def Leppard made his first live appearance with the band after losing an arm in a car accident, when they appeared at the Monsters Of Rock Festival, Castle Donington, England. Have you seen … Continue reading →
Can we have a moment of silence for Elvis Presley. He died 37 years ago today. Like the day President Kennedy was shot, I remember where I was when I heard about his death. I was in a car with … Continue reading →
I’m sad to report that Phil Everly died last night. I saw the notice on MSN just before going to bed and was really saddened by the news. Phil was 74 years old and it is said that he died … Continue reading →
How did the Eagles get their name? Here is one idea: The band spent a lot of time at the Troubadour in Hollywood. After the Troubadour closed one night, they drove to Joshua Tree in the Mohave Desert. They took … Continue reading →
I saw this story on msn.com and just had to share it here. In 1963, the Kingsmen had a number 2 hit with a song that has become a classic, “Louie, Louie”. The problem was, no one could understand the … Continue reading →
Does anyone remember the Dells. They were a smooth R&B group that were called doo-wop years after doo-wop had kind of died out. The had 8 Top 10 songs between 1968 and 1973 and if younger than 50, you probably … Continue reading →
On this day (Apr 4) in 1964, The Beatles held down the top five spots on the Billboard Hot 100. This was the first time a band or an individual had ever done this and, as it turns out, it … Continue reading →