Monthly Archives: December 2023

Recording as Runt, Todd Rundgren released his first debut album, “Runt,” in 1970. However, Runt was regarded as a trio consisting of Rundgren, Hunt Sales on drums, and bass player Tony Sales. Previously, Rundgren was part of the group Nazz … Continue reading →

Pearl Jam’s rise to stardom began in 1991. They have been called “the most popular Rock N Roll band of the 90’s.” Breaking out of Seattle, they brought Grunge to the mainstream. Their fusion of Punk and Classic Rock exploded … Continue reading →

Bobby Rydell, Frankie Avalon and Fabian were major teen idols in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. The list of Bobby Rydell’s hits in those years are massive including “Swingin School,” “Kissin Time,” “Volare,” “Wildwood Days,” and “Forget Him.” His … Continue reading →

April 28,1990 is a wedding day for 2 major rockers. Jon Bon Jovi marries his high school sweetheart, Dorothea Hurley, at the Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. They are still together. Also on the same day, Axl Rose of … Continue reading →

Frank Zappa wrote in a variety of styles that he exemplified in solo albums like “Hot Rats” and “Lumpy Gravy” and albums such as “Freak Out” and “We’re Only in It for the Money” with the Mothers of Invention. Zappa … Continue reading →

              In 1960, Paul Anka and every boy’s favorite Mouseketeer, Annette, were an “item.” He wrote a hit record about their romance called “Puppy Love.” It went all the way to #2 on the … Continue reading →

From time to time throughout the history of Rock N Roll, an advertiser would sponsor albums by the big stars of the day. In 1961, Brylcreem (with the slogan of “A Little Dab’ll Do Ya”) promoted the album, “Sing Along … Continue reading →

Among the most successful girl-groups of the 60’s was the Ronettes. Produced by Phil Spector, they cranked out major hits like “Be My Baby,” “Baby, I Love You,” and “Walking in the Rain.” Released in 1964, “Walking in the Rain” … Continue reading →

During the golden age of Rock N Roll, instrumentals were more prevalent on the charts than in later years. Among the standouts were those by the Ventures and Duane Eddy. But there were many one-hit wonders like “Wild Weekend” by … Continue reading →

The second album for Santana was “Abraxas.” The record was a perfect mixture of Rock with Latin influences. Rolling Stone lists “Abraxas” on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” The cover depicts the painting of “The … Continue reading →