Monthly Archives: March 2026

Diana Ross and the Supremes first hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964 with “Where Did Our Love Go.” Their next four singles also hit number 1, establishing them as the premier girl-group of the 1960’s. “Where … Continue reading →

Rolling Stone magazine lists “Folk Singer” by Muddy Waters as one of the top 500 albums of all time. It could have been called “Muddy Waters Unplugged” as it’s an all acoustic album with Muddy Waters and Bobby Guy on … Continue reading →

Who is Leo Giordarno and why does he have a record that collectors seek? What makes his record special is that backing him up, singing falsetto, are Buddy Holly and Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers. The song, “Stay Close … Continue reading →

“The Bad Seed,” a thriller from 1956, was a movie based on the play by Maxwell Anderson. The film was about a disturbed young girl who displayed the characteristics of a serial killer. It was nominated for 4 academy awards. … Continue reading →

The Chantels was one of the first girl-groups of the Rock N Roll era. They had their first hit in 1957 with the Doo-Wop classic, “Maybe.” A reformed version of the group scored in 1961 with “Look in My Eyes” … Continue reading →

Gary U.S. Bonds was as popular during the twist craze of the early 1960’s as Chubby Checker. His hits such as “New Orleans” and “Quarter to Three” are Rock N Roll classics. And like Chubby, Gary capitalized on the twist … Continue reading →

Paul Anka was one of the biggest teen idols of the 50’s & 60’s with huge hits such as “Diana,” “Puppy Love,” and “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” which today is worth up to $50.00 with its picture sleeve. … Continue reading →

On August 12,1960, Pete Best became a Beatle and for two years, as their fame grew in Hamburg and Liverpool, Pete was the drummer backing up John, Paul, and George. Then, in one of the great unsolved mysteries of Rock … Continue reading →

Unlike the Beach Boys, the Astronauts was a surf band from the Midwest, far away from the ocean. Although they never had any big hits, they were more popular in Japan than the Beach Boys. They also appeared in 4 … Continue reading →

The life and legend of Frankie Lymon lives in Rock N Roll history. Beginning with a quick rise to fame and fortune in ’56 with “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” to his tragic death in ’68 in New York … Continue reading →