Monthly Archives: September 2026

In 1953, United Artists released the film, “Return to Paradise,” starring one of Hollywood’s all-time greats, Gary Cooper. The plot, based on a story by James Michner, tells of the conflict between a strict missionary and the American drifter whose … Continue reading →

From out of Jersey City, New Jersey comes Kool & the Gang. They have sold over 50,000,00 records since the release of their first album in 1969, Their biggest hits include “Ladies Night” and “Celebrate.” Their 1973 hit of “Jungle … Continue reading →

Small Faces formed in London in 1965. By 1967, they had their biggest hit with “Itchycoo Park.” It was a great example of psychedelic Rock N Roll when it hit the top-20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is worth … Continue reading →

In 1958, Annette Funicello hit big with the single, “Tall Paul.” It was during the time she had a crush on Paul Anka. A year later Carole King released the single, “Short Mort,” which was a parody of Annette’s hit. … Continue reading →

Bob Ritchie is better known by the name we all know, Kid Rock. Starting out as a rapper, his music progressed more toward Rock and Country. Once married to the sexy Pamela Anderson, Kid Rock has had his share of … Continue reading →

Ron Holden is not a name as well known as other early Rock N Roll stars but in 1960 he had a top-10 hit with a song called “Love You So.” It gained him an appearance on American Bandstand. However, … Continue reading →

Rock N Roll Hall of Fame band, Santana, named for lead guitarist and founder, Carlos Santana, was one of the most successful groups to emerge from Woodstock. Winners of 8 Grammy Awards, the band was born in 1967 in San … Continue reading →

Known as the “Big O,” Roy Orbison began his highly successful career as a Rockabilly artist but found a bigger audience with powerful ballads like “Running Scared,” “It’s Over,” and the number 1 smash, “Crying,” which Orbison wrote after seeing … Continue reading →

Wanda Jackson is the Queen of Rockabilly. Inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2009, she was often on stage shows with Elvis in the mid-50’s. Her Rock N Roll career peaked in 1960 with her signature … Continue reading →

The Impressions began their long and successful career in 1958 when they added two of Rhythm & Blues’ greatest stars, Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler. In 1998, the group was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. They had their … Continue reading →