Monthly Archives: October 2021

          In 1968 Apple Records signed the band, Badfinger, when they were known as the Iveys. As Badfinger, they had 4 hits in a row from 1970 to 1972. Their first chart-buster was “Come and Get … Continue reading →

In the 1950’s, End Records was a very successful label with recording artists like Little Anthony & the Imperials, the Dubs, the Chantels, and many other Doo Wop stars of the day. In 1958, End Records released the album “Rock … Continue reading →

Tom Rush was a major part of the Folk music movement in the 60’s as a songwriter and performer. It all began for him while he attended Harvard in 1961. It was through his performances there that two superstars, James … Continue reading →

The EP (extended play), which are 7 inch albums, were a staple of the early Rock and Roll era. In 1957, Cadence Records released two EP’s by the Everly Brothers. The first features their hits “Wake Up Little Susie” and … Continue reading →

Todd Rundgren formed his band Runt in 1970 consisting of himself and Hunt and Tony Sales, the sons of Soupy Sales. But with Rundgren performing as a solo artist on most Runt albums, Todd Rundgren and Runt have come to … Continue reading →

One-hit wonder Gene Allison started out like so many other black performers in the early years of Rock and Roll by singing in the choir of a local church. His one big contribution to music history came in 1957 with … Continue reading →

Annette was the reason most boys watched the Mickey Mouse Club in the 1950’s. In the 1960’s her singing and other noted attributes were featured in a number of “beach” movies with co-star Frankie Avalon. The story-lines are forgettable but … Continue reading →

Steve Gibson with the Red Caps is a band known by many record collectors but not so much by others. The group began in 1943 and by the 1950’s had developed a tremendous following in clubs throughout the country. But … Continue reading →

The most successful songwriter for Motown is Smokey Robinson. Besides writing hits for his own group, the Miracles, he did the same for Mary Wells, the Marvelettes, the Contours, the Supremes, and Marvin Gaye. He also wrote hits for the … Continue reading →

Originally known as the Starlettes, the Angels had their biggest hit with a song they sang as a demo meant for the Shirelles, but the Angels’ demo sounded so good their version was released and “My Boyfriend’s Back” was a … Continue reading →