Monthly Archives: November 2021

The Yardbirds had more “guitar heroes” than any other band of the 1960’s including Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck. They pioneered such guitar innovations as feedback and fuzz tones laying the groundwork for the Heavy Metal to follow. … Continue reading →

At the tender age of 15 Kathy Young scored one of the biggest hits of 1961 with “A Thousand Stars.” It’s now worth up to $30.00 as seen here on the far left. Discovered by game show host Wink Martindale, … Continue reading →

Jape Richardson, better known as the Big Bopper, had one giant hit in 1958 with “Chantilly Lace.” But he became legendary on Feb.3, 1959 when he died in the same plane crash with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. That date … Continue reading →

Considered to be one of the first heavy metal albums, “Vincebus Eruptum” by Blue Cheer featured their hit “Summertime Blues,” a cover version of Eddie Cochran’s Rock and Roll classic. The single, released on Phillips Records in 1968, is worth … Continue reading →

Red Prysock was one of the great Rhythm & Blues saxophonists during the early Rock and Roll era. Although influenced by Jazz great, Coleman Hawkins, Prysock nonetheless turned to Rock and Roll. When legendary Dee-jay, Alan Freed, began his famous … Continue reading →

Vogue picture or painted records, which were issued from 1946-1947, can be very collectible. They were produced by Sav-Way Industries of Detroit. There are about 75 in the series like “When I get Where I’m Going” by Patsy Montana. A … Continue reading →

By the time Little Richard’s third album was released he had left Rock and Roll for religion. “The Fabulous Little Richard” album marked the end of the electrifying early years of his raucous sound. Although the music on the album … Continue reading →

In the early 60’s the Ronettes owned the charts with their classic, “Be My Baby.” That was followed by more hits like  “Baby, I Love You,” and “Walkin’ in the Rain.” By 1965 their popularity began to fade and their … Continue reading →

In 1963 the Kingsmen’s version of “Louie Louie” became one of the most controversial records of all time. The lyrics were thought to be obscene but in reality the words are simply about a man telling a bartender about his … Continue reading →

In 1959, before he started the Motown super group, the Miracles, Smokey Robinson recorded with Ron White for Tamla records. The single “It” by Ron and Bill (Smokey Robinson) is worth up to $300.00. That same year Smokey Robinson & … Continue reading →