Monthly Archives: February 2024

On Oct. 8, 1987, Chuck Berry is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His film biography, Hail, Hail Rock & Roll premiered the same night. A copy of his 1960 hit, “Too Pooped to Pop,” released on Chess Records … Continue reading →

While driving his new Cadillac in Baton Rogue, Louisiana , Joe Tex becomes only the second man in America to be charged for driving while watching a TV on his dashboard. He is best known for his 1967 hit, “Skinny … Continue reading →

In 1978, the Rolling Stones performed “Beast Of Burden” on Saturday Night Live. The 45 with picture sleeve is a big collectible with a value up to $3,000.00. Beware of counterfeits. Original sleeves are a light lavender. Fakes are more … Continue reading →

George Harrison’s “Something” is something when it is released as the “A” side of a Beatles’ 45, a first for Harrison. With “Come Together” on the flip side, the single will reach number one. A copy on Apple Records is … Continue reading →

Olivia Newton-John had her first # 1 album in 1974 with “If You Love Me, Let Me Know”, which contained her third U.S number one single, “I Honestly Love You.” However, a copy is not worth much more than $10.00. … Continue reading →

With many teens in the 1960s, Paul Revere was more famous than the revolutionary hero of the same name. With Mark Lindsay as lead singer the band would have many hits including “Hungry” and “Don’t Take It So Hard.” Among … Continue reading →

In 1961 Bob Dylan makes his concert hall debut at New York’s Carnegie Hall. He is paid $20.00. 53 people were in the audience. Most were friends. In 1962, Columbia releases his first album, “Bob Dylan.” Do you have a … Continue reading →

                When it comes to promotional records, mostly sent to radio stations, with the words “promotional copy” or “Not For Sale” printed on the label, the values in many cases can be worth … Continue reading →

In 1961, A group of teens from Hawthorne California calling themselves The Pendletones record “Surfin’.” Their name would later be changed to the Beach Boys, a name made up by promotion man Russ Reagan. “Surfin’” would get to #75 on … Continue reading →