Monthly Archives: May 2024

Jimmy Buffett is best known for his music portraying an easy-living lifestyle. His fans are known as Parrot Heads and are as devoted as any fans could be. His biggest hits include “Come Monday” and “Margaritaville.” He also owned two … Continue reading →

Talk about a marketing scheme! When Dunhill Records was churning out hits with the Mamas and Papas like “Monday Monday” and “California Dreamin’,” they hit upon the idea of trying to capitalize on their stars with a group called the … Continue reading →

Jan and Dean was one of the most popular duos of the late 50’s and throughout the 60’s. They are best known for their hits on Liberty records such as “Surf City,” which reached # 1 on the Billboard Hot … Continue reading →

Charles Brown was a Blues artist best known for hits like “Merry Christmas Baby” and “Driftin Blues.” Among those naming him as being an influence on them were Ray Charles, Ivory Joe Hunter, and Percy Mayfield. Brown’s million-seller, “Please Come … Continue reading →

When it comes to singing cowboys, there was none more successful than Gene Autry. With 93 movies under his belt, he also starred in a long-running TV show. He also owned radio and TV stations and was a long-time owner … Continue reading →

“Earth to Major Tom.” David Bowie records can be very collectible. Bowie has been a major part of Rock history since the release of “Space Oddity” in 1969. His debut album, “David Bowie,” released on Deram Records in 1967, is … Continue reading →

Here’s a trivia question. Who was the first white solo artist to record for Motown? That would be Debbie Dean. She was signed by Motown founder Barry Gordy in the early 1960,s. Her first single was “Don’t Let Him Shop … Continue reading →

In 1961, Gary U.S. Bonds hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Quarter To Three.” Reportedly, Gary and his band were celebrating their first hit, “New Orleans,” when someone turned on a tape recorder and captured  the band singing … Continue reading →

Bob Crane began his career in 1956 as a Dee Jay on a Los Angeles radio station. In 1961, he started doing bit parts on TV. It was Donna Reed who first recognized his acting potential and he was given … Continue reading →

Big Brother and the Holding Company were spawned in the psychedelic era, and when they latched on to Janis Joplin, who was choosing to join them or the 13thFloor Elevators, they would become a part of the legend and history … Continue reading →