Monthly Archives: March 2025

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 →

When it comes to the value of those old 78’s, nothing brings the green like the Blues. In 1928, Victor Records released “Cool Drink of Water Blues” by Tommy Johnson, now worth up to $3,000.00. In 1931 Paramount Records released … 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

In 1959, Elvis Presley took a Smiley Lewis hit from 1956 and made it his own. The song, “One Night,” by Smiley Lewis had the lyrics, “One night of sin is what I’m now praying for.” Elvis, his manager Col.Parker, … 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 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 →

Ike & Tina Turner were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. For 30 years prior to that they had given James Brown a run for his money as the most exciting performers in show business. … Continue reading →