Danny and the Juniors … Goodbye to and old friend … Fankie Maffei!
Danny and the Juniors … one of the great Philly Groups that helped lead the way to Rock and Roll History! They formed in 1955 at Bartram High School known as the Juvenaires at the time singing at school parties and local Philly events. In 1957 they recorded a song called “Do The Bop” and … Read more
Come and get these Memories … Dr. Martha Reeves
Singer, entertainer, actress, innovator, humanitarian, politician, friend … and Motown ICON! I’m talkin’ about the beautiful, inside and out, Martha Reeves of the Vandellas! Tomorrow, July 18, is Martha’s birthday and as I sit here reminiscing about my friend I started to go back and relive times I spent with Martha. Let me start by … Read more
Memories from Johnny Angels Ginchy Stuff … a day with Henry Diltz!
Today at my Ginchy Stuff store and museum I had some time to reminisce about all the history I have inside these walls. I was looking at ways to add on to my current displays and laid out some items that I am planning on doing a new display case. The items were a Woodstock … Read more
Laugh! It’s Good For you! … the “NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER”
With so much tension in today’s world … “Laugh a little … It’s good for you! It’s what the Doctor ordered!” Do you remember being a kid and watching old black and white TV shows like, The Three Stooges, Our Gang, The Bowery Boys … or maybe sitcoms like … The Dick Van Dyke Show, … Read more
LOU CHRISTIE … Memories of a Pittsburgh Music Icon!
Saying goodbye to an old friend is always difficult … made easier when reminiscing about all those great times experienced together. Lou Christie was born Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco in Glenwillard, PA just a short distance from Pittsburgh … known for his falsetto voice. Lou came on the music scene professionally in 1962 and was … Read more
Tommy Hunt … just another kid from d’Burgh!
There is soooo much talent here in da Burgh! At one time Pittsburgh was the feeding ground for musical artists. Many got their start here in Pittsburgh before making the big time. Three in particular came from the same neighborhood in Pittsburgh, the Hill District section of the city. George Benson, Chuck Jackson and Tommy … Read more