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
The Spaniels … Pookie and Gerald … DooWop Royalty!
This past week I did my internet radio show, on jukinoldies.com, featuring two gentlemen who had birthdays this week both from the DooWop group …”The Spaniels!” Pookie Hudson (June 11, 1934) and Gerald Gregory (June 10, 1934) who grew up in Gary, Indiana and both went to Roosevelt High School. That’s where they formed their … Read more
True Friend … Eddie Holman … Memories!
This past Tuesday we celebrated an old friend’s birthday, Eddie Holman … and I posted a lot of photos and memories of days gone by. As I was reading through the responses, I saw one from Eddie… it said … “We have history, great memories and wonderful times my great and good friend” and it … Read more
After The Party … B-Day Memoirs
I guess I’m in a mellow reminiscing mood today … yesterday I celebrated another birthday … I was blessed to have my family around and sat back to watch my son and daughter reminisce about their childhood memories. It was like watching an old favorite movie … their eyes lighting up as they recalled special … Read more