Jerry Butler … remembering the “ICE MAN!”
Over the years I have met, performed with and became friends with most of my music heroes … this past week we lost one of the greatest of our time … Mr. Jerry Butler … the “ICE MAN!” Watching your favorite entertainers from behind stage is one of the most memorable. I have worked with … Read more
Goodbye to an Old Friend … Tommy Hunt!
It’s with a heavy heart that I write today’s Blog … last week, February 12, 2025 we lost a great National Treasure and dear old friend … Mr.. Tommy Hunt. Tommy was born Charles James Hunt in Pittsburgh, Pa in the Hill District section of the ‘Burgh. His School friends nicknamed him Tommy. that stuck … Read more
Memories of Jimmy Beaumont … DooWop and Golf!
This day in 1959, Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners performed their first record on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand … “Since I Don’t Have You”. A song written on an envelope by Joe Rock, Skyliners Manager, on their way to rehearsal. When I read this today, I began reminiscing about my old friend. My mind went … Read more
“Since I Don’t Have You!” … Jimmy B. and Eddie H. … WOW!
It’s just one of those classic songs that never get old and never get tired of … I’m talkin’ about … “Since I Don’t Have You!”. A song written by Joe Rock with Jimmy Beaumont. The lyrics were jotted down on an old envelop and soon recorded by the Skyliner’s, it’s a Pittsburgh Classic, it … Read more
Pinch Me … I must be dreaming …it’s Ruth Brown and Bill Pinkney
It’s another PINCH ME moment. How often does one have the opportunity to sit and talk with two Rhythm n’ Blues, Rock and Roll Icons? Well as many of you know I had the pleasure of singing with the great Bill Pinkney, one of the original members of the Drifters and I had the honors … Read more
James Brown … signing with Federal Records … 1956!
Sometimes I have to pinch myself to see if I am dreaming … how blessed I am to have met, worked with and even became friends with some of my childhood music Icons! It seems like only yesterday that I was watching the likes of James Brown, the Temptations, Four Tops, Supremes. Ben E. King … Read more