Memories

“Sound of Young America!” … the battle cry of the 1960’s … the Motown Sound! Growing up as teen in the 1960’s I experienced a lot of change. I watched Rhythm n’ Blues (the so-called Devil’s Music”) grow into Soul Music, a Man on the Moon, an atomic threat to end all of mankind, a … Read more

Yesterday was my childhood best friend’s birthday, his name is Willie, we called him “Nut”. Not only were we neighbors as kids, hung out together throughout our juvenile days, laughed together, fought together, played ball together, married our childhood sweethearts and had children who called us Uncle. Willie’s son married my daughter which was the … Read more

You’ve heard me talk about great singers that came out of the Hill District of Pittsburgh, the likes of Tommy Hunt and Chuck Jackson and some even became Jazz Royalty like George Benson. George was not only a legendary guitarist/musician but an established vocalist that began singing at the early age of nine. George Benson … Read more

Over our long 55+ year career (Johnny Angel and the Halos) we have performed in clubs, bars, Concert Halls, Festivals, on Television, live radio shows, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Stadiums, National Anthem for the Pirates, Penguins and Steelers, on the street corner and even at Heinz Hall. Speaking of Heinz Hall, … Read more

Today, March 6th is the Birthday of an old friend and one of my favorite singers… Ms. Mary Wilson. We lost Mary four years ago … today I started reminiscing about her music and some good times. Although I have many memories of my friend there two in particular that come to mind. I have … Read more

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