I came across a photo of an old friend, Ed Salamon, who stopped by Johnny Angels Ginchy Stuff and Museum a while ago. I then pulled out a copy of the book he had written called “Pittsburgh’s Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll”. I immediately went into reminiscing mode. I remember when the book first … Read more
It started at an Air Force Base in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania … and they called themselves the Del-Vikings! The group went through several name changes as well as personnel changes do to contracts since most members were underage at the time of their signing. Only Kripp Johnson, one of the original members, was 21 when they … Read more
One of my favorite singers and music legends was the late great Harvey Fuqua, founder and lead singer of the legendary Moonglows. Where do I begin … I met Harvey when he was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and Museum. Early in the day I had time to sit and talk with … Read more
This Saturday, May 3rd is a special Birthday! It’s my Daughter Rachael’s birthday and the birthday of her first born, Roman, my first Grandchild. It’s also the Birthday of an old friend … the Godfather of Soul, James Brown! The picture above was at a show I did with James Brown, and I took the … Read more
What musician that started playing in the late 50’s, early 60’s or even 70’s didn’t play the song “Louie, Louie?” It’s a Rock standard, a Rock Classic, a Rock Masterpiece! The man who wrote and originally recorded the classic was Mr. Richard Berry. Tomorrow, April 11th is his birthday. I had the honors of spending … Read more
“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
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