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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

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

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