by admin | Jan 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
Ridin_The_Wind_UK_Version_- The Tornadoes 1962 During our last visit to the capitol of Living 50s history, Bob was looking well – in fact he hadn’t aged a bit, holding fort in front of this great burger palace. The building, which appears all original, is... by admin | Jan 15, 2010 | Drive-ins, LOS ANGELES, Movies, TIKI
Probably our favorite of the many Tiki Palaces in Southern California is Bahooka, perhaps the only Tiki restaurant in the area. Originally built in the late 60s its maintained a loyal following, according the current and only second owner. The place looks like... by admin | Jan 14, 2010 | Film Stars, TONY MARTIN
begin_the_beguine_tony_martin It’s sure good to see someone like Tony Martin still singing – and singing well into his late 90s. After all, probably the closest in age still on the circuit is Tony Bennett, and he’s a baby still in his mid-80s.... by admin | Jan 11, 2010 | Pop, Rock and Roll
Here is the front page of a music magazine published almost 20 year ago, deriding the Rock Hall of Fame for overlooking key talents (clockwise, from top right GENE PITNEY, NEIL SEDAKA, DEL SHANNON, CONNIE FRANCIS, THE SHIRELLES and BRENDA LEE. Since that time, ... by admin | Jan 1, 2010 | CELEBRITIES, PAUL HARVEY
It’s been about a year or more since we lost radio news legend Paul Harvey. We were always amazed how Harvey kept going on , despite some derision of his politics. But, Harvey, it seemed, got along with everyone and was youthful for his years. He would pass off...