Folk-Protest singer Barry McGuire turns 88 today
Barry McGuire had a No.1 hit in 1965 with the protest song “Eve Of Destruction” which it’s lyrics remain contemporary and relevant to this day
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The eternal Mary Poppins and Sister Maria Julie Andrews turns 88 today
She is one of our favorite Pop icons, for over 5 decades she has brought us smiles and joy as we watched over the years the timeless movies “May Poppins” and “The Sound Of Music”, today Julie Andrews turns 88
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The “Papa John” John Phillip’s controversial life
Talented but also controversial, The Mamas & the Papas founder and mentor, “Papa John” John Phillips, wrote and co-wrote some of the most memorable and best Pop songs in history
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The legendary Rock music producer Paul A. Rothchild was born on this day in 1935
Paul A. Rothchild was one of the most respected and requested producers in Rock music. He produced several legendary Rock acts during the 1960’s and 1970’s including The Doors, Janis Joplin, Love, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. We look back at the career of this legendary figure in Rock
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The “Polish Prince” Bobby Vinton was born on this day in 1935
During the early 1960’s, Bobby Vinton rose to stardom with his unique soft voice singing smooth and soft love songs. He remains the most successful romantic singer during a predominantly Rock music era. He was born 88 years ago today
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Remembering the artist and politician Sonny Bono on his birthday
Sonny Bono helped to launch Cher’s career with their successful duo Sonny & Cher back in the 1960’s, with a string of hits such as “I Got You Babe” or “The Beat Goes On”. But he also wrote many songs for other artists and had an active acting career and later in his life, also as a politician. Look back at Sonny Bono’s life
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Jerry Lee Lewis, The Killer Turns 87
He was the prototypical Rock Star. Long before the late 60’s and 70’s era of rock stardom excess, Jerry Lee Lewis already was living the wild Rock Star life in the 1950’s. His bad wild boy reputation as well as his non conventional stage antics that included wild and energetic performances and instrument smash before Rockers did it, earned him the nickname “The Killer”, today, he turns 87
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