10 (Non-Doo Wopp) Artists Who’ve Publicly Proclaimed Their Love for Doo Wopp 1. Robert Plant is forever enshrined in hard rock history as Led Zepplin’s wailing front man. However, not many know that Plant was a big fan of doo wopp – particularly, the Capris. When Rhino was churning out the “Doo Wop Box” series, A&R
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Lovin Spoonful: 10 Fun Facts
1) At the peak of the band’s success, the producers of the television series that later became “The Monkees” initially planned the series around the Lovin Spoonful. They dropped the band from the project due to conflicts over song publishing rights. 2) Steve Boone’s first time recording in a studio was actually as a musician
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Gary Puckett
Gary Puckett & the Union Gap Gary Puckett & the Union Gap tore up charts in the late sixties and continue to tour internationally to this day. Here are… 6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Gary Puckett Gary has performed on a staggering thirty-plus network television shows and prime time specials during his career.
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Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin dead at 76 The Queen of Soul and the woman who Rolling Stone Magazine called “the greatest singer of all time”, has died. Aretha Franklin was 76 years old. Aretha Franklin dead at 76. At first, there were unconfirmed rumors of serious illness. Shortly after, Franklin’s press rep revealed Franklin to be “seriously
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Doo Wopp out-bursts always a possibility with actor John Goodman
John Goodman recently broke out into song while being interviewed. He was asked about his musical preferences on ABC’s “Popcorn” and while he said he listens to forties music, he was soon singing doo wopp. The song he picked? “So Much in Love” by the Tymes, a 1963 doo wopp classic. However, it wasn’t Goodman’s
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Publication of “When Gold Turns to Gray” makes for an oldies trilogy
Donald Riggio‘s life was set to a rock and roll soundtrack, so its no wonder his novels would follow suit. The Bronx-born author has just published the third in a series of novels using the first decade (or so) of rock and roll as a backdrop. The novels have even spawned an original song, “Bouncing
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One Bronx Tale Hits the Road, Another Seeks a Broadway Home
Where one Broadway Bronx story ends, hopefully another will begin – with a bit of luck and a lot of fund-raising. A Bronx Tale will close, as Dion DiMucci seeks investors to launch The Wanderer, the story of his rise to stardom and redemption from addiction. A Bronx Tale closes Chazz Palminteri’s autobiographical play-turned-film-turned-Broadway-musical has announced
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Interview with Eugene Pitt
In 2010, I was asked to edit and help publish an interview with Eugene Pitt, original lead singer of the Jive Five, as conducted by Bob Miner, for Keep Rockin’ magazine. With Gene’s passing, I thought it was appropriate for fans to hear his history in his own words and also read some kind words
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Rock & Roll Icons Who Have Served in the Military
Reflecting today on Rock & Roll icons who have donned the uniform of our nation’s armed forces… Jimi Hendrix enlisted in the Army in 1961, long before he became a household name. Hendrix was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, where he was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was discharged in 1962 due to
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Don’t go to the bathroom! (At least not when Gary Lewis & the Playboys play their new song)
If you’ve ever been to a concert by a classic band that’s got a new album out, you know that “here’s one from our new album” really means “this is a great time for a bathroom break.” As the producer and promoter of over 100 Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp concerts around the country over
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