In honor of what would have been Bing Crosby’s 110th birthday, we would like to take a moment to reminisce on his great career. Bing...

In 1925, The Three Stooges started out as a vaudeville and comedy act with comedian Ted Healy.  During this period, they were known as “Ted Healy and...

After winning a talent contest in 1962, Martha Reeves was asked to perform at Detroit's Twenty Grand nightclub, where Motown A&R man William "Mickey" Stevenson heard her sing and...

Before achieving success in the late 60’s and 70’s on the pop/rock and country charts, B.J. Thomas started out singing in church during his youth. In the early 1960’s, Thomas joined the...

January 17th marks the 71st birthday of arguably the most famous boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali.  Born Cassius Clay, Jr. in Louisville,...

On January 1st 2013, almost 2 months after her 85th birthday, 1950's and 60’s pop-country recording star Patti Page passed away. Born Clara Ann Fowler in Oklahoma,

On December 5th, 2012, pianist, composer and Jazz legend, Dave Brubeck sadly passed away one day before his 92nd birthday. We would like to take a...

Canadian-American roots rock group “The Band,” consisting of J.R. "Robbie" Robertson (guitar), Richard Manuel (piano, drums, vocals), Garth Hudson (organ, horns) Rick Danko (bass,...

“For All the World to See: Visual Culture and the Struggle...

Although based in southern California, Steppenwolf evolved out of a Toronto act, “The Sparrow.” Joachim “John Kay” Krauledat (vocals), Michael Monarch (lead guitar),  John “Goldy McJohn”...