Category Archives: Appearances

With the Rip Chords, nearly 50-years on…

How did I know when I toured with The Rip Chords on Dick Clark’s Caravan Of Stars in 1964, that nearly 50-years later Richie Rotkin and the gang would be backing me up at a “Cobra” event near my home in … Continue reading

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50-year Celebration of “Hey Little Cobra”

My introduction to this little race car was when my old friend, Paul Petersen, had one. Now, over fifty-years later, we’re still celebrating it’s classic body… and it holds up next to any Ferrari or Lamborghini, in my book! On … Continue reading

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Deke’s Bitchin’ Guitar

Deke Dickerson, impresario of the “Deke Dickerson Guitar Geek Festival”, paid me the honor of accompanying me singing my surf-rock classic, “Muscle Bustle”, on Friday night. His stage was filled with a classic rock ‘n rock band including horns, two … Continue reading

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Dick Dale, The Malibooz & Me

I’ve had several communications with Dick Dale over the past year. He’s told me of his grave illness and the devotion he has for his wife and son. I expressed interest in recreating our duet from Muscle Beach Party. He … Continue reading

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My “Beach Blanket Bingo” Buddy, Bobbie

Just reunited with Bobbie Shaw Chance, the cutest ‘Beach Bunny’ of them all! Here we are at her acting studio with Shauna McClure (left), Doug ‘The Virginian’ McClure’s daughter, being presented with an original Beach Blanket Bingo poster signed by both … Continue reading

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My Husband, Hero & My Love

Jered is his name; honor is his game. How could I even think of pursuing my career without the devotion of Jered? And who would I have tea with every morning, listening so attentively?  All my thoughts are on the … Continue reading

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Fantasy Meets the Streets

Day 1. I’ve never done an event with this many people. A crowd of 50,000 was expected. I remember my son telling me that when he played drums with REM the first time, he walked onto a stage at a … Continue reading

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Let’s Have A Party! Be My Valentine

Why not consider merging your love of vintage music with the internet? Vintage meets the 21st Century! My third online concert in the Donna Loren’s Shindig! series is on February 13th @ 6:25pm pst. It’s called The Love Connection and … Continue reading

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Meeting John Waters

Here's the man… John Waters himself, the Hairspray king. No, he doesn't use any. You can tell I was up close and personal and there wasn't any evidence. Just a kind and generous man. I was standing in a very … Continue reading

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Hollywood Show

Celebrity Autograph shows are becoming a gathering place for Pop Culture. After all, the movies and television shows are our history in relating to the 50's and 60's, etc. Of course, music is also a main driving force in my … Continue reading

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