Category Archives: Music, Film, TV
Frank Lloyd Wright
Some called him Frank Lloyd Wrong. Pioneers generally do have to overcome obstacles and this genius never looked back. He identified with Beethoven and like the great composer, Frank Lloyd Wright created his own symphonies in the form of architecture. “Mankind needs both … Continue reading
Lesley Gore Tribute
“You Don’t Own Me” and “Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows”, originally sung by Lesley Gore, are my two new videos for the 2015 Unplugged series… the relearning of 100 songs I sang in the 60’s! Stunning news rang out when Lesley Gore … Continue reading
The Voice of Rocky
June Foray, the voice of Rocky The Flying Squirrel and Natasha of Boris and Natasha fame on “The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show”, made a guest appearance at the Larry Edmunds Bookshop in Silverlake to promote a new book, “The … Continue reading
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
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
Great Gatsby!
Carey Mulligan vs. Mia Farrow Leonardo DiCaprio vs. Robert Redford I love the new Great Gatsby film by Baz Luhrmann with the incredible score by Jay-Z. This is a love story with a somber ending. A tough one to swallow … Continue reading
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
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Oh, I Love Christmas! The spirit of giving is a natural phenomenon. Truly, doesn’t it make you feel good when you’ve thought of someone, then see their response when you deliver your message of good will or a big package … Continue reading
Glen Campbell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Glen Campbell received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Malibu Music Awards and I couldn’t wait to see him. For this occasion, I decided to wear a lace La Perla body suit with a pair of capris I bought in Sweden. … Continue reading
#9 Won’t You Come Home, Bill Bailey-Dr Pepper Celebrity Party (1963)
Just me at the piano with The Challengers. Take a look at this clip from the Dr Pepper Celebrity Party I co-hosted with Dick Clark in 1963. This is my 9th and last posting of highlights from this unique event … Continue reading