Timeless Soul: A Conversation With Little Anthony - Part II
Talk and Rock Radio Podcast
Jerome Gourdine (born January 8, 1941, known as Little Anthony, is an American singer, best known for leading . He formed The Duponts, who later renamed to . In 1959, they recorded "", which sold over one million copies. Gourdine is nicknamed "Little Anthony" despite the fact he is 5ft 9in. Gourdine left the Imperials in 1961 to go solo before returning in 1963. Anthony reformed the Imperials many years later and still fronts the group as the only original member. The Imperials were inducted into the on April 4, 2009. Gourdine released an autobiography titled "My Journey, My Destiny".
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Timeless Soul: A Conversation With Little Anthony - Part I
Talk and Rock Radio Podcast
Jerome Gourdine (born January 8, 1941, known as Little Anthony, is an American singer, best known for leading . He formed The Duponts, who later renamed to . In 1959, they recorded "", which sold over one million copies. Gourdine is nicknamed "Little Anthony" despite the fact he is 5ft 9in. Gourdine left the Imperials in 1961 to go solo before returning in 1963. Anthony reformed the Imperials many years later and still fronts the group as the only original member. The Imperials were inducted into the on April 4, 2009. Gourdine released an autobiography titled "My Journey, My Destiny".
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Carrying The Torch - The Evolving Legacy of Jay & the Americans
Talk and Rock Radio Podcast
Jay and the Americans are an American group who formed in the late 1950s. Their initial line-up consisted of , , , and , though their greatest success on the in the United States and Canada came after Traynor left and once and Marty Sanders joined the group; Black replaced Traynor as lead singer. The current lead singer is Jay Reinke. They were inducted into the in 2002.
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The Journey Begins - Inside the Sound of Sunshine Pumpers
Talk and Rock Radio Podcast
Feel-Good Rock, Soul, and Legacy Sunshine Pumpers blends decades of musical experience, live energy, and genre-bending creativity into an unforgettable sound. These great musicians fuse rock, soul, Tejano, fusion, and spiritual rhythm with decades of experience, crafting a bold sound rooted in El Paso’s music scene and beyond. Get ready to feel the energy, dance to the rhythm, and soak up the good vibes! Sunshine Pumpers concerts are all about high-energy music, bright lights, and unforgettable nights. Meet the Members Charlie Miller - Vocalist • Songwriter The heart of...
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The Soul of Two Cities: The Musical Legacy of Billy Vera
Talk and Rock Radio Podcast
Billy Vera (born William Patrick McCord;[1] May 28, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, author, and . He has been a singer and songwriter since the 1960s, his most successful record being "", a US number 1 hit in 1987. He continues to perform with his group Billy Vera & The Beaters and won a in 2013.
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Transatlantic Guitar Trio - Truly, the Best!
Talk and Rock Radio Podcast
The Transatlantic Guitar Trio comprises fingerstyle guitar champion Richard Smith from the United Kingdom, German gypsy jazz virtuoso Joscho Stephan, and the brilliant multi-instrumentalist American musician Rory Hoffman. These remarkable musicians joined forces in 2019 and have entranced audiences across the country with their unique blend of jazz ballads, gypsy swing standards, and groovy original compositions. This mini-concert is being produced by Rick Kern and his podcast 'Talk and Rock Radio'.
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"Talkin & Rockin with Country Rock Legend - Richie Furay"
Talk and Rock Radio Podcast
Richie Furay is an American music luminary, an inductee into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He is celebrated for pioneering Country-Rock as a founding member of the legendary and quintessential groups Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and the Souther-Hillman-Furay band. In this episode of Talk and Rock Radio, host Rick Kern discusses the illustrious career of Richie along with some of the landmark events that happened along the way.
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Mary McCoy 'Elvis & Living Her Dream'
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Quoted by Mary McCoy: At the age of 3, I knew I wanted to sing. When neighbors came to visit my mom and dad, I would get my little rocking chair and put it in the middle of the room and yodel throughout their visit. When I was 6 and 7 years old, mom and dad belonged to the Odd Fellows and Rebeccah Lodge and I would sing for them. Age age 11, I won my first talent contest. At 12, KMCO came on the air in 1951 and I started with it on a talent show. That day I was asked to record a 15-minute program in which I played my guitar and sang, after which, I followed up with my own record show. In 1955,...
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Beatles Forever
Talk and Rock Radio Podcast
Steve Davis, history professor, is one of the founding faculty members at Lone Star College-Kingwood, having started in the fall of 1984. He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Houston. He also worked on his doctoral degree in American history from the same institution. Aside from the standard survey courses in U.S. and Texas history, Davis teaches specialized courses in the Beatles and the British Invasion and the History of Rock and Roll. He has won teaching excellence awards both at the University of Houston and at LSC-Kingwood. Davis is the...
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Jim Messina - Then, Now & Tomorrow
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James Messina (born December 5, 1947) is an American musician, songwriter, singer, guitarist, recording engineer, and record producer. He was a member of the group , a founding member of the pioneering band , and half of the duo with .
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“For me, it’s always been about being the bridesmaid, not the bride,” Rick Levy said in a recent interview at his St. Augustine Beach condo, his 16-year-old dog Windy at his feet.
Levy has shared a stage with the likes of Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis and James Brown. He’s gigged at shrines to rock like The Bitter End in New York City and Philadelphia’s Electric Factory. And he got a surprise kiss from Priscilla Presley while being accepted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame as part of the revived lineup of the Box Tops.
The guitarist and vocalist has lived life on the fringes of one of music’s brightest eras: the 1960s. And though he never broke through to A-star level, Levy said he wouldn’t change a thing. His 50-year career as a musician, songwriter, manager and promoter has earned him longevity in the business. More than that, it’s earned him a decent living.
Levy can tell a few good stories about his rock ‘n’ roll days — and does — in his new memoir, “High in the Mid-’60s: How to Have a Fabulous Life in Music Without Being Famous.” The book was recently put out by indie publisher, Crossroad Press.