Remembering the Border Legends of El Paso Concert of 2013
Release Date: 02/01/2024
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'
Talk and Rock Radio Podcast
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
Talk and Rock Radio Podcast
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 .
info_outlineIn 2009, Rick Kern and Rod Crosby produced the very first Border Legends of El Paso Concert at the Lancers Club East. There were 8 groups performing with approximately 250 in attendance. The show was a complete success and they were encouraged to continue doing another one the following year. The second concert took place at the Isaron Hall on the west side of El Paso. The third year had the show returning to the Lancers East with approximately 300 in attendance. That year the complete complex was used including the oitside courtyard. In 2012, the show went to a much larger venue - the El Maida Shrine Auditorium. This became the final and most useful venue for the annual show. There was a green room, private bar area and a much larger stage and performance hall accomodating 1,000 people. The final year of the Border Legends Of El Paso Concert resulted in the largest attendance with attendees coming in to El Paso from over 25 states. The event was best described as being El Paso's Best High School reunion ever - it brought all of the schools together in one place. Hearing the local bands once again that we grew up with was the best take away from the annual concerts. In 2016, Rod and Rick decided to put the show to rest. In the early part of 2022, Rick and Rod was discussing the possibility of resurrecting the annual show. Unfortunately, the plan was met with the unexpected loss of Rod on April 4, 2022. Rod Crosby and the Border Legends of El Paso Concert series will never be forgotten.