Just like rock and roll, country music stumbled upon crossroads during the 1980s. This is because it was the era where the pop-country genre became an even bigger economic force. Which is why it’s easy to see that the ’80s was a transitional decade for country music. This was a time when … Read more
A vacation abroad to a tropical country or island can be life-changing. You’ll create lasting memories, explore whole new worlds and have some time to yourself to just enjoy the beauty around you. Starting to feel like you need to trade in suburbia for sandy shores and a piña colada sooner rather … Read more
Flags always represent a nation, movement or a group. Choosing the right design, symbols, colors, and insignia for a flag can say a lot about a country, group or movement. Just take a look at the American flag, it has fifty stars that represent its fifty states. There are symbolic and eye-pleasing … Read more
Introduction: Jimmy Elledge (1943-2012) was an American country singer and musician from the 60s music era. He is primarily known for his only hit and now oldies music classic “Funny How Time Slips Away,” which placed on the Billboard Top 40 chart during this decade, making him a one hit wonder. Brief … Read more
Introduction Johnny Ferguson (born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1937) is an American country and pop singer-songwriter from the 60s music era. He started as a disc jockey on several of local stations in Nashville. He cut out demo recordings which were noticed by an MGM executive Arnold Maxin. Maxin invited Ferguson to … Read more
Introduction Ray Charles was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and pianist who became one of the pioneers and most important figures of soul during the 50s and 60s music era. He is called “The Genius” of soul music. He combined soul, R&B, gospel, pop and country to create enduring oldies classic … Read more
Introduction Starland Vocal Band is a now-defunct American pop and country band, known for their biggest hit “Afternoon Delight” during the 70s music era, where it topped the US Billboard Hot 100. Although they had minor hits such as “California Day” and “The Light of My Life,” Starland Vocal Band is most … Read more
Introduction Cat Mother and the All Night Newsboys are one of those classic rock and country rock bands that oldies music fans will probably remember. The band was founded in New York. They are known for their only hit and charting single “Good Old Rock and Roll,” which almost made it to … Read more
Introduction to Cate Brothers Oldies music fans will probably recognize the Cate Brothers. Consisting of twin brothers Earl and Ernest Cate (born on December 26, 1942), the Arkansas-based duo the Cate Brothers gained recognition for their one and only hit “Union Man” during the 70s music era. It entered the Top 40 … Read more
Introduction Bruce Channel is an American rock n roll/pop/country/rockabilly singer-songwriter known for his #1 pop hit “Hey! Baby” during the early 60s music era. He is considered as a a one-hit wonder; nevertheless, he had several other minor Hot 100 hits such as “Number One Man” and “Come on Baby.” He is … Read more
Introduction The Bellamy Brothers are an American pop and country duo who reached the peak of their career during 70’s music era. Signing to Curb Records in 1975, they achieved their biggest hit with the single “Let Your Love Flow” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976. From much of the … Read more
Introduction Billy Craddock’s early musical career Known for his biggest hit “Rub It In” in 1974, American country and rockabilly singer Billy “Crash” Craddock was born Billy Wayne Craddock in Greensboro, North Carolina on June 16, 1939. He learned to play guitar at an early age, and by the time he was … Read more
Introduction Al Caiola and His Orchestra are known for their two successful instrumental tunes “The Magnificent Seven” and “Bonanza,” both released during the early 60s music era. In that same year, it was established in by Al Caiola, who was a guitarist, studio musician, stage performer, a conductor and arranger on the … Read more
Introduction to Bob Beckham Bob Beckham (1927-2013) is the late American country singer whose best-known hits are “Just as Much as Ever” and “Crazy Arms,” both of which became Top 40 hits on the Hot 100 on the late 50s and the early 60s music eras. The former US Army man also … Read more
Introduction to Brenda Lee Brenda Lee (birth name Brenda Mae Tarpley) is an American singer who was one of the biggest stars during the early 60s music era. The petite Lee (at 4’11”) has been tagged as “Little Miss Dynamite” (after her song” Dynamite”) since her heyday, but she has huge talent, … Read more
Introduction to Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle (born Brenda Gail Webb in 1951) is an American country and pop singer-songwriter whose popularity in during the 70s music era up to 80s rested on her crossover appeal, as well as her physical beauty, not to mention her famous floor-length hair. She is the sister … Read more
Introduction Burl Ives (1909 – 1995) was an American entertainer, with a career that spanned in over sixty years. He expanded his talent into in many forms of media, with a wide range. He was an itinerant folk singer before becoming a radio personality during the 1940s, appearing on his own radio … Read more
Introduction The Charlie Daniels Band is an American country and southern rock band fronted by (who else?) Charlie Daniels (born Charles Edward Daniels in 1936). Daniels is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and fiddler whose inputs deemed inestimable to the country, country rock and southern rock world. Daniels and his band are … Read more
Introduction to Bill Anderson Bill Anderson is a country music singer who was born on November 1, 1937 in Columbia, SC but raised in the Atlanta, GA area. While in college Bill wrote the song, “City Lights”, which was recorded by Ray Price and became a #1 country hit. He moved to … Read more
Introduction to Claude King Louisiana-born country singer/songwriter/occasional actor Claude King (1923-2013) would never probably think he’d take music as a calling, for his earlier interests were sports. In fact, he was geared for a baseball career and was even offered a baseball scholarship, although he played on radio shows before (along with … Read more
Introduction to Bonnie Guitar Bonnie Guitar (born Bonnie Buckingham in 1923 in Seattle, Washington) is a country/pop singer, guitarist and former record producer whose claim to prominence rested in her 1957 crossover hit “Dark Moon.” At that time she was one of the few country singers (male or female) to have had … Read more
Introduction to Bobby Edwards Bobby Edwards (born Robert Edward Moncrief [or Burgan in some sources] in 1926 – died 2012) was an American singer. He started his recording career with one of his earliest releases “Jealous Heart,” a Tex Ritter over. Soon he became a member of The Four Young Men, which … Read more
Introduction to Bobby Bare Bobby Bare (born Robert Joseph Bare) was born on April 7, 1935 in Ironton, Ohio. The son of a farmer whose mother died when he was 5 grew up wanting to be in the music business. He began songwriting and working in radio in his teens before moving … Read more
Introduction Bob Luman was an American country and rockabilly singer and guitarist who was primarily known for his “Let’s Think About Living” from the 60s music era. His professional foray into show business includes playing with his backup band the Shadows (not to be confused with the British combo The Shadows) who … Read more
Introduction to Tom T. Hall Thomas “Tom T.” Hall (born in 1936 in Olive Hill, Kentucky) is a Grammy Award-winning country singer-songwriter who is now retired from active performing. During the 70s music era he had his only Top 20 pop hit with “I Love,” which has now become an oldies music … Read more
Introduction to Roy Clark Roy Clark was an American country singer and musician. A very talented individual, he was proficient in playing the guitar, mandolin and banjo; he also tackled sports like boxing and baseball particularly when he was younger. He’s also a licensed pilot. He was also a familiar face on … Read more
Introduction to Rex Allen Rex Allen (The Arizona Cowboy) was born on December 31, 1920 and passed away on December 17, 1999. He was the last of the movies “singing cowboys.” Rex was born in Wilcox, Arizona and quickly realized that he loved to play the guitar and entertain. He started his … Read more
On TV and in the movies and magazines, some celebrities appear to be of average height, but you may be surprised to find out how tall they actually are once you discover them in this gallery! Some are even as tall as six feet or a little over than that. Click through this … Read more
Introduction to Larry Groce Larry Groce (born in 1948, in Dallas, Texas) is an American singer-songwriter and now is a radio host. He mostly specializes on folk and children’s songs. He is best known for his novelty hit “Junk Food Junkie,” released during the mid-70s music era. Already interested in music when … Read more
The music scene of the new millennium wasn’t bereft of one-hit wonders, especially on the American charts, which they used to lord over for a time. While some one-hit wonders vanished, others managed to find ways to stay relevant in the business. Here are the one-hit wonders of the 2000s who … Read more