The period from 1958 through 1963, a vacuum between the demise of celebrated rock and rollers and the rise of the Beatles, produced teen idols—often called Bobbies, and for good reason . . .
I grew up in a home filled with all kinds of popular music. My family favored Broadway show tunes, swing bands, opera, and anything written by Cole Porter or sung by Ray Noble. This musical arena would have to suffice until 1953 . . .
He was “Mr. Personality” — a songwriter, singer, arranger, businessman, record label owner, club owner, and fight promoter.
The Beatles are the only group and artist to ever have the top five records on Billboard’s Top 100. What you might not know . . .