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Guitarist Steve Mandell, who along with Eric Weissberg on banjo recorded the surprise hit duet, “Dueling Banjos” (#2-1973) from the movie “Deliverance”, died March 14. The 76 year-old had been suffering from prostate cancer. Both players were well-known studio musicians working with folk artists like Judy Collins and John Denver. Steve had been with the […] Continue Reading

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Yvonne Elliman

Posted on 03 April 2018

Yvonne Elliman and her husband were sentenced Tuesday (March 27) in a Guam courtroom for a felony drug conviction (both had pleaded guilty in August). They were sentenced to a 14-day probation incarceration program which they will serve in Honolulu, where they live. She has already performed 120 hours of community service and paid a […] Continue Reading

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Neil Diamond

Posted on 23 March 2018

The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced Tuesday (March 20) that their annual Johnny Mercer award (for a songwriter or songwriting team whose body of work is of such high quality and impact that it “upholds the gold standard set by the legendary Johnny Mercer”) will go to Neil Diamond. Neil will receive the award June […] Continue Reading

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Library Of Congress

Posted on 23 March 2018

The Library of Congress announced 25 more additions to the National Recording Registry Wednesday (March 21). They include Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” album, Harry Belafonte’s “Calypso” album and the singles “Rock Around The Clock” by Bill Haley & the Comets, “My Girl” from the Tempatations”, Tony Bennett’s “I Left My Heart In San Francisco”, Arlo Guthrie’s […] Continue Reading

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Greatest Hit’s USA!

Posted on 23 May 2014

Chuck Taylor hails from Westbury, New York and developed an affinity for radio in High School. Chuck had his first on the air experience at CW Post College which rapidly evolved into his successful radio career. Chuck has been a radio entertainer at various radio stations throughout the country, but he is best known for […] Continue Reading

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