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Roy Clark, co-host of TV ‘s “Hee Haw”, who had a #19 hit in 1969 with “Yesterday, When I Was Young”, died Thursday at his Tulsa, Oklahoma home of complications from pneumonia. The Maherrin, Virginia native was 85. Primarily a country artist (he appeared 52 times on those charts from 1963 to 1989), he also […] Continue Reading

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Scott English

Posted on 01 January 2019

Scott English, the Brooklyn-born composer who gave us “Bend Me Shape Me” (a #5 hit for the American Breed) and “Mandy” (a #1 hit for Barry Manilow—originally called “Brandy”) died Friday (November 16) at his home in London at the age of 81. As an artist, he charted twice, with “High On A Hill” (77-1964) […] Continue Reading

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Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame

Posted on 01 January 2019

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2019 class of inductees Thursday (December 13), which included the Zombies and Stevie Nicks. Also inducted were Janet Jackson, Roxy Music, the Cure, Def Leppard and Radiohead. Induction will take place March 29 in Brooklyn. Continue Reading

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Ann Lantree

Posted on 01 January 2019

Ann ”Honey” Lantree, drummer with the London-based Honeycombs (who got their name from her), died Sunday, December 23 at the age of 75. The group, which included her brother John on bass, recorded the #5 single “Have I The Right” with producer Joe Meek in 1964. It proved to be their only hit, though, as […] 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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