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Tampa Bay Oldies Fans

I have created a Facebook group for fans of oldies music (1950s, 1960s and 1970s) who live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.  If you enjoy attending concerts by the original artists and checking out...

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Petition: Induct Clay Cole into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Clay Cole was a true pioneer of the rock and roll era. Even for those not fortunate enough to live in an area where his 1960s TV show aired, there’s no denying that Clay was one of those notable...

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Herb Oscar Anderson: On the Air at WOSN FM

Legendary radio jock Herb Oscar Anderson, who was the morning deejay at Musicradio WABC (770 AM) in New York City from 1960 to 1968, continues to serve up some wonderful music at his current station in...

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Dick Clark,’America’s Oldest Teenager,’ Dies at 82

It’s the end of an era. R.I.P. Dick Clark, who passed away on April 18, 2012, following a massive heart attack. Dick Clark, Entertainment Icon Nicknamed ‘America’s Oldest Teenager,’ Dies at 82 – ABC...

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Dick Clark Obituary on Legacy.com

Obituary and guest book for Dick Clark on Legacy.com: Dick Clark Obituary: The Obituary and Death Notice of Dick Clark | Legacy.com.

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Laura’s Oldies Connection on Tumblr

NEW! For music, TV, movies and vintage ads from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, check out my new blog on Tumblr. Laura’s Oldies Connection.

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Herb Reed of The Platters – R.I.P.

Herb Reed, who was the last surviving member of the Platters’ five original members, founded the popular R&B group in Los Angeles in 1953. “Only You” and “The Great Pretender” were among their...

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Earl Carroll, Singer for the Cadillacs and Coasters Dies at 75

Earl Carroll, a lead singer of the Cadillacs and later a member of rival singing group The Coasters, died Sunday, Nov. 25, at the age of 75. He had been staying at a nursing home in New York City, and...

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Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers dies at 74

Phil Everly, who with his brother, Don, made up the most revered vocal duo of the rock-music era, their exquisite harmonies profoundly influencing the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Byrds and countless...

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The D.A.’s Forever by Laura Pinto

Time for a bit of shameless self-promotion… Not only do I have a bunch of oldies-related websites, I’m also an author! My first novel, The D.A.’s Forever, is available exclusively on Amazon Kindle and...

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