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Dreaming Dreams, Growing Up and Becoming a Man

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When I was a boy I used to dream of growing up and becoming a singer on the stage in front of thousands of people. We didn’t have computers, or video games to entertain us. All we had was our imagination. My mom grew up loving Elvis. We used to hear his music all the time at home on the radio. Sometimes when I would get bored I went outside, found the old broom, and made it my “microphone” for an hour or so until I got that Elvis out of my system. Those poor neighbors. As I grew older … Continue reading →

North Carolina Man Dreams Big, Lands Boston Gig

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I don’t know about you, but I am bad about singing long in the car to my favorite tunes. Of course, if you could hear me, you could cringe – my voice is nasally, which is bad since my allergies are generally acting up. I’d say I sounded like a hoarse bullfrog trapped underwater. With a cold. Anyhow, some average Joes can sing well. And, sometimes, rock-n-roll dreams come true. Such is the case of Tommy DeCarlo of Charlotte, North Carolina. Like many of us, Tommy dreamed of being a rock star. But, we all know how far fetched those … Continue reading →

ABBA Fans Finally Get A Place To Call Their Own

ABBA fans rejoice—you are finally getting a place that will allow you to properly worship your beloved musical group. According to news reports, an ABBA museum “dedicated to the music, clothing and history of the legendary Swedish pop group and its four members will open in Stockholm in 2008.” Loyal ABBA fans say it’s about time. From the sounds of it, I would say it’s worth the wait. According to event consultants, the interactive museum will feature original outfits and instruments used by the group, handwritten song lyrics, and a display of different awards. In addition, the museum will also … Continue reading →

Carole King: Talented Brooklyn Composer

Carole Klein was born on February 9, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York. Her talent and love for music revealed itself by the age of four when she began playing piano. While in high school, she formed her first band, the “Co-Sines,” and regularly attended the local rock and roll shows created by influential disc jockey and impresario, Alan Freed. She attended Queens College where she met and forged a writing partnership with budding songwriters Paul Simon, Neil Sedaka and Gerry Goffin, whom she later married. In 1961, she and Goffin scored their very first hit with the Shirelle’s chart-topping number, … Continue reading →

Wynton Marsalis: Gideon’s Disciple

Wynton Marsalis was born on October 18, 1961 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Delores and Ellis Marsalis, a music teacher. He is the second of six sons, one of whom is autistic. His father was a permanent fixture on the New Orleans jazz scene, and several of Wynton’s brothers are also musicians, notably saxophonist, Branford, who is as well known as Wynton among jazz afficianados. Wynton was drawn to music at an early age and when he was eight performed traditional New Orleans music at the Fairview Baptist Church in a band led by banjoist, Danny Barker. At the age … Continue reading →