Day: September 20, 2022

In the late 50’s, they didn’t come much bigger than Rick Nelson. He was the Teenage Idol. He recorded 27 Top 20 hits including “Hello Mary Lou,” “Travelin’ Man,” “Stood Up,” and ” Lonesome Town.” The son of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, Rick was seen weekly on his parents TV show. Philip Bashe has written a book on Rick Nelson titled, “Teenage Idol, Travelin’ Man. The Complete Biography of Rick Nelson” (Hyperion Books). It traces Rick’s life from the very beginning — to his tragic death in a plane crash…

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In the 60’s, The Beatles reigned Supreme. But right behind them, were The Supremes. Writer Randall Wilson has put together a fascinating look at The Supremes and member Florence Ballard in his book, “Forever Faithful: A Study of Florence Ballard and the Supremes.” Q – Why did you choose to concentrate on Florence Ballard in your book? A – I’m 35 and I grew up in Detroit. At the time, The Supremes were really hitting their stride in ’64-’65. I like Florence. She was my particular favorite out of the…

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