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It’s hard to believe but true, The Ramones have been on the music scene 14 years already. To celebrate that, Warner Bros. Records will be releasing a double album on The Ramones in April. Just released, Is The Ramones latest recorded effort – “Halfway To Sanity”. Lead singer Joey Ramone spoke with us recently about the history of the Ramones. Q – When you started the Ramones Joey, did you ever in your wildest dreams think the group would last 14 years? A – Well, you don’t really think about…

In 1964 United Artists approached Walter Shenson with the idea of producing a film about rock ‘n’ roll’s newest phenomenon – The Beatles. “I knew who they were, he recalls, “because my 2 young sons were playing Beatles records, but I wasn’t a Beatles fan.” Nevertheless, Walter Shenson assigned Richard Lester to direct the feature and A Hard Days Night became an international hit, receiving 2 Oscar nominations. In 1965, Walter Shenson, Richard Lester, and The Beatles teamed up again for the movie “Help!” We spoke with producer Walter Shenson…

As a founding member of, and bassist for The Ramones, Dee Dee Ramone has taken a surprise career twist. He’s changed his name to Dee Dee King, and recorded a rap album called “Standing in the Spotlight” (Sire Records). What on earth has gotten into Dee Dee Ramone? That’s what we wanted to find out. Q – Why did you decide to do a cover version of the “Mashed Potato”? Why not the “Freddie” or “Limbo Rock”? A – Well, I originally wrote the twist lyrics for Chubby Checker and…

She’s a star of stage, screen and t.v. She’s recently starred in motion pictures with Burt Reynolds and Goldie Hawn (“Best Friends”) and Nick Nolte and Debra Winger (“Cannery Row”). You may recall seeing Audra Lindley on ABC’s “Three’s Company” t.v. series where she portrayed Helen Roper which led to her own show—–“The Ropers”. She’s also been something of a regular on t.v.’s “Love boat”. Through the years, Audra Lindley has worked with such greats as John Barrymore, Edward G. Robinson, George Raft, Marlene Dictrich and Caesar Romero. Q –…

Steve Douglas plays one Hot Sax. And “Hot Sax” just happens to be the title of Steve’s debut album on Fantasy Records. Over the years, Steve has earned the reputation as being one of the top studio musicians. The list of artists Steve has recorded with reads like a Who’s Who In Rockin Roll. Steve has recorded with every­body from Elvis, to Frank Sinatra, to Bob Dylan, to the Four Tops, to the Tubes, and the list goes on and on. We’re proud to present an interview with one of…

He recorded 28 albums for R.C.A. He’s toured all over the world. He’s known some of the biggest names in the entertainment business. And, he can trace his roots right back here to Central New York!! His name is John Gary and he was born in Watertown, New York. RCA/BMG Records recently released “The Very Best of John Gary” on CD. We sat down for a talk with John Gary about his life in Show Business. Q – Your career was not based on any gimmicks. It was strictly your…

In all of popular music, Henry Mancini is without a doubt one of the all time greats. As the songwriter of “Moon River”, “Days of Wine and Roses”, “Peter Gunn”, and “The Pink Panther” theme song, Henry Mancini has achieved legendary status. He is the winner of 3 Academy Awards, 20 Grammy Awards, and holds 6 Gold Album Awards. His concerts take him all over the world and are always SRO. At one time or another, Henry’s audience has included the Queen, the President of the United States, and various…

He was born in San Francisco, and found fame and fortune in San Francisco. Songs like “Dance (Disco Heat)”, “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)”, and “I (Who Have Nothing)”, took him to the top of the charts. Five of his songs went gold (signifying sales of more than 500,000 units) and one went platinum (sales of more than one million units). He was named Best Male Singer at the 1978 Billboard Disco Forum; made an appearance in the Bette Midler film The Rose; is credited with discovering the Weather…

She was raised in a musical family, was swept up in the early 60’s Folk Movement. With husband Richard, Mimi Farina recorded three albums for the Vanguard label, until his un­timely death in 1966, the result of a motorcycle accident. Going it alone, she recorded for A and M Records and opened concerts for people like Gordon Lightfoot, Arlo Guthrie, Phil Ochs and Hoyt Axton. In 1974, Farina founded Bread and Roses, a non-profit organization presenting free entertainment in hospitals, prisons, and convalescent homes in Marin County, California. Mimi’s last…