Saddened tonight to hear of the passing of my long time friend, Al Lovoy. A God loving, family man, Al was the lead singer for the “Wild Vybrashons” who had local fame with this Birmingham hit cover of “A Place in the Sun,” in 1969. He was also the brother of Henry Lovoy, of the […]
The Story Behind the Song “Love (Can Make You Happy)” by Mercy One of the prettiest love ballads to come out of the late 60s was a one-hit wonder called, “Love (Can Make You Happy),” by the group ‘Mercy.’ The song was released in April of 1969 and quickly reached #2 on the Billboard Hot […]
As Elton John prepares to start his final tour (he will play Legacy Arena at the BJCC Dec. 4) I’m looking back at my 25+ Elton concerts. The first was Sunday July 18, 1976 at Memorial Coliseum in Tuscaloosa. I was 15! Ticket price, $8.75. Here’s a picture of my Concert Program and ticket. The […]
Check out this article on copywrite laws as ruled on by the Florida Supreme Court. This ruling was made from a lawsuit brought by Flo & Eddie of the Turtles several years ago trying to get payments for copywrite infringement of their music. It’s a complicated issue and, of course, this ruling only applies to […]
Members and guests coming to the October ARCA meeting are in for a treat. Rather than meet at the Homewood Library this month, we are going to gather at Crawford Broadcasting Studios. ARCA Member, Terry Patilla, will give us a tour of the facility and answer any questions that we may have. We will meet […]
Bio Pending Georgia Pines – The James Gang What Am I Crying For – Dennis Yost & The Classics IV Do It Or Die – Atlanta Rhythm Section
Sammy Salvo – Salvatore Anthony “Sammy” Anselmo was born in Birmingham on May 18, 1933. He started out in his teens singing country music songs. After serving 2 years in the army, Sammy met Joe Rumore and recorded some commercials for Joe. In 1957, he recorded two songs he had written in Joe’s basement studio. […]
Bio Pending Take Time To Know Her – Percy Sledge
Alabama native, Pat Upton, started singing at a young age with his brothers in a gospel group. After high school. Pat enlisted in the Air Force. While serving, he helped formed a rock band called the Fydallions in Sacramento, CA, originally an instrumental group. After his discharge for the Service, other members joined the band. […]
