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Author: Mike

Al Lovoy – The Wild Vybrashons

April 7, 2018 Mike Leave a Comment

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 […]

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The Story Behind the Song – “Love (Can Make You Happy)” by Mercy

March 26, 2018 Mike Leave a Comment

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, […]

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Memories of a past Elton John concert tour

February 20, 2018February 20, 2018 Mike Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Copywrite infringement does not exist in Florida on music before 1972

October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 Mike Leave a Comment

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 […]

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October ’17 ARCA Meeting

October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 Mike Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Buddy Buie

January 23, 2017October 8, 2017 Mike Leave a Comment

Bio Pending   Georgia Pines – The James Gang   What Am I Crying For – Dennis Yost & The Classics IV   Do It Or Die – Atlanta Rhythm […]

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Sammy Salvo

January 6, 2017February 9, 2020 Mike Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Percy Sledge

January 5, 2017October 8, 2017 Mike Leave a Comment

Bio Pending Take Time To Know Her – Percy Sledge    

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Pat Upton

January 3, 2017October 8, 2017 Mike Leave a Comment

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 […]

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  • Birth of Rock & Roll Music Project 1954-1959: Part 24: Lee Hazelwood: Sanford Clark: Al Casey: The Fool

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Monthly Meetings

Regular meetings are normally held at 2:30 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month at the Homewood Library, located at 1721 Oxmoor Road, near Homewood Park. We meet in Room 116 in the lower level. Please drop in and join us!

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