I was born and raised in Elizabeth. An only child, the television set and the phonograph became my favorite toys before the age of 2, and my passion for both has never diminished. I am a lifetime vinyl record collector and music historian. I toured as a member of the vocal group the Duprees, most famous for the top-10 hit“You Belong to Me.” He also released recordings with numerous vocal ensembles, such as the Infernos, the Autumns, Retrospect, the Patterns, and the James Myers Quintet. I portray George Flynn in the 2018 film "The Price for Silence," starring Richard Thomas of The Waltons, and I have an extra role on FX’s long-running The Americans (Season 6).
Bob O'Brien
Hee Haw Star ROY CLARK Dies at 85
He had hit records such as "Yesterday, When I Was Young," he was a prolific banjo, guitar and violin player, and one of the stars of TV's long-running Hee Haw series which started on CBS and then moved to first-run syndication. He also guest starred on a very popular episode of The Odd Couple in 1975...
CLYDE McPHATTER Born this Day 1932
He began as the lead singer of the Dominoes, then became the first lead singer for the Drifters, and eventually sought a great solo career - CLYDE McPHATTER was born this day in 1932. Among his biggest solo hits - "A Lover's Question," "Treasure of Love," "Without Love there Is Nothing," Just to Hold Your Hand," and "Lover Please...
Singer DEE CLARK Born this Day in 1938
He began with doo wop groups such as the Delegates and the Kool Gents, but made it big on his own. Singer DEE CLARK was born this day in 1938. He would've been 80 today. Among his solo hits are "Just Keep It Up," "How About That," "Nobody But You," "Hey Little Girl in the High School Sweater" and of course "Raindrops...
JOHNNY RIVERS Is 76 Today
His real name is Johnny Ramistella, but according to legend Alan Freed suggested he change his last name to Rivers. Not an overnight success, Rivers recorded for dozens of labels unsuccessfully before finally clicking in 1964 with a remake of Chuck Berry's "Memphis...
NATALIE SCHAFER Was Born in Red Bank this Day 1900
She's best known as Mrs. Lovey Howell on Gilligan's Island, NATALIE SCHAFER was born this day in 1900 - BUT, did you know she was born in Red Bank, New Jersey? It's true. Click below to see her and Mr. Howell, Jim Backus play Password.
ART GARFUNKEL Is 77 Today
Art Garfunkel made his first records as Tom of Tom & Jerry, and then solo as Artie Garr. In the middle of a long string of successes as Simon & Garfunkel, Art was featured lead vocalist on the #1 classic "Bridge over Troubled Water." Enjoy it again by clicking below. Happy ...
ART CARNEY Was Born 100 Years ago Today
He was the original Felix Ungar in the first Broadway production of The Odd Couple, but ART CARNEY will always be best remembered as sewer worker Ed Norton from The Honeymooners and The Jackie Gleason Show. He would've been 100 today. Did you know that Carney made a record...
BE TRUE TO YOUR SCHOOL by the Beach Boys Released this day 1963
Rah, rah, sis boom bah - the Beach Boys released the classic BE TRUE TO YOUR SCHOOL this day in 1963. Seems like yesterday, doesn't it?
JAY SIEGAL of the TOKENS Is 79 Today
He's 79 today and can still hit those amazing high notes when he performs THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT. He's JAY SIEGAL. The group had other hits such as "Tonight I Fell in Love," "He's in Town" and "Portrait of My Love," but is best known for the #1 monster hit THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT...
SAM MOORE of Sam and Dave Is 83
He began as one of the Majestics, a doo wop group from the Miami, Florida area in 1956, but a decade later became a superstar "Soul Man" as one half of the famous Stax Records duo, Sam & Dave. He's SAM MOORE, a Soul Man extraordinaire, and he's 83 today. Wa...
SNL Debuted this Day 1975 with Carlin as Host
It still runs today, some 43 years later. Saturday Night Live premiered this very day in 1975 on NBC. Prior to this, Johnny Carson reruns ran in the time slot, but when Carson requested an end to that, NBC developed a new, live variety series...
DARYL HALL Is 72 Today
Daryl Hall is 72 today. He began with a soul group in the 1960s called the Temptones, but found fame after a chance meeting in an elevator with fellow blue-eyed soul singer John Oates. Click below to see an early video of one of the duo's early hits, "She's Gone...