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Jack LaLanne

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Referred to as the Godfather of Fitness, Jack LaLanne has been touting the benefits of exercise and nutrition since 1936, when he opened the nations first health studio in Oakland, CA. The Jack LaLanne Show premiered in 1951 and soon became nationally syndicated where millions watched Jack exercise until 1985. After his TV show ended, […]

Last news on: January 30, 2007
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Mark Fidrych

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Fidrych, (Born August 14, 1954 in Worcester, Massachusetts) was a Major League Baseball player for the Detroit Tigers. Fidrych’s nickname was hung on him by a teammate in Bristol of the Appalachian League when the teammates noticed his resemblance to Big Bird on Sesame Street. The 21-year old rookie, who came out of nowhere, ended […]

Last news on: January 27, 2007
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Starland Vocal Band

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Singer-songwriter Bill Danoff together with wife Kathy Nivert teamed with singers Margo Chapman and husband Jon Carrollto form a folksy-rock quartet. With the catchy name “Starland Vocal Band” they became a household word in 1976 with their international hit song Afternoon Delight.

Last news on: December 11, 2006
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Heart

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Although originally formed as The Army, then White Heart, and finally Heart by the Fisher Brothers Roger and Mike, along with bassist Steve Fossen in the mid-60’s, Heart is most readily identified with the Wilson sisters, vocalist Ann and guitarist Nancy who joined the group in the early 70’s. With hits like Magic Man and […]

Last news on: November 3, 2006
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John Anthony Bailey

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

John Anthony Bailey, got his big break when he landed the role of Sticks Downey, the black man Fonzie hires as a drummer for Richie Cunningham’s band. Baker received such a positive response that he was brought back to reprise the role. The Happy Days appearance also led to his being cast in Wonderbug, one […]

Last news on: November 3, 2006
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Terence Trent D’Arby

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

D’Arby became famous in the 80s with his soulful single Wishing Well and looked poised to challenge both Michael Jackson and Prince with his brilliant album Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby, especially when his he won a Grammy for the album in the Best R&B Male Vocal Performance category. In addition, his […]

Last news on: September 1, 2006
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Icicle Works

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Icicle Works was a British band that scored a hit song in the US with the quirky and mysterious title Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly). The jangling guitars and martial drumming echoes the similar sound of early REM. Although the single was the closest the band ever got to success in the US, they […]

Last news on: July 29, 2006
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Eric Laneuville

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Laneuville appeared in a number of small roles on both television and in films before hitting it big on St. Elsewhere as the orderly who aspired to become a paramedic, Luther Hawkins. Laneuville had the wits to aspire to directing while on this most creative of televisions shows, directing several episodes and in the process […]

Last news on: July 29, 2006
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Miyoshi Umeki

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Japanese-born singer/nightclub entertainer came to america in the 1950s. Making her mark in the broadway & film versions of Flower Drum Song and became hollywood’s first asian oscar winner (best supporting actress) for 1957s Sayonara. She later became popular with 1970s TV viewers for her role as housekeeper Mrs Livingston in the Courtship of Eddie’s […]

Last news on: July 10, 2006
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Moon Martin

Submitted by: Bob Sacamano

Contrary to the confusion that arose upon his entry into the New Wave music scene Moon Martin is a singer and songwriter, and not the name of a band. Martin had a minor hit with the power pop song Rolenein 1979. However, he is perhaps most famous not for the hit he sang, but for […]

Last news on: July 6, 2006
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