A Walk Down Memory Lane: 1958-1959 (Part 1)
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) Eisenhower as an American Army general and statesman who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he was a five-star general in the United States Army and served as Supreme Commander of...
My Lectures at The Student Exhibition
Just in case you missed it! As you know, it's exhibition time at the Lynn Library at Lynn University. And the event has started with a bang. Please watch my lectures on some of the historical events that defined the 60's, including the war, the presidents,...
Show Mar 14th 2018
You won't believe what we have in store for you for our next show Next Show: Wednesday, March 14th 2018 Regular showtime: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM. YOU'RE INVITED!! Topic for The Show: Music Artists of the 60s. Article for the show: Psychedelic music in the Flower...
Music of the Sixties (Part 3)
Vanilla Fudge is an American rock band known predominantly for their extended rock arrangements of contemporary hit songs, most notably "You Keep Me Hangin' On". The band's original lineup—vocalist and organist Mark Stein, bassist and vocalist Tim Bogert, lead...
Show-Feb-28-2018
Another record breaker for the number of listeners who tuned into our last show! THANK YOU. Missed our Show? Wednesday, February 28th 2018 Click here to listen in YOU'RE INVITED!! Topic for The Show: The Sixties! Don't miss this show. Article for the show: The...
The Student Exhibition
See you at the Lynn Library I'll be at the 60's Exhibit at Lynn University, at the Lynn Library on the Main Floor. When: March 13, 2018 through March 31, 2018 | 11:00 A.M Location: Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Library), on 3601 N Military Trail, Boca...
The Sixties (Part 5)
Janis Joplin (1943-1970) was an American rock singer and songwriter; one of the most successful and widely-known female rock stars of her era. After releasing three albums, she died of a heroin overdose at the age of 27. A fourth album, Pearl, was released in January...
The Sixties (Part 4)
Vietnam War The Vietnam War was a long, costly and divisive conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. The conflict was intensified by the ongoing Cold War between the United States...
The Sixties (Part 3)
The Beatles An English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they became widely regarded as the foremost and most influential music band. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock and roll, the...
The Sixties (Part 2)
The Beach Boys An American rock band formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. The group's original lineup consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson; their cousin Mike Love; and their friend Al Jardine. Distinguished by their vocal harmonies and early surf...