Tag Archives: rock and roll

Whatever Happened To? Ike Turner

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Ken Dowell

He could have been the father of rock and roll. Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To? Chubby Checker

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Ken Dowell

He’s 83, alive and well, still making music and still performing. Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To? Ronnie Spector

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Ken Dowell

A rock star and a suburban mom. Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To? Dave Clark

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Ken Dowell

A drummer from Tottenham who became a multimillionaire. Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To? Sly Stone

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Ken Dowell

“one of the greatest figures in soul music history” Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To? Grace Slick

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Ken Dowell

Did she survive the age of sex, drugs and rock and roll? Continue reading →

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The Jukebox Story: An American Cultural Icon

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Ken Dowell

‘an enduring image of a bygone era’ Continue reading →

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The history of rock and roll is in this hotel.

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Ken Dowell

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, N.J. Continue reading →

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Let’s Pretend It’s 1965 and We’re in the East Village

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Ken Dowell

The Velvet Underground Experience Continue reading →

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