What a great site!
Thank you for putting this together. What an exciting time in rock history those
years were, and how I wish I'd been born 20 years earlier! Your website helps
those of us who couldn't be there to see and sense the excitement.
Best,
Allyson
Smith
San Diego,
CA
August 16, 2010
Email from Gregory Russo
Hello!
I'm working on a new reissue of the Crystal Circus album, and I just noticed
your absolutely excellent interview with Terry Rae. Do you still
have any contact information for him? It would be greatly appreciated.
Paul Buff and I are partners in reissuing his catalog of recordings at
Pal Studios and Original Sound, and Paul engineered every All-American
label recording at Original Sound. Thanks. Greg Russo http://www.crossfirepublications.com
Email-2 (reply)
Hi Betty,
Thanks! Without your great work, that whole era would be
forgotten. I have found almost everyone else in the group, so I'm almost
there. Let's hope we luck out!
Greg Email-3 (reply) I'm trying to reach Terry Rae (drums), Bob Feldman (bass) and Bruce Turner
(lead guitar) of Crystal Circus, who were known as Strawberry SAC at the
time. That's one of the groups that was formed by producer Bill Holmes
to battle the group he lost control of - the real Strawberry Alarm Clock!
I have already found group members Greg Munford, Jack Bielan and Gary Solomon.
It's amazing that people are more accessible through all of those site.
GregAugust 16, 2010 Willy's Gig featuring Don Adey and Friends!
Friday August 20, 2010 (double click to view larger photo)
August 14,
2010 Tony Paluso RIP (Carpenter's and The Abstracts passed away June 5,
2010 of heart disease. He was 60! He was known for his great guitar playing
and solo in "Say Goodbye to Love!" He was such a nice man as
I remember him on the Sunset Strip!
Dear Betty and the Hollywood A Go Go Crew; My name is Mike Baxter and I was referred to your site by Neil Olson,
my old friend and drummer from Jumbo 1969-1971. Neil has some pictures
and info on your web site, page "Faces 2".
Recently we
have been able to locate all the members of our old band JUMBO.
We are all alive and well, and of course scattered around the country. But
through the miracle of the Internet, we have reconnected and created a web site
to commemorate our time together. www.jumbo70.com
We
were actively playing around So.Cal, from the south beaches and Topanga to San
Francisco from 1969-1971 and you might have some visitors that remember.
We
recorded our one and only Album with Lou Adlers Ode 70 records/A & M records
in 1970, sadly, it was never released.
But... you
and your visitors can now hear and share our music.
We
would love to invite you all to check out our new web site and enjoy the
music.
Betty, I'm sure you realize by now, that your site means so much to so
many, for so many different reasons. For me, it is restoring my history,
at least partially to me. My ex-wife burned every picture I ever took.
Oh, I managed to get a few replaced from friends and family. But I feel
as though my memories were stolen.
Your site will be a very often used bookmark. Thank you so much for all
you do. Take care Betty and Be Blessed. Evan
Photo's and story available on Faces 9.
April 27, 2010
Once again, Hugh Hefner helped save The Hollywood sign! He came up with
the final $900,000+ to save our Historical Landmark!
April 25, 2010 Promoting other web sites and having so many links on your top page is
taking people away from your site. Promote your own pages and locations
like Google, Blogs, Facebook, Myspace, etc.!
Don't give up and stay active because people are still here and watching
and reading. You have to toot your own horn, so to speak! :)
March 20, 2010
Alex Chilton formerly of The Box Tops with the hit single "The Letter"
passed away on March 17th in Memphis. He was 59!
March 12, 2010 Email from: Kimberly Caldwell
Mar 12, 2010 4:07 PM Hi Betty! Thank u for adding me and
for your sweet comment!
My single and video for "Mess Of You" are available on iTunes
NOW! And, check out the free download I wrote "Say Love".
My album, "Without Regret," comes out on April 6! Soooo stoked!
You can find me on Facebook at KimberlyCaldwellOfficial
Oh, and follow me on Twitter...I'm
addicted!
@_KimCaldwell Kimberly's Myspace
March 2, 2010
Does anyone know where Bill Gazzarri was buried? Also, I see that he actually died on March 14, 1991 listed in the death index. The article was written up in the L.A. Times on March 16th.
February 15, 2010
Doug Fieger 57 from The Knack (My Sharona) died in his home from a six
year battle with cancer. He will be missed by his fans! RIP
The Knack photo's are available on Faces 4 at the bottom of the page.
February 8, 2009 Email from Rick Huskey
Betty,
I love your site!
Not sure if you can help me. I am looking for a band, most likely unsigned, called Seagull, that was featured in an expose on TV covering the Sunset Strip circa 1978. The band had a video that was played on the expose, had a tall thin blond Singer and 2 Native American Indians on Guitar and Bass. I figured if the had a Video, before MTV, they surely had an LP or at least a 45. Please let me know if you can help.
Also today, Ringo gets his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7:00p.m.
in front of Capitol Records! ;) His son Zak Starkey should be there too
as he performed yeterday with "The Who" at Superbowl Sunday!
See his message and link below on June 25th!
January 18, 2010
The Runaways 1970's rise and fall of an all girl rock band will premiere
on Sunday January 24th at the Sundance Film Festival featuring Dakota Fanning
as lead singer and keyboardist Cherie Currie. Kristen Stewart as bass player
Joan Jett.
Scout Taylor-Compton as lead guitarist Lita Ford. Stella Maeve as drummer
Sandy West. Michael Shannon plays Kim Fowley.
December 11, 2009 Email from Art Guy!
Hi,
Just wanted to let you know Smokestack Lightnin's first single release
has been included in the album, "Happy Together, The Very Best of
White Whale Records." The song is "Nadine" (Chuck Berry
tune) and has the feel of our earlier music. Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year!
Art Guy theartguy@yahoo.com
November 28, 2009 Email from Author Robert Dalley
My name is Robert Dalley. I am the
author of Surfin’ Guitars Instrumental Surf Bands of the Sixties. The first
edition was published in 1988, the second in 1996 and I am now looking to
publish the 3rd edition with added groups and with some color. I
noticed on your site you had some photos given to you by Fred Darling of Boone
Farm and Churchill. I believe Gary and Fred were in a band called the
Velvetones who released 2 killer 45 in the 1960’s out of Palmdale, California. I
want to include them in the new edition of the book and I am trying to make
contact with them. Please forward my email to Fred if possible as I see you
have had contact with him. Any help appreciated. You can email Robert at: bob@dalley.org
October 14, 2009
Dickie Peterson RIP~ Message from Gabrielle on Myspace posted October 12th!
I am truly heartbroken to have to announce this. Dickie
Peterson, the founding member of Blue Cheer, has passed away this morning at 5
AM in Germany.
This is a very sad time for all. He was an inspiration and a
true rock and roller. He was an icon and a special person.
I love you my friend.
Gabrielle
September 20, 2009
Hi Betty,
I love your website. Fun live show happening at Amoeba Records on Tues. Sept. 22nd at 6:00 P.M. Check their website for more information.
All the best,
Danny Hutton
Three Dog Night
I found your site through recommendation and following lots of links. I was
researching go-go dancers and suddenly, there I was on your site. I was still
there a few hours later! It's wonderful what you've done because it's all about
the people and how you guys shaped not only music history but social history.
I've been amazed at much isn't officially recorded but then there's sites like
yours which are invaluable. It's living history as far as I'm concerned, which
will continue to influence and inspire and touch all of us, thanks to you.
I've had the privilege over the last year and a bit of researching and
talking to many, many people involved in the Whisky a Go Go. Thank goodness
most of the people kept photos and memorabilia and shared them with us
because there was very little at the Whisky - a real shame when you discover
the fire destroyed a lot of the original archive and the rest was lost
over the years.
If you or anyone contributing to your website would like to participate,
I'd love to hear from you. We're especially looking for memorabilia, photos and
memories - as much as we can include!
Once again, this a fantastic website and great to see.
September 13, 2009 ~ Email from Michael Rummans.
Hi Betty, Thanks for everything. I wanted to tell you about some of the
things I found on you site that were personal to me-thing you may not know
about. From oldest to more recent: First I read the posts about the East
Side Kidz-I remember them well. Sad to read about the Dowd bros. Do you
know what happened?
I used to open for them in my first band @ Stratford On Sunset. Their
mgr ATT was the club owner. I think they ended up opening for the Yellow
Payges @ the Hullabaloo a few yrs later. Anyway, my first band was called
The Sloths-we played @ Pandora's Box(I was there for the riots), Stratford
on Sunset and the Sea Witch(I saw The Doors there before they were signed).
Also, I noticed that Danny Hortter posted on your site-I'll try to get
in touch w/him-thx. Lastly, I read the details of Mark Anthony's passing,
so sad(I was recently @ the Grand Canyon-nice to know his ashes are there,
r.i.p.). Anyway, I'm grateful for the info. Feel free to post anything
I've said.
M. Rummans
Regarding The Dowd Brothers. Here is the info I have. Mike was shot and
killed at his house on Carlous Drive in the Hollywood Hills. Dave lost
control of his car and drove off of a cliff! Sad, sad news!
August 11, 2009
Hi Ballin'jack fans:
Am
writing to let those of you who dont already know, that we lost Luther Rabb a
couple years ago, from complications from his injury, and paralysis.
I was
good friends with Luther, and we shared fond memories of the Ballin'jack days,
who, by the way, were my first concert, back in Apr. 1970, opening for Jethro
Tull, in San Bernardino, CA.
I met Danny Glatman a few years ago, who is with
Ballin'jack management, (danglatman@aol.com), and also became friends with
Ronnie Hammon, (drums), and Jim Coile, (sax), and these guys could really scare
a headliner off the stage, and yes, they were that good1!!!
I saw Ballin'jack
over 20 times, and we will certainly miss, Luther, but he have his music, and
the memories.
Wanted to pass this along to all of you.
Luther is interred
at Hollywood Forever, if you are ever in town.
Sincerely,
BJ's biggest
fan,
Johanna
Thanks, Betty!!!
June 25, 2009 from Don Adey
LIVE ON STAGE
SATURDAY JUNE 27th
4pm till 8pm
At “Kilkenny’s Irish Pub”
On the Redondo Beach Pier
IN REDONDO BEACH CA
(310) 303-3880
June 24, 2009 Farrah Fawcett's blog said she is near death @ 7:00p.m.
Here is an email from her
Dear Betty...hello...my faith grows faster than my strength....and my trust
in my God and His holy son will far outlast my life in this world...I am
grateful for every day that I am given...thank you for your concern and
prayers...this body may not defeat death...but the part of us that is with
GOD...will........FF
----------------- Original Message
-----------------
From: BettyLuvs2rock
To: Farrah
Date: May 27, 2009
7:05 AM
Subject: My Prayers
My prayers are with you Farrah! You
are such a beautiful woman in every way!
Peace and Luv, Betty
June 14, 2009 Email from Toni
HI BETTY ! HOW COOL WAS THIS! I LOVE READING ALL THOSE E-MAILS .
GEEZ NO ONE EVER DID REPLY ANYTHING ABOUT "THE ABSTRACTS" OR
TONY PELUSO ON YOUR FRIEND SEARCH PAGE! DARN IT!
(SEE JANUARY 8TH FOR THAT INFO)!
THE "PROPHET'S OF OLD" WAS A BAND MY X PLAYED IN WITH GIL MENDEZA.
IN CASE ANY ONE REMEMBERS THAT BAND, ALSO INFO MY EX HUSBAND WAS JERRY
SWALLOW. HE PASSED AWAY. THERE IS A SITE FOR HIM ON MYSPACE. JERRY DID
GO ON TO PLAY WITH DAVE VAUGHT, MENTOR WILLIAMS, DON MURRY( X-DRUMMER OF
THE TURTLES) DON PASSED MANY YEARS AGO.
THANKS BETTY, LOT'S OF LOVE TO YOU, TONI~ Toni's Myspace
June 8, 2009 Email from Vicky Valentine looking for friends...
I was a regular at Hullaballoo, It's Boss and Gazzarri's nightclubs 1965~67.
My maiden name was Vicky Valentine and I lived in Hollywood. I went to
Hollywood High School. I met my husband at the Red Velvet Club on Sunset
Blvd 1969.
Photo's on Faces 5.
You can email Vicky at mtdrjohn@yahoo.com.
April 20, 2009 James Rolleston formerly of Tom Rush Band and
Sweet Wine has passed away approx. Friday, April 3, 2009 from
a heart attack. I have no further details at this time.
The Age of Aquarius returns to Broadway with a revival of Hair. Opening
night is March 31, 2009. Forty~one years after its debut, the flower power
musical has never looked~orsounded~so timely.
from House beautiful March issue.
Feb 3, 2009 Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night!
He still has an amazing voice!
I love your site! Brings back so many memories! chuck
November 25, 2008
Email about Jeff Rolling
Hi Betty,
My name is Steve Koontz. I used to play in a band with Jeff in the mid
'70's. I just accidentally saw a message about Jeff's passing @ hollywoodagogo.com.
I have been out of touch w/Jeff since the early '80's and never could find
him even though I searched the net many times. I'm sorry to hear the day
I find a link it's bad news.
As you know you get very close to people on the road (for good or bad)
and never really lose that connection.
His Reply:
I played in a band called Shatterstar based in Chicago with Jeff, Roy
Jones, Bob Marlette and Rudy Sarzo.
I'm sorry to say I have lost all the memorabilia I had from that time due
to an unfortunate turn of events.
I wish I still had some of those things to share now with Jeff's family and
close friends.
I will always remember Jeff for his gentle, supportive personality and the
soulful british blues style of playing he loved so much.
Please post my messages if you wish and I'm asking anyone who knew Jeff to
e-mail me with information as to what happened to him.
November 4th 2008 Email from Alex Campbell Good
morning Betty,
Many thanks for passing on contact info to a long lost friend.
I met Steve when he used to manage a Guitar Center store in San Diego in the
late 70's..He became a very good
friend and used to help out our band quite a bit back then. It was Steve (Blood) who
introduced me to Leon Wilkerson, the bass player from Skynard. We became friends and when ever he was in town, Leon
would give me a call and we would get togther for talk and mischief .
Thanks again or having the site that helped Steve (Blood) find me..,,,its
too much..I hadn't spoken to Steve in over 33 years...He's now living and
working in Thailand....
I just read the news on the passing of Dave. I was
so shocked and saddened to hear this. Although it has been decades since we last
saw each other, he and I reconnected earlier this year. It was wonderful
speaking with him again. He was a very talented individual and passionate about
his craft. I wish we could have spoken more before his leaving this world. God
bless and may you rest in peace Dave Travis.
September 18, 2008
Sadly, Dave Travis passed away on Sept. 12, 2008. He played in The Driftones,
Scramblers, Dave Travis and The Extremes and others. Here are links to
his bands and great You Tube song he wrote about 911. Faces 6 and Faces 13.
Email from Dave's family here.
September 1, 2008
Email from Fred Rivera formerly of The Pacific Ocean and Genesis.
Hi Betty thanks for putting up the Genisis myspace. What a
trip to look at the photo of the Pacific Ocean.
I just talked to Sue for the first time in 41 years. I saw Kent and have
photos of us together last year. Jac and I have always remained in contact.
If you want to see what I look like now check out littlechris.
com. I have had this band for the last 19 years.
Look
forward to hearing back from you.
Fox
August 22, 2008
From Dan Hortter formerly of The Yellow Payges.
Hi Betty,
I recently reconnected with Randy Carlisle and Teddy Rooney. Do you remember
them? They were also members of the Payges.
There is a Yellow Payges MySpace page. I have no idea who created
it but here is the link. Myspace.There is also a You Tube page
Take care and talk to you soon. You can reach Dan at: dhortter@msn.com.
August 15, 2008
I am trying to locate the Gazzarri Dancers who appeared on the HOLLYWOOD
A GO GO TV show in the mid-60's with the purpose of finding out whatever
happened to them and giving them an opportunity to tell their own stories
of their dancing days on a new website devoted to them. Of the several
weekly music shows from this era the Gazzarri ladies were by far the best
and most entertaining go go dancers. They remain in the spotlight thanks
to YouTube and there is an audience out there that still has an interest
in them. So if you are a former Gazzarri or know one please contact me,
Jim Freyler. freyler@prodigy.net
Comment from Pete of Anubis. I asked him for backstage passes when he comes
to Hollywood! They will be big here one day!
Anubis - Official Site
July 1, 2008 2:13 P.M.
Betty
You will be the guest of honour.
Pete xxx
June 25, 2008
Blue Cheer News
Hey Fans, Bands, Musicians...
Let's Hear from you...
THIS HAS
TO BE DONE ON VIDEO/DVD FORMAT AND SENT TO US.
THANK YOU.
Blue Cheer
:
are asking for the participation of your thoughts and/or comments on Blue
Cheer and/or either one of the guys, Paul, Dickie, Duck, Leigh, etc,.
They can be positive, negative or if BC had influenced you in any
way.
These comments may be used for the
upcoming 1st official Blue
Cheer DVD,
which will include a documentary extra.
The comments have
to be done on a video or dvd format and be sent by August 30th.
Please
email for the address to send the dvd or
video.
A small tribute to
a really great man who will never leave my heart.
All the best to
you,
Ellie Gibbins
March 23, 2008 Betty,
Do you remember a band that used to play at Pandora's called
"Us"?
They were a house band for awhile. They were there starting in
'65.
Some of the members were Vaughn Sanderson, Jack Oldham, and Tinker. My
friends and I would leach money on the strip to get in to pay for the 2 drink
minimum. I don't know how we were drinking because we were only 15. Anyway
I've always wondered what happened to them. By the way love all of your
photos. It was nice to see Mario from the Whiskey. We went there alot to see
the Doors, Cream, the Hollies the one time they were there, and our favorite,
"Love". Did you go to the Sea Witch or the 5th Estate, or The Brave New World.
How about the Experience....that was fun, too. We also would head out to
Canters. My parents lived 8 blocks away so my best friend and I would stuff our
pajamas in our beds and put hair falls on our pillows and sneak out. What fun
we all had. We survived and are better for it. So many memories.
Thanks
again for a chance to talk about it all.
Teri
From The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for Mar. 23, 2008
has listed this information (for important days in History) :
1968
The Blue Cheer hits #14 with their crude, loud and feedback-laced cover
of Eddie Cochran's 1958 hit "Summertime Blues."
March 21, 2008 Post from Teri Wilson
It's good to hear that Mike Port and Mike Stewart are doing well. When I was sixteen Mike Port was my good friend . He used to pick me up from High School in his GTO. I had such a crush on him. We met at Huffs on the strip. I was also originally from Baltimore, MD. I would go and see him play at the Brave New World. I'm glad he's alright. Mike Stewart was in my band for awhile in the early 70's. We worked at the Lobster House in Marina Del Rey. Joe was also a sweetheart. Where is he? I didn't know Randy very well. Anyway, this site is great. Thanks, Teri
Jeff Rollings was one sweet human being and always had a certain fragility
to him. I had the honour of playing at his wedding with Brian Robertson
and a host of other great musicians, including him. He also spent a lot
of time at my home in LA and also in Britain. He wrote some very beautiful
songs. He is greatly missed by me and his great talent is surely a huge
loss to us all. I am only too glad that I am able to say that I had the
very great privilege of knowing him and I offer my most profound condolences
to all those who are also affected by his untimely and most unwelcome passing.
If anyone has anymore information about Jeff, please email me.
Betty
January 23, 2008,
Comment from Justin Hawkins formerly of "The Darkness." Now
"Hotleg." Jan 22 2008 2:58 PM Barbecue
..
Hey Betty thanks for the site. Does anyone remember Jumbo? I played
drums with them and am looking for the other band members. Also would like to
find any Palace Guard connections. They were friends of mine.
December 20, 2007
BETTY I CAN'T BEGIN TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH YOU HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE AND I'AM
MORE THEN GREATFULL TO YOU. I'AM VERY OVER WELMED AT HOW FULLFILED MY LIFE
HAS BECOME. AND THANKS TO YOU. YOU MADE IT HAPPEN. LOVE TO OU AND MERRY
CHRISTMAS
LOVE TONI
December 18,2007
Hi Betty,
Great to hear from you again. I hope the holidays bring you and
your family great joy.
I can't even begin to tell you what a profound
impact your web site has had on me. I've heard from one of the Wolfgang road
crew guys, and just this morning heard from a truly beautiful girl that I used
to hang out with back in the day.
Just amazing!
You
rock!
Fred Darling
Dec 17, 2007 12:38 PM
HI BETTY HOW YA DOING ? DID YOU KNOW "CHURCHILL DOWNS"? LOL I
ALWAYS THOUGHT THEY MIGHT HAVE MADE IT OR THE "ABSTRACTS " TONY
PELUSO ? I ALWAYS WONDER ABOUT HIM ? WE USED TO WRITE SONGS TOGETHER AT
SHAWS ACROSS THE STREET. LOL I LOVED HIS ORGINAL STUFF. "TO SAY THE
LEAST I'VE BEEN LONLY" OH LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU I LOVE THIS SITE!
LOVE TONI
November 23, 2007
Hello, I used to be a roadie for a band named Wolfgang. This would be
1973 and beyond (there was another Wolfgang in the late 60's I believe).
The band (Wolfgang) moved to LA in early 1973. WE were all from the Phoenix
area but for some strange reason left Phoenix for Colorado Springs (instead
of going to LA). Stayed in CO for 6 months. Did an opening gig for Ballin'
Jack (in CO) and there management convinced us to move to LA. That's it
in a nutshell. The band always had a "revolving door" when it
came to drummers. Fred Darling was one of the best! He was also in Churchill
Downs and Boonsfarm.
Fred was the drummer of the later day Wolfgang. He was an amazing "time-keeper".
Do you know what he doing nowadays?
Sincerely, Tom Valenzuela (Tamale) Tom.Valenzuela@aps.com
November 9, 2007 On Faces 12 the photo of Johnny Echols at the Hullabaloo. Is that blonde
Vito's Sue (owners of Bido Lito's)?
Hi Betty. Thanks for the add. The Whisky was like a school of music for
me and my friends (we lived in Thousand Oaks) in the late 60's through
the mid 70's. I saw and photographed tons of bands like Steely Dan, ZZ
Top, Gentle Giant, PFM, Snuffy Walden, Rory Gallagher, Robin Trower, Parliment
Funk, Slade, etc. I loved the place and the whole scene back then. Can't
wait to fully view your site here. I'm now living in Texas (since 75) and
playing in several bands.
wade
October 21, 2007 Thanks to Dan Gallaher, the answer to the question below is:The Newbeats!
October 20, 2007 A music question:
i remember a song sang by a trio, with the verse: i like peanut butter,
i like toast and jam, that's what baby feeds me I'm her lovin man. can
anyone tell me the name of that group. i believe they appeared on hollywood
a go go.
October 19, 2007 Hi there, My band, The Fugitives, appeared on Hollywood A Go-Go in 1965. We were
billed with The We Five and Sue Thompson (“My Boy Lollipop). I have had
a very interesting life and would love to know if you have any pix or footage
of that show. Can you help me? Thanks. Allen M. Purdy
August 27, 2007 Summer of Love Concert 40th 1967 to 2007
in San Francisco coming Sept. 2nd. There is a big line up including Dickie
Peterson and Lee Stephens from Blue Cheer.
August 23, 2007 An update from Mandy Collins about Mark Anthony formerly of The Hollywood
Stars.
My uncle died
in 2002 I believe.I didn't get the chance to attend his funeral because I was in college
in Reno,
NV and it was held in Nashville,
TN.I’ll have to confirm with my sister Nicole…she was able
to go.
This is what
happened from what everyone has said…
Mark had been
living in Nashville
for many years prior and was a regular performer on Painter’s Alley (a famous
bar area of Nashville).He had turned to country music and had formed a band he called "Max
America." He wrote the songs, played guitar and sang lead just as
he always had.He was quite popular because after his death there was a benefit memorial
concert held in his honor.
Apparently he was to perform on Friday the 13th
which was a bad omen for him. He was highly superstitious.He was singing on stage and
fell.When he couldn’t stand back up they called an ambulance and
the paramedics arrived.Mark
fell unconscious on the way there and fell into a coma which they could not
revive him.He had suffered a brain aneurysm.
Mark had made it clear on previous occasions that he wished
to be cremated and have his ashes scattered in the Grand
Canyon. He wrote in his journal that it was the only place he felt at peace.
My father carried out his wishes (Mark’s brother Ken) on the journey back
to California.
He always knew he was my favorite uncle though and I hope he remembered that
until the end.
I hope this
helps and let me know if anyone else has any questions or if I can tell you
anything else. Mandy Collins
July 31, 2007
Stefen Shady of Shady Lady stopped by Myspace.
I am going to have photo's and an interview up soon on my web site.
July 28, 2007
The "Heart" and Bangles concert was great! Ann Wilson's voice
is so strong and amazing. They did a couple of Zepplin songs and the house
rocked!
July 23, 2007 Email from Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night.
You brought back so many memories with the people and pics1 Thanks!!! I just
did A concert tonight with John Kay, and Felix Cavalerie in Alhambra. Chuck
July 12, 2007
Email from Vince and The Invincebles
Hi there, nice to meet you. I hadn't spoken to Johnny Echols in years and
out of the blue somebody contacts me and says he wants me to do the Whisky
show to help raise dough for Arthur's medical bills.
I asked him if he wanted us to
do any Love tunes and he said Bummer in the Summer. I'm like okay but you have
to do the solo. We don't usually do covers but hey I'm glad we did.
Comment from Raquel's Boys on Myspace
Hey Betty ,
There's a reference to you and
Hollywood A Go Go in our new song :
" What A Cool Way Of Life "
think
you'll dig it .
It's on our forthcoming album
" Mondo Fun " which should
be out by the end of july .
Headin into more of a glam-rock vibe on this one
.
Hope all is great in your world and lots of people are visiting your
fantabulous HOLLYWOOD A GO GO website
Stay Great ,
Sean
June 19, 2007
Dear Betty,
In late 1973, the first person I met in Hollywood was Kim
Fowley, and he immediately invited me to meet The Hollywood Stars. I hung around
with all of them for several years (through all of their personnel changes) and
was especially good friends with Terry Rae's girlfriend at the time, Connie
Parente. I also knew Ruben's girlfriend, Pam, and a groupie named Liz (Brenner,
I think) who, I believe, eventually married Ron Blair of Tom Petty and the
Heartbreakers. I dated Mark Anthony (Warner) in early 1975, but we broke up over
Mother's Day weekend of that same year...long, long story.... Anyway, Mark had
been in a band with my step-cousin, Marc Piscitelli, when they were both
attending high school in the Cucamonga/Upland area during the 60s. The whole
thing was strange, because we discovered all of this quite by accident when my
mom met him and found out he was from Cucamonga, prompting her to ask if he knew
a musician named Marc Piscitelli. Kim Fowley told me in 2004 that Mark had
passed away several years earlier, and it saddened me to hear that. I truly hope
he was at peace when he died.
Now I just bookmarked this site, so I will be back to read and see
everything here, you can count on it. I'm preoccupied with producing my youtube
channel right now, the whole site is dedicated to one of Our nights at
Gazzarri's and we rocked perty hard, even if it wasn't quite standing room only,
all the seats were taken... crap I didn't intro myself.....( I gotta stop
thinking out loud )
I'm John Berry, BASS Player of HAZZARD and I gotta believe you might be
interested in copying that Link into your site. or that player-imbedder thingy
they say you can just copy and paiste anywhere and it plays.
I don't have the whole show posted yet, and I'm working every night until
it's all there and well produced. Eventually, the whole gig will be playlisted
in the exact order of the show
order of the show.
I hope to sell it dvd form cuz I sure didn't make any money as a Musician.
I figure if people (old farts like us) wanna re-live a night at Gazzarri's on
the strip, well let me help you out brother...HAZZARD Played all the clubs on
the strip too.
Now I'm Gonna Let My Youtube Channel speak for it's self...Please Note the
pittyfull amounts of hits I've gotten so far...h3k
May 20, 2007 Love Story's coming to LA in June...
Fri. June 22, Mann Festival Theatre
10887 Lindbrook Drive
Sun. June 24, Majestic Crest Theatre
1262 Westwood Blvd.
Start Productions
May 20, 2007
I've been watching
videos on youtube.com such as The Turtles "It Ain't Me, Babe" and the
Knickerbockers "Lies" and the both showcase some smoking hot
dancers.
Who were they and
what happened to them?
I was born in 1964
and feel a great attraction to the music, styles and dance steps of the
time.
Thank you for your
attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
John
Petrich
May 15, 2007
A wonderful journey to a world unfortunately before my time . Wish I could
have been there. Thanks for this fantastic website and sharing all the
greatness that was 60's California ! I'll be back again for more visits
. Stay Great , Sean www.myspace.com/raquelsboyssunshinepop
May 1, 2007
Johnny Winter's overdue
tour of the UK
Newcastle-upon-Tyne was host to Johnny Winter's overdue
tour of the UK. No longer that wild young man of yesterday, and yet the guy stll
has the chops to enthrall an audience. Johnny is a frail guy these days, in fact
he appears a man 15 years older than he actally is, but when he plays guitar he
can knock 30 years off. A note for fans, he is signing one of item per fan via
being passed into his tour van with no dedications allowed; no flash photography
is permitted due to Johnny's sight difficulties either. At the Carling Academy
there were no backstage passes, though I was honoured in being the only one
allowed to meet him within his tour van. It's OK I told him to tak care, and
that all his UK fans wish him all the very best. Catch him while he is over I
strongly recommend you do. Billy Hutchinson - Blues Matters Team
Writer.
Tour dates
Thu 04/26/07 - Wolverhampton, UK Robin
Hood 2
Fri 04/27/07 - London, UK The Astoria
Sat 04/28/07 - Frome, UK
Cheese & Grain
Sun 04/29/07 - Southampton, UK The Brook
Tue 05/01/07 -
Manchester, UK The Lowry
Wed 05/02/07 - Glasgow, UK The Ferry
April 6, 2007,
Email from Rob Schwarz. Mark Anthony was formerly from The Hollywood Stars.
Hi there, I was just reminiscing and did a google on Mark Anthony and found your site with the pics.....and the bad news that Mark passed. I knew Mark when he lived in Ontario, CA and was still Mark Warner. My brother & I joined a band of his called The Hybrids, which was my first real band. All I did was play tamborine and sing backups to Mark. I believe that this was in 1966 and i was all of 12 years old, but I really remember what a hero he was to me for that short time. I remember stupid things like how he brushed his teeth with a wash cloth and how he really liked doing Magic. Anyway, I saw him again in 69 or 70 and enjoyed seeing him..He was just a really good guy (even if he did only pay me 50 cents for the gig at the Montclair Roller rink. :O) Thanks for letting me go back...and thanks for the pics. Nice website. Best regards,
rob schwarz www.myspace.com/newimprovedlove
March 6, 2007
Rodney Bingenheimer will be receiving his OWN star on Hollywood Boulevard
on March 9th at 11:00 a.m. The exact address is 7021 Hollywood Blvd! Lots
of surprise guests! Be there to support Rodney!
March 5, 2007
Message about The Pride's photo from Gazzarri's. Nice to see a picture of our band from the 60's "Pride" We are all
alive except for our drummer Don Murray.
Phil Kachalurian Philkash@gmail.com
January 12, 2007 Hi Betty,
When I was younger I was in a surf band called the Blazers and I have pictures when we backed up....the O J's, Bobby Day , Kathy Young, Chris Montez,
Terry Stafford,The Rivingtons, Jan and Dean and played at the same skating Rink as the Beach Boys. If you can use these pictures, let me know . If not, that's cool.
I'm still composing music and sent alot of them to Don Adey. I build retail
stores and travel nation wide, but still find time to record on the road
with my computer two keyboards two guitars and at times I bring my lovely
wife Debra G. and my 12 year old daughter Mckayla on the road . We have
great times seeing the United States. You're doing a great job on your
web page.
All the best to you, your friends and family.
Dirk Acree Dirka@horizonretail.com
July 1, 2008 2:13 P.M.
Zak
Starkey 
Chuck
Negron
Newcastle-upon-Tyne was host to Johnny Winter's overdue
tour of the UK. No longer that wild young man of yesterday, and yet the guy stll
has the chops to enthrall an audience. Johnny is a frail guy these days, in fact
he appears a man 15 years older than he actally is, but when he plays guitar he
can knock 30 years off. A note for fans, he is signing one of item per fan via
being passed into his tour van with no dedications allowed; no flash photography
is permitted due to Johnny's sight difficulties either. At the Carling Academy
there were no backstage passes, though I was honoured in being the only one
allowed to meet him within his tour van. It's OK I told him to tak care, and
that all his UK fans wish him all the very best. Catch him while he is over I
strongly recommend you do.