Bo Diddley (Ellas Otha Bates) influenced many legendary
performers including Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton,
and the Rolling Stones. He co-wrote Mickey & Sylvia’s 1957 hit
Love Is Strange. Bo Diddley was inducted into both the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in 1987. Bo was
79 when he died in 2008.
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30
Dec
“THE ORIGINATOR’’~ BORN ON THIS DATE IN 1928
30
Dec
RUDYARD KIPLING WAS BORN ON THIS DATE IN 1865
The English short-story writer,poet,and novelist was born in
Bombay, India. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in
1907. Kipling is best known for his collection of fiction
stories, The Jungle Book.
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30
Dec
RUSS TAMBLYN’S 76th BIRTHDAY TODAY
Russ Tamblyn,left, as the gang leader of the Jets in the 1961 musical film
WEST SIDE STORY.
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30
Dec
THIS IS DAVY JONES ~ THEN AND NOW
The early career of Davy Jones included a part in the London
stage production of the musical OLIVER in 1960.
Davy sang with The Monkees from 1965 to the early 1970’s.
Davy Jones is celebrating his 65th Birthday today.
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30
Dec
CAMPBELL’S SOUP AD FROM THE 1940’s
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