FLASHBACK: Teentowns were catalyst for careers
The generation of St. Louisans born in the 1940s and 1950s experienced a phenomenon known as Teentown. To my knowledge, no other generation of teenagers, before or since, had a similar venue for social interaction.
FLASHBACK: The legacy of 'The Cheater'
Iconic tune song becomes theme song of infidelity
In September 2008, I played an event at a nearby country club, and Tiger (Woods) was scheduled to attend. Unfortunately, he was recovering from knee surgery and was unable to travel to St. Louis. Then, one year later, a minor car wreck turns into a train wreck.
FLASHBACK: The S.S. Admiral
The boat was fun and was the highlight of every kid's summer
Live bands provided entertainment for both daytime and nighttime cruises, too. In 1973, I was approached to bring my band aboard to go rollin’ down the river for the nighttime cruises. Since I make my living as a musician and bandleader, this invitation was, literally, music to my ears.
ENTERTAINMENT: Member of Four Tops lives in St. Louis area
Theo Peoples is only person to sing lead vocals for Temptations; Four Tops
Theo Peoples, the long-time lounge singer from Al Baker's, The Seventh Inn, and Just Jazz is lead singer for the Four Tops.
