Taking A Break

I can ALWAYS write even when I am the most upset, but I can't write about the subject matter of this blog while I'm this upset. So I have to take a break. I don't want to, I've worked real hard on keeping this blog active. But I just can't write the things that I…

The Final Tweet: The Worst of Twitter

Disclaimer: If you don't read this ENTIRE post, you won't understand, and if you don't understand, you are wasting your time. Furthermore, if you read it and you still have comprehension issues and you want to write to me to call me mean names OR if you are racist yourself and want to call me…

The 5 Most Popular Posts for Retro Dee’s 5th Anniversary

Hello folks! Welcome to Retro Dee's 5th Anniversary Special! This week Retro Dee's Guide To The Best Era Ever turns 5 years old. It's time once again to thank everyone who has been supportive of this blog. Friends, family and strangers who have come by to have a look, all make this blog worth keeping.…

Meet Scotty Moore: A Case of Mistaken Identity

Hi folks it's Retro Dee with more about music during the time music was the best: the Rockin and Rollin' 1950's! And what would a Retro Dee blog post be without another ridiculous story of how I mistook something, or, in this case, should I say someone. Let's back up. I always liked Elvis Presley's…

Once Again: Happy Birthday, Buddy Holly

Hi folks, it's Retro Dee with my annual post to honor Buddy Holly on his September 7th Birthday. Mr. Gorgeous: Buddy Holly. ca. late 1958 Each year it gets a little bit more difficult to decide what, exactly, to write about Buddy Holly. Maybe it's because I've written a fair amount about him already, or…

RIP Jerry “J.I.” Allison

Well, folks I knew this day would come. On August 22, 2022 we said goodbye to the best drummer who ever lived, one of the very first Pioneers of Rock N Roll, Jerry "J.I." Allison. Jerry Allison in 1958 Jerry Ivan Allison was born in Hillsboro, TX on August 31, 1939. He attended Lubbock Senior…

Three Favorites from Elvis

Hi folks it's Retro Dee with more fantastic music from the fabulous 50's. In this post, in honor of "Elvis Week", I am going to share my three favorite songs by the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley. Of course, my favorites are by 1950's Elvis, when he ruled the charts during The Best…