Music in the 50's

Musical Misconceptions: Barbara Allen

Welcome to another edition of “Musical Misconceptions”. In this post, we’ll talk about a really old song called “Barbara Allen”. It’s a folk song that’s been around for centuries, but here’s what makes it odd…  The first time I heard this song I was about 10, and I recall after all these years, that it… Continue reading Musical Misconceptions: Barbara Allen

Music in the 50's, Today We Remember

Fueling Superstition: The Buddy Holly Curse

Disclaimer First you must note, that I am NOT, by any means, in any way, shape or form seriously saying that there is actually a "Buddy Holly Curse". In fact, I'm pretty sure there isn't. Although, none of us can prove or disprove such things 100%... Buddy Holly, 1958 The Buddy Holly Curse The belief… Continue reading Fueling Superstition: The Buddy Holly Curse

Music in the 50's

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… Continue reading Meet Scotty Moore: A Case of Mistaken Identity

Music in the 50's, Updates, Announcements & Events

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… Continue reading Once Again: Happy Birthday, Buddy Holly

Music in the 50's, Updates, Announcements & Events

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… Continue reading RIP Jerry “J.I.” Allison