My New Year’s Resolution

Once in fucken 4th grade, our teacher made us write a paper called "My New Year's Resolution" But before he made us write it, he explained to us what a New Year’s Resolution was. (I won’t do that here, because I’m assuming anyone reading this knows.) Mine was some dumb shit like I’d stop hugging…

Thank You, Alan Seltzer

Hello folks, it's Retro Dee and I'm here to announce that my favorite Oldies Show is coming to an end as my favorite DJ embarks on a new chapter of his life. However! The good news is that The Grooveyard will continue in repeats for a long time to come as an online show and…

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.…

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…

The Law Won: Happy 85th Birthday, Sonny Curtis

Hey folks, it's Retro Dee and I'd like to wish a very Happy 85th Birthday to one of my favorite singer-song writers of all time, Mr. Sonny Curtis. Sonny Curtis is 85 on May 9, 2022 Sonny Curtis was born in Meadow, TX on May 9, 1937. He is best known for writing songs such…

Happy 10th Anniversary, Alan Seltzer!

Hi folks it's Retro Dee and this week I have a very special post. My friend Alan Seltzer is celebrating his 10th year hosting WCWP's Grooveyard! I'd like to congratulate him with some personal memories... Alan Seltzer began hosting The Grooveyard on May 3rd, 2012. So much has changed since then, but one thing has…