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60's & Beyond 60's & Beyond is an Internet Radio Station based in the Santa Barbara California. Find our station on our website, 60sandbeyond.com and click on the Play Now!

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Ted Templeman is 83 years old today (some outlets say 81).Born in Santa Cruz, California in 1944, Ted Templeman first fo...
24/10/2025

Ted Templeman is 83 years old today (some outlets say 81).

Born in Santa Cruz, California in 1944, Ted Templeman first found success as a member of Harper’s Bizarre, scoring a 1967 hit with their sunshine pop rendition of “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy).” But it was behind the glass where Templeman made his lasting mark—as a producer and A&R visionary at Warner Bros. Records.

In 1970, he discovered a gritty San Jose biker band called The Doobie Brothers and produced their debut album, launching a long and fruitful collaboration that included Toulouse Street, The Captain and Me, and Minute by Minute. Templeman’s production credits read like a hall of fame roll call: Van Morrison, Montrose, Carly Simon, Captain Beefheart, Little Feat, Michael McDonald, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, and Eric Clapton. His ear for blending commercial polish with raw energy helped define the sound of 1970s and ’80s rock.

Dale Griffin would have been 77 today.Known as “Buffin,” Griffin was the drummer for Mott the Hoople, the glam rock band...
24/10/2025

Dale Griffin would have been 77 today.

Known as “Buffin,” Griffin was the drummer for Mott the Hoople, the glam rock band behind “All the Young Dudes,” written by David Bowie. Griffin’s solid drumming powered the band’s theatrical style and helped them become icons of the early ’70s glam scene.

After Mott disbanded, Griffin became a BBC radio producer, working with bands like Nirvana and Pulp. He passed away in 2016, leaving behind a legacy of rock and radio.

Jerry Edmonton would have been 79 today.Born Gerald McCrohan, Edmonton was the drummer for Steppenwolf, the hard rock ba...
24/10/2025

Jerry Edmonton would have been 79 today.

Born Gerald McCrohan, Edmonton was the drummer for Steppenwolf, the hard rock band known for “Born to Be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride.” His driving rhythms helped define the biker-rock sound of the late ’60s and early ’70s.

Edmonton co-founded Steppenwolf with his brother Mars Bonfire and remained with the band through its classic years. He passed away in 1993, remembered for his role in shaping rock’s rebellious edge.

Bill Wyman is 89 years old today.Born in London in 1936, Bill Wyman was the bassist for The Rolling Stones from 1962 to ...
24/10/2025

Bill Wyman is 89 years old today.

Born in London in 1936, Bill Wyman was the bassist for The Rolling Stones from 1962 to 1993, anchoring the band’s rhythm section through their most iconic era. His playing can be heard on classics like “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Brown Sugar,” and “Start Me Up.”

After leaving the Stones, Wyman formed Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, exploring blues and jazz with a rotating cast of legends. He’s also a photographer, author, and archivist of Stones history.

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24/10/2025

Good Friday Morning!

Würzel would have been 76 today.Born Michael Burston, Würzel was a guitarist for Motörhead from 1984 to 1995, contributi...
23/10/2025

Würzel would have been 76 today.

Born Michael Burston, Würzel was a guitarist for Motörhead from 1984 to 1995, contributing to albums like No Remorse, Orgasmatron, and 1916. His aggressive playing and stage energy helped expand the band’s sound during their mid-career evolution.

After leaving Motörhead, Würzel played with various metal and punk acts. He passed away in 2011, remembered for his raw tone and dedication to loud, fast rock.

Greg Ridley would have been 78 today.Born in Carlisle, England, Ridley was the bassist for Spooky Tooth and later a foun...
23/10/2025

Greg Ridley would have been 78 today.

Born in Carlisle, England, Ridley was the bassist for Spooky Tooth and later a founding member of Humble Pie, alongside Steve Marriott and Peter Frampton. His muscular bass lines anchored hits like “30 Days in the Hole” and “I Don’t Need No Doctor,” helping define the band’s blues-rock sound.

Ridley’s groove-driven style made him one of the most respected British bassists of the era. He passed away in 2003, remembered for his role in shaping the heavy, soulful rock of the early ’70s.

Barbara Ann Hawkins is 82 years old today.As a founding member of The Dixie Cups, Barbara Ann Hawkins helped bring New O...
23/10/2025

Barbara Ann Hawkins is 82 years old today.

As a founding member of The Dixie Cups, Barbara Ann Hawkins helped bring New Orleans girl group charm to the top of the charts in the 1960s. Their debut single “Chapel of Love” hit No.1 in 1964 and sold over a million copies, followed by hits like “People Say” and “Iko Iko.” The group’s harmonies and playful spirit captured the era’s youthful optimism.

Barbara Ann, along with her sister Rosa Lee and cousin Joan Marie Johnson, became one of the first African-American girl groups to reach No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. She continues to perform and preserve the legacy of The Dixie Cups.

Rosa Lee Hawkins would have been 80 today.As the youngest member of The Dixie Cups, Rosa Lee Hawkins added sweetness and...
23/10/2025

Rosa Lee Hawkins would have been 80 today.

As the youngest member of The Dixie Cups, Rosa Lee Hawkins added sweetness and sparkle to the group’s vocal blend. Their 1964 hit “Chapel of Love” became a wedding anthem and a defining moment in girl group history.

Rosa Lee continued performing with Barbara Ann for decades, keeping their music alive through live shows and nostalgia tours. She passed away on January 11, 2022, remembered for her role in one of the most beloved girl groups of the 1960s.

Rosa is on the left in this picture of The Dixie Cups.

Perry Lee Tavares is 76 years old today.As a member of the Tavares brothers, Perry Lee ("Tiny") helped bring smooth harm...
23/10/2025

Perry Lee Tavares is 76 years old today.

As a member of the Tavares brothers, Perry Lee ("Tiny") helped bring smooth harmonies and funky grooves to the charts in the 1970s. The group’s breakthrough came with their cover of Hall & Oates’s “She’s Gone,” followed by disco-era hits like “Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel,” “Don’t Take Away the Music,” and “More Than a Woman,” featured on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.

Tavares blended soul, funk, and pop with tight vocal arrangements, earning them a loyal fan base and a place in R&B history. Perry Lee remains active in keeping the group’s legacy alive.

Dwight Yoakam is 69 years old today.Yoakam is an American country singer-songwriter, actor, and filmmaker. He first achi...
23/10/2025

Dwight Yoakam is 69 years old today.

Yoakam is an American country singer-songwriter, actor, and filmmaker. He first achieved mainstream attention in 1986 with the release of his debut album Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.. Yoakam had considerable success throughout the late 1980s onward, with a total of ten studio albums for Reprise Records.

His first three albums—Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc., Hillbilly Deluxe, and Buenas Noches from a Lonely Room—all reached number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Yoakam also has two number-one singles on Hot Country Songs with "Streets of Bakersfield" (a duet with Buck Owens) and "I Sang Dixie", and twelve additional top-ten hits. He has won two Grammy Awards and one Academy of Country Music award. 1993's This Time is his most commercially successful album, having been certified triple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Here's Dwight with William Shatner.

Weird Al Yankovic is 66 years old today.Since his first parody aired on The Dr. Demento Show in 1976, Weird Al has becom...
23/10/2025

Weird Al Yankovic is 66 years old today.

Since his first parody aired on The Dr. Demento Show in 1976, Weird Al has become the king of musical comedy. With hits like “Eat It,” “Like a Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” and “White & Nerdy,” he’s spoofed pop culture with wit and precision.

Yankovic has sold over 12 million albums, recorded more than 150 parodies and originals, and performed over 2,000 live shows. His work is beloved by fans and artists alike—Dave Grohl once said Nirvana knew they’d “made it” when Al parodied them. He remains a pop culture icon and a master of musical satire.

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